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Indonesia’s GoWork sees business grow by more than 2 times from pre-pandemic levels

Indonesia’s coworking space operator GoWork has reported that its business has grown by more than 2 times from pre pandemic levels. GoWork said in a statement on Monday that the uptick in business is a direct result of its ability to persevere through Covid-19 and its decision to expand its services.

Indonesia’s eFishery raises $200M in Series D funding led by 42XFund

Indonesia’s aquaculture company eFishery has successfully raised $200 million in its Series D funding round, propelling the company’s target to expand Indonesia’s aquaculture farming community and increase fish feed and fresh fish transaction on its platform.

Malaysia’s Gentari partners Singapore’s Keppel, Semcorp for clean energy solutions in SEA

Malaysian clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) has partnered Singaporean conglomerate Keppel and renewables player Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) for clean energy solutions in Southeast Asia (SEA).

Catcha Digital sets up new unit to develop technology solutions and software for Malaysia’s public sector

Malaysia-based Catcha Digital has on Thursday announced the formation of a new business unit called “i-Gov", specifically focused on working to develop technology solutions and software for the Malaysian government and the public sector.

Carsome partners PolicyStreet to introduce personal accident coverage in Malaysia

Malaysia-based user car platform Carsome has partnered InsurTech firm PolicyStreet to introduce Carsome Care+, a car personal accident coverage that also covers car loan payments in the event of unemployment.

Singapore IoT multi-sensing platform nami raises $10.5M Series A funding

Nami, a Singapore-based multi-sensing platform and ecosystem enabler for the Internet of Things (IoT) industry, has announced the close of its Series A financing round, raising $10.5 million from strategic investors including Verizon Ventures, Amavi Capital, INSPiRE and Aconterra.

Malaysia PM Anwar to meet Elon Musk to discuss investment – report

"Next week, Elon Musk asked to discuss with me the possibility and his commitment to increase his investments in Malaysia," Anwar was quoted as saying.

Malaysia’s Gentari partners JomCharge, chargEV for EV charging points roaming network

Malaysia-based clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) via its wholly-owned subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd has activated its roaming network of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in partnership with EV Connection Sdn Bhd (EVC) and Green EV Charge Sdn Bhd (GEV), a subsidiary of Yinson GreenTech (YGT).

Bain & Company to acquire global venture-building studio Rainmaking APAC arm

Global management consulting firm Bain & Company has on Friday announced that it intends to acquire the Asia Pacific (APAC) arm of global venture-building and start-up development studio, Rainmaking, to help companies across the region better innovate, launch, and scale new businesses.

Hong Kong’s OneDegree receives venture debt financing from HSBC

OneDegree Group, a Hong Kong-based InsurTech company, has on Thursday announced that the group has closed its first venture debt financing transaction with HSBC. The facility is provided under the HSBC New Economy Fund.