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MYStartup partners DNB to solve corporate problems through MYStartup Hackathon 2022

MYStartup, a Malaysian government-owned platform powered by Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd. (Cradle), has collaborated with Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) to launch a hackathon (MYStartup Hackathon 2022) targeted at solving DNB's key corporate challenges.

The Straits Trading Company lists tokenised corporate bond backed by real estate on SDAX

SDAX, a regulated investment and trading platform providing multi asset securities and fund units, has listed a tokenised note from Straits Trading GG Pte Ltd (STGG) in its exchange.

Singapore’s Scorpio Electric clinches $6.75M funding at valuation of $150M

Singapore-based electric motorcycle firm Scorpio Electric Pte. Ltd. has successfully raised $6.75 million to further develop and test its first electric motorcycle, the Scorpio Electric X1.

PasarPolis becomes Indonesia’s first full-stack insurtech ecosystem with new strategic partnership

PasarPolis, an Indonesia-based insurtech firm, has become Indonesia's first official full-stack insurtech ecosystem, giving the company the ability to both distribute and underwrite its own digital insurance products.

Hong Kong’s Jumppoint raises $6.5M Series A funding led by MindWorks Capital

Jumppoint, the Hong Kong-based digital integrated logistics platform, has completed a successful Series A funding round, raising $6.5 million led by MindWorks Capital.The round also saw participation from Headline Asia, Chinachem Group, Philip Kuai, the founder of Dada Nexus.

Solarvest Borneo inks MOU with CENTEXS and Huawei Malaysia to develop green energy lab

Solarvest Borneo Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Malaysian clean energy firm Solarvest Holdings Berhad, has on Wednesday inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) and Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) to launch a green energy lab in Kuching, Sarawak to train and develop local…

Indonesia’s Xendit enters Malaysia, invests in local fintech player Payex

Indonesia-based fintech company Xendit has officially entered the Malaysian market offering up its diverse range of hyperlocal payment solutions to businesses in the country from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups to giant corporations alike.

Touch ‘n Go eWallet partners Fave to offer cashback to eWallet users in Malaysia

Fave, Malaysia-based smart payments app, has on Wednesday announced its partnership with TNG Digital Sdn Bhd owner and operator of Touch ‘n Go eWallet, and the launch of the Fave loyalty programme within Touch ‘n Go eWallet.

Singapore’s Supermom closes $6M oversubscribed Series A funding round led by Qualgro

Supermom, a Singapore-based parenting networks, has on Wednesday announced the closing of its oversubscribed SG$8 million ($6.01 million) Series A fundraising, led by Qualgro, with participation from AC Ventures.

Alibaba Cloud launches Global Apsara Developer Community

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has on Tuesday announced the launch of Apsara Developer Community, a new hub created to support global developers through an enhanced provision of diverse developer tools and resources.