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Wise Platform partners Agoda to provide payment options for travellers
Wise Platform, Wise’s infrastructure solution for banks and major enterprises, has joined forces with Agoda, a digital travel platform, to provide faster and more convenient payment options for travellers worldwide.
Meet the Speakers: TrustBridge Forum on Bridging Trust and Value for a Connected Digital Future
The TrustBridge Forum, scheduled for November 15, 2023 at the prestigious Park Avenue Changi Hotel in Singapore will have an exciting agenda and lineup of speakers. The forum is dedicated to exploring the synergies between AI and Web3, focusing on the pivotal role of trust and value creation in our exponentially evolving digital world.
Singapore’s BondbloX raises $6M in Series B funding round
Singapore-based Fintech BondEvalue Pte. Ltd. (BondbloX) has added new investor Beacon Venture Capital, the corporate venture arm of Thailand’s Kasikornbank, to its cap table as part of a $6 million Series B round.
Vietnam’s GSM launches electric taxi service in Laos
Green and Smart Mobility JSC. (GSM), a ride-hailing firm founded by the owner of Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast, has launched its pure electric taxi service in Vientiane, Laos, to promote green mobility in Southeast Asia.
MRANTI opens autonomous vehicle experimental lab to accelerate Malaysia’s mobility sector development
Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology & Innovation (MRANTI), through the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), on Thursday launched the country’s largest multi-scenario autonomous vehicle (AV) experimental laboratory known as AV XL at MRANTI Park, Malaysia.
Singapore’s LXA raises $10M in seed funding round led by NEA
LXA, a Singapore-based fintech startup, has on Wednesday announced the completion of its $10 million seed funding round led by New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA). The round also saw participation from Openspace Ventures and EDBI.
Analyst sees challenges for Malaysia to embrace electric vehicles
Malaysian analyst Affin Hwang Investment Bank has foreseen challenges for Malaysia to embrace electric vehicles (EV). The research house said in a report on Wednesday that the rollout of the EV infrastructure in Malaysia and for Malaysia to become a suitable EV investment destination are still facing several challenges.
Singapore’s Glints appoints former Gojek Exec Jessica Le as Vietnam General Manager
Glints, the Singapore-based talent platform and solution, has on Tuesday announced the appointment of Jessica Le as its new general manager in Vietnam. Under Le’s leadership, she will be responsible for overall business strategy and operations in Vietnam.
Baby Shark creator The Pinkfong Company partners TinyTap to develop early learning, entertainment in digital space
The Pinkfong Company, a South-Korea based entertainment company behind “Baby Shark,” has partnered with TinyTap, a edtech platform for user-generated educational games of Hong Kong-based gaming firm Animoca Brands, to develop early learning, entertainment in digital space.
Dat Bike launches mass-market electric scooter to accelerate green mobility adoption in Vietnam
Dat Bike, Vietnam’s domestic electric two- wheeler manufacturer, has launched its first electric scooter to accelerate green mobility adoption in the country. The Quantum, featuring a contemporary design and engineered with breakthrough technology for high performance at a competitive price point, is Dat Bike’s flagship model made for mainstream……
