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How an 89-year old media company embraces innovation to engage complex audiences

Moving to a digital-first newsroom is also beyond just having the right products. 

Selangor state government launches AI initiative with Google Cloud

The State Government of Selangor, through Selangor Technical Skills Development Center (STDC) and Google Cloud, have announced the launch of Teraju AI Selangor, a joint initiative to help state government agencies in Selangor build and implement custom artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that address real-world challenges to benefit citizens and…

SenangPay partners with Pine Labs to launch instalment payment plan for Malaysian businesses

SenangPay, a Malaysian payment gateway, has partnered with Pine Labs, an India-based fintech firm, to introduce instalment payment plans (IPP) to local businesses through a single integration.

Vietnam’s Stride secures series A equity from UOB Venture Management, Clime Capital, Touchstone Partners

Stride, a Vietnam-based solar firm, announced Monday that it has secured series A equity from new investor UOB Venture Management and existing investors Clime Capital and Touchstone Partners.

GoTo collaborates with Google Maps to boost mapping experience

Indonesia-based digital ecosystem PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GoTo) has on Monday announced a strategic collaboration between its on-demand services unit Gojek and Google Maps, that will significantly enhance the mapping experience for its consumers, driver-partners, and merchants.

Maybank expects efficiency gains to accelerate Goto’s profitability

Maybank Investment Bank expects efficiency gains to accelerate the path to profitability of PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GoTo), and it projects the firm's adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of IDR 1.5 trillion in FY25.

Malaysia’s Versa raises $6.79M in Series A funding round led by AHAM Capital

Versa, a Malaysia-based wealth management platform, has completed its Series A funding round led by AHAM Asset Management Berhad (AHAM Capital).

East Ventures-backed Fore Coffee plans IPO for business expansion

PT Fore Kopi Indonesia Tbk (Fore Coffee), a premium affordable Indonesian coffee chain, has on Friday announced its plan to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX).

Vertex Ventures Japan completes first close of $66.95M fund

Vertex Ventures Japan (VVJ) has announced the completion of the first closing of its inaugural fund, Vertex Ventures Japan Fund I (VVJFI), targeting JPY 10 billion ($66.95 million).

RAM: GXBank tops Malaysia’s digital banking customer deposits with $489M for first nine months of 2024

Grab-backed GXBank, topped Malaysia's digital banking customer deposits with MYR 2.16 billion ($489 million) for the first nine months of 2024, RAM Ratings said Friday.