India

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.

Indian fintech firm Razorpay expands into Singapore

India’s fintech firm Razorpay has on Thursday announced its expansion into Singapore, marking its second destination in South-East Asia.

Vertex Ventures SEA & India leads $16M Series A in Spyne to expand in US, EMEA, APAC

The company continues to expand into new international markets, including high-growth regions in EMEA and APAC, replicating its successful US go-to-market strategy to drive further global adoption.

Creador Founder and CEO Brahmal Vasudevan

Malaysia’s PE firm Creador closes Fund VI at $930 million, says Founder & CEO Brahmal Vasudevan

Since its inception, the firm has raised $3.1 billion from a diverse group of global investors, including prominent corporations, foundations, family offices, and institutions.

Vietnam’s VinFast officially enters the Indian market

India is also the first market where VinFast has developed a right-hand drive version of the VF 6 and VF 7. These two models are expected to meet the electrification needs of consumers and set a new benchmark in the green transportation industry in India.

Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India to focus on maintaining discipline on valuations, working closely with founders in 2025

We talked to Chua Joo Hock, Managing Partner at Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, to learn more about the Singapore-headquartered venture capital firm’s achievements in 2024, its plans and priorities in 2025. He also shared his views on the outlook of the tech ecosystem in Southeast Asia for the new year.

JLR partners Tata Communications to deliver smarter, data-driven connected cars

British multinational automobile manufacturer JLR and Indian digital ecosystem enabler Tata Communications have teamed up to deliver smarter, data-driven connected cars.

Global VC investment falls to lowest level in nearly 7 years as number of $1B+ deals falters – KPMG report

In Asia, VC investment fell from $18.5 billion to $15.6 billion quarter-over-quarter, while in Europe it dropped from $17.9 billion to $12.5 billion.

Temasek-backed ABC Impact leads Aye Finance $30M Series G funding

Indian fintech firm Aye Finance has entered into definitive agreements for INR 250 crores ($30 million) in Series G funding, led by Singapore’s ABC Impact, the leading Pan-Asia impact investor backed by Temasek and Temasek Trust.

Indonesia’s eFishery to expand Indian market after positive first year achievements

EFishery, an Indonesian aquaculture technology company, intends to continue expanding the Indian market by targeting other strategic areas in India, especially South and East India, after positive first year achievements.