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Grab launches intercity travel service in Malaysia and Singapore
Southeast Asian super app Grab said Thursday it has officially launched Grab Intercity, giving users the ability to conveniently purchase affordable bus and ferry tickets between Malaysia and Singapore right on the Grab app.
Singapore’s Carousell teams up logistics firm Zeek to launch quick shipping option in Hong Kong
Carousell, a classifieds group based in Singapore, has on Thursday officially announced its partnership with Zeek, the on-demand logistics technology platform, to launch a brand-new delivery option that provides a comprehensive and integrated shopping journey for Carousell users in Hong Kong.
Whisky Cask Club announces launch of Asia’s first-ever regulated Whisky Cask Fund Investment opportunity
The Whisky Cask Club announced on Thursday the launch of Asia’s first-ever Whisky Cask Fund, a unique platform which allows investors to invest in premium whisky casks at competitive rates. It is the only fund of its kind to be regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Meta Hollywood partners The Sandbox to develop Hollywood-themed LAND and gamified experiences
Meta Hollywood, the largest virtual community for movie lovers, studios, and creators, which was launched by Animoca Brands in partnership with the Planet Hollywood Group (Planet Hollywood), announced Wednesday a new partnership with The Sandbox, a decentralized gaming virtual world and a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, to develop a first-of its-kind virtual…
Animoca Brands co leads $41 million Series C funding in Germany’s Klang Games
Klang Games, an innovative game development studio based in Berlin, announced Wednesday the completion of its Series C funding of $41 million, increasing its total funds raised to nearly $80 million. The funding round was co-led by Animoca Brands and Kingsway Capital, with participation from Anthos, Novator, Supercell, Roosh, AngelHub, and New Life…
Indonesia’s Rey Assurance raises $4.2M seed round co-led by the TPTF and Genesia Ventures
Rey Assurance (Rey), an insurtech company in Indonesia, announced Wednesday $4.2 million in seed funding to advance its digital health products and leading technology platform. The round was co-led by the Trans-Pacific Technology Fund (TPTF) and Genesia Ventures and joined by RDS.
Indonesia’s Kini raises $ 4.3M seed funding led by East Ventures
Kini, an Indonesian on-demand payroll provider, said Thursday it has raised $4.3 million of seed funding led by East Ventures, with participation from other investors. The firm will allocate the fresh funds to continue building out its HR-Fintech product suite, and invest in expanding enterprise partnerships and HR tech providers to power their HR-fintech…
Hong Kong’s PAG to invest over $1B on renewable energy in Asia
PAG, a Hong Kong-based Asia Pacific (APAC)-focused alternative investment firm, announced Wednesday the launch of PAG Renewables, a wholly owned company with the mandate to develop, build, operate, and invest in renewable energy in Asia. The fund is expected to invest over $1 billion through the platform over the next several years.
