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Web3 is changing the way we live, work, play and learn, according to Enjinstarter Co-Founder [Q&A]
In the interview, Enjinstarter Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Prakash Somosundram shared how Web3 technologies are shaping the evolution of products and services today, the key challenges Web3 platforms need to address in terms of innovation, how does Web3 complement Web2, among others.
Inflation is impacting digital spending in Southeast Asia, Blackbox-ADNA survey shows
The pandemic, rising cost of living, energy crisis, geopolitical unrest, and the climate crisis have all taken a toll on consumers, and with people moving from crisis to crisis in recent years, interesting shifts in consumer shopping behaviors have been observed in Southeast Asia (SEA).
Australia’s Avarni raises $3M led by Main Sequence to speed up decarbonization efforts
Australian carbon management startup Avarni has raised $3 million to streamline the future of carbon management. The round is the second fundraising since founding and was led by deep tech venture firm Main Sequence, along with existing investors Vulpes Ventures and Common Sense Ventures.
India’s Uniqus Consultech raises $12.5M Series A funding led by Nexus
Uniqus Consultech Inc., an India-based tech-enabled global platform that offers environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and accounting and reporting consulting, has on Friday announced the launch of its operations by raising $12.5 million in Series A funding for a minority stake sale. Nexus Venture Partners, a leading Silicon Valley-India venture…
AirAsia launches new low cost airline in Cambodia
AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL), the aviation arm of Capital A Berhad, has on Friday signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Sivilai Asia to establish AirAsia Cambodia, a new low cost airline in the Kingdom of Wonder.
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast receives ESG rating from Sustainalytics
VinFast, the Vietnam-based global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has on Thursday announced that it has received an indicative Corporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Assessment from Morningstar Sustainalytics, a globally recognized ESG research, ratings and data firm.
Cloud, embedded finance, and no code/low code expected to influence financial services in Malaysia in 2023
Cloud, embedded finance, and no code/low code expected to influence financial services in Malaysia in 2023, according to annual Partner Predictions report revealed by software as a service (SaaS) cloud banking platform Mambu on Thursday.
Wasabi Technologies completes Series D round with $15M in new funding
Wasabi Technologies, the United States-based hot cloud storage company, has on Thursday completed its Series D funding round with an additional $15 million in new equity headlined by Azura, SiS Cloud Global Tech Fund 8, and existing investors including Prosperity7 Ventures.
Temasek participates Sweden freight mobility technology company Einride’s $500M financing
Singapore state investor Temasek has participated in Sweden freight mobility technology company Einride's $500 million financing. The financing includes a debt facility of $300 million and an equity contribution of $200 million to progress Einride’s global growth of offering autonomous, electric and digital shipping technology.
Singapore’s UnaBiz closes Series B at over $50M with extension round led by SPARX Group
UnaBiz, a Singapore-based massive internet of things (IoT) service provider, closes Series B at over $50 million in an extension round led by SPARX Group. G K Goh Holdings and Optimal Investment also joined the round, and the new financing is reserved for existing investors.
