Asia
Google Cloud to bring its first cloud regions to Malaysia, New Zealand, and Thailand
Google Cloud on Wednesday announced its plans to bring three new Google Cloud regions to Malaysia, Thailand, and New Zealand, to meet growing demand for cloud services in Asia Pacific. The three regions will join six other previously announced Google Cloud regions, namely Berlin, Dammam, Doha, Mexico, Tel Aviv, and Turin.
Australia to explore use cases for central bank digital currency
The Reserve Bank of Australia is collaborating with the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC) on a research project to explore use cases for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Australia.
Crypto.com secures operating licenses in South Korea
Crypto.com, the world’s fastest growing cryptocurrency platform, announced Monday it has secured Electronic Financial Transaction Act and Virtual Asset Service Provider registration in South Korea by acquiring payment service provider ‘PnLink Co., Ltd.’ and virtual asset service provider ‘OK-BIT Co., Ltd.’.
India’s upGrad closes investment round of $210M
UpGrad, an India-based higher EdTech major has on Monday announced a fresh round of $210 million fundraise from marquee investors and family offices who join the company cap-table. This round has witnessed participation from ETS Global, Bodhi Tree , Singapore's Kaizen Management Advisors Pvt. Ltd, Family office of Bharti Airtel, Narotam Sekhsaria Family…
India’s CredAble raises $9M from Axis Bank and OAKS Asset Management
Indian working platform CredAble said Thursday it has received fresh funding of $9 million via an equity infusion from Axis Bank, India’s third largest private sector bank, and its existing investor OAKS Asset Management. The investment will be used to accelerate its growth plans.
US’s DataMesh closes new funding round led by SIG Asia
DataMesh, a United States-based enterprise metaverse platform, announced Thursday it has recently closed a new round of funding led by SIG Asia Investment, LLLP, followed by Singtel Innov8 and Global Brain.
Taiwan’s KKday aims to drive $100M in revenue for Vietnam’s tourism industry
KKday, a Taiwan-based online travel experiences platform, announced Thursday it will be aggressively expanding its footprint in Vietnam, and driving over $100 million in revenue for Vietnam’s tourism industry by 2023.
India’s River rasies $11M Series A funding led by Lowercarbon Capital
River, an India-based startup that builds electric two-wheelers, announced on Tuesday an $11 million Series A fundraise led by Chris Sacca’s Lowercarbon Capital in participation with Toyota Ventures and existing investors Maniv Mobility and Trucks VC, bringing the total funding to $13 million.
Catcha Investment Corp 2.0 withdraws $250M IPO
Catcha Investment Corp 2.0 intends to focus its search on a target with operations or prospective operations in the technology, digital media, financial technology, or digital services sectors, which it refers to as the “new economy sectors”, across Asia Pacific, in particular Southeast Asia and Australia, according to its prospectus.
India’s WebEngage raises $20 million Series B funding led by Singularity Growth Opportunities Fund and SWC Global
WebEngage, an India-based full stack retention operating system and business to business (B2B) software as a service (SaaS) startups, announced Tuesday that it raised $20 million in Series B led by Singularity Growth Opportunities Fund and SWC Global. The round also saw participation from existing investors India Quotient, Blume Ventures and IAN Fund,
