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Vietnam healthcare marketplace Thuocsi.vn raises $9M in Series A funding round led by Smilegate Investment

The fresh funds will be used to grow its distribution network both in Vietnam and in other parts of Southeast Asia.

Vietnam merchant platform KiotViet raises $45M in Series B funding round led by KKR

KKR is making its investment in KiotViet from its Asian private equity fund.

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Singapore Exchange introduces SPAC listing framework

SGX said it will work with the Securities Investors Association (Singapore) to increase retail investors’ understanding of SPACs through collaborative efforts including the conduct of educational programs.

Central banks of Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa to test central bank digital currencies for international settlements

Led by BIS Innovation Hub’s Singapore Centre, the project, dubbed Project Dunbar, aims to develop prototype shared platforms for cross-border transactions using multiple CBDCs.

ADDX, ICHAM ink $200M agreement linked to China government-granted quota for offshore investments

ADDX has reached an agreement with the Singapore-regulated wealth and fund management company ICHAM, which has received a $200 million allocation as part of the Chongqing government’s overall $5 billion QDLP quota. ADDX will be the primary venue for investments from the ICHAM fund in China authorized to raise capital from Chinese institutions and…

Airwallex secures money services business license in Malaysia, now positioned for growth in Southeast Asia

From early next year, businesses in Malaysia can enjoy "fast, transparent and cost-effective" international payments in multiple currencies, empowering them to operate and grow globally.

Singapore’s Accelerating Asia launches $20M Fund II

The targeted $20 million fund already has around 50 percent in soft commitments from existing investors and partners.

Indonesia planning to relax foreign investment policies for local tech startups

Facebook, Bain & Co Report: Southeast Asia’s digital consumer population to reach 380M by 2026

Since the start of the pandemic, 70 million people have become digital consumers. Nearly half of them, or around 30 million people, became digital consumers from 2020 to 2021 alone. By 2026, Southeast Asia’s digital consumer population is expected to reach around 380 million.

Indonesia’s Ayoconnect raises $10M in Pre-Series B funding round

Pre-Series B funding allows Ayoconnect to continue to focus on growth, recruitment, and product development - particularly in building the API economy in Indonesia with full-stack API solutions.

Singapore’s Zipmex bags over $41M in Series B funding round

Bank of Ayudhya’s corporate venture capital arm, Krungsi Finnovate, has joined as an investor. Plan B Media Public Company Ltd and Master Ad Public Company Ltd have also announced their commitment to the company in the Series B fundraising.