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Singapore’s Green Li-ion secures $20.5M in Pre-Series B funding led by TRIREC

Green Li-ion, a Singapore-founded lithium-ion battery recycling technology company, announced Monday that it has raised $20.5 million in pre- series B funding led by Singapore-based decarbonization venture capital firm TRIREC.

Richard Li’s FWD filing HK IPO application again – report

According to the report, the IPO, whose proceeds will be used to fuel the firm’s growth, could come as soon as in the second quarter depending on market conditions.

BEYOND Expo Back in Macao for 2023 to See “Technology Redefined” in one of Asia’s Biggest Tech Events

Now on its third edition, BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo (BEYOND Expo) returns to its real-world conference format in Macao from May 10 to 12, 2023. The live-streamed and in-person conference format will provide exhibitors and attendees with more direct access to media channels and networking opportunities than ever before through the…

Vietnam-based telehealth platform Medigo bags $2M in series A funding led by East Ventures

Medigo, a Vietnam-based telehealth platform that provides on-demand medicine prescription and delivery services, has successfully raised $2 million in a series A funding round led by East Ventures.

Third edition of ‘Singapore 100 Women in Tech’ list continues to celebrate women’s success in tech sector [Q&A]

In the interview, Tan also shared how can gender equality bring about a more inspired, productive, and innovative workforce. She also explained the reasons why SCS and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) would want to promote gender diversity and build a more inclusive and equal society.

Visa partners GHL to offer consumers instalment options for in-store purchases in Malaysia

Global digital payments firm Visa has announced its partnership with Malaysia-based payments company GHL Systems Berhad to enable Visa Instalments for in-store purchases, a first of its kind initiative in Asia Pacific.

Animoca Brands completes Mocaverse NFT mint; sees $5.5M sales volume in first 48 hours

Animoca Brands, the Hong Kong-based gaming company, has announced the successful completion of Mocaverse’s MocaMint, an event during which Animoca Brands’ shareholders, employees, investees, partners, and supporters minted a total of 8,888 Mocaverse non-fungible tokens.

Yangzijiang Financial works with ADDX on capital markets products distribution

Singapore private market exchange ADDX has inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Singapore-listed financial firm Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd for the distribution of capital markets products.

Animoca Brands and Planet Hollywood launch physical private club for Web3 community

Animoca Brands and Planet Hollywood Group, through their joint venture Meta Hollywood, announced Thursday they will launch CLUB 3, a private, members-only club that will act as the physical meeting place for the greater global community involved in Web3, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and open metaverse industries.

Singapore’s Accredify collaborates with ACRA to make its business profiles & certificates verifiable

Accredify announced on Monday it is collaborating with Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) in making its Business Profiles and Business Certificates (Incorporation/Registration) verifiable via its new online verification portal, trustBar - a digital site in which enterprises can verify tamper-evident documents of these…