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Singapore’s LingoAce aims to open a world of opportunities for children through tech-enabled, immersive learning [Q&A]
In the interview, Yao also shared the trends driving innovation in the EduTech industry and how has COVID-19 sped up the acceptance of online learning and hybrid learning.
Taiwan’s KKday revenue hits record high in 2022
KKday, a Taiwan-based travel and experiences platform, has on Wednesday announced record-high 2022 revenue growth of 100 percent year on year, surpassing pre-Covid levels. The increase was bolstered by doubling down on domestic and international travel and investing in innovation and digital transformation of the Asia Pacific (APAC) tourism industry.
Combo of smarter existing cities & new, high-tech cities will make Thailand a desirable destination for global investment, says Dr. Non Arkaraprasertkul
In the interview, Dr. Arkaraprasertkul also shared his views on smart cities startup ecosystem in APAC and how depa help drive the smart cities ecosystem in Thailand and also his suggestions to encourage startups to come up with smart city solutions.
Indonesia close to finalize EV deals with BYD Group & Tesla – report
Indonesia has the world’s largest nickel reserve which is essential for the battery industry.
CryptoSlam and Forkast.News to form new data intelligence platform
United States-based blockchain data analytics company CryptoSlam and Hong Kong-based Web3 media company Forkast.News have on Tuesday announced a merger to form Forkast Labs, a first-of-its-kind Web3-focused data intelligence and media platform.
SEA food delivery platforms total GMV grows 5% y-o-y to $16.3B in 2022
Southeast Asia food delivery platforms' total gross merchansdise value (GMV) grew 5 percent year on year to $16.3 billion in 2022, from S15.5 billion in 2021, a report said Tuesday. According to Momentum Works, the growth was mainly driven by the relatively smaller markets of the Philippines ($2.4 billion), Malaysia ($2.2 billion) and Vietnam ($1.1…
The Sandbox rolls out Lunar New Year Event to celebrate in the metaverse across China
The Sandbox, a decentralized gaming virtual world and subsidiary of Animoca Brands, has on Monday launched the Lunar New Year Event to celebrate a creative and cultural moment in the metaverse as it is entering the year of the Rabbit, symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture.
Microsoft invests in Darwinbox, collaborates on product integration
Darwinbox, an India-based human resource (HR) tech unicorn, and Microsoft announced Tuesday a collaboration to empower organizations globally with the right tools to succeed in the evolving world of work.
GoTyme Bank partners Mambu to deliver digital banking solution in the Philippines
Newly launched Filipino digital bank GoTyme Bank has partnered with global cloud banking platform Mambu to deliver an innovative digital banking solution that is aiming to improve access to high-quality financial services for Filipinos.
Indonesia’s Komunal raises $8.5M funding led by East Ventures
Komunal, an Indonesia-based fintech company, has on Tuesday announced that it has successfully secured $8.5 million of funding led by East Ventures (Growth fund). This funding round is also participated by AlphaTrio Sustainable Technology Fund, Skystar Capital, Sovereign’s Capital, Ozora, and Gobi Partners.
