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VinFast wins Corporate Sustainability Award
VinFast has won the "Corporate Sustainability Champions" - ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2022. In addition to recognizing how VinFast's impacts align with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, the award affirms VinFast's commitment to "creating a sustainable future for everyone."
India’s Dhiway raises $1M pre-seed funding from Cornerstone Venture Partners Fund and SUNiCON Ventures
Dhiway, an India-based blockchain startup, announced Monday it has raised $1 million in a pre-seed round led by Cornerstone Venture Partners Fund, SUNiCON Ventures and existing shareholders.
Indonesian DTC beauty and wellness Base lands $6M Series A round led by Rakuten Ventures
Base, a technology-based, vegan beauty and wellness brand in Indonesia, announced that it has raised $6 million in Series A funding to strengthen its positioning in Indonesia’s market and to continue fueling its growth. Rakuten Ventures led the round, along with participation from existing investors Antler, East Ventures, Skystar Capital, and Pegasus Tech…
Singapore HealthTech platform Speedoc closes $28M Pre-Series B Round
Speedoc, the Singapore-based online and offline health provider, announced Tuesday it has closed its $28 million pre-series B funding round. The round includes new investors including Bertelsmann Investments, Shinhan Venture investment and Mars Growth. Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, which led Speedoc’s $5 million Series A funding round in 2020,…
Touch ‘n Go eWallet expands cross-border payment to China in collaboration with Alipay
Touch ‘n Go Group, via TNG Digital Sdn Bhd (TNG Digital), owner and operator of Touch ‘n Go eWallet, announced Monday it is expanding its cross-border payment capabilities to China through its collaboration with Alipay+, a suite of global cross-border digital payments and marketing solutions operated by Ant Group.
Techmurah partners Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation to nurture green tech youth entrepreneurs
Techmurah, a Malaysia-based electronic devices e-commerce platform, on Monday announced its collaboration with Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) to nurture green tech entrepreneurs among youth to create a greener environment.
Fundamental infrastructure will provide the most value for Web3 sector, says Thai-based SCB 10X’s Kris Supavatanakul
In the interview, Supavatanakul also shared his views on the potential of Web3 sector in Southeast Asia, the firm’s preferences and his suggestions for Web3 startups.
GHL partners Alipay+ to enable travelers to use mobile e-wallets
Foreign travelers visiting Malaysia can now pay using their domestic mobile e-wallets at over 40,000 retail outlets powered by GHL Systems Berhad (GHL), which is made possible through a partnership announced on Monday with Alipay+, a global cross-border digital payments and marketing solution.
Animoca Brands partners Arevo to produce NFT-centric carbon fiber bikes
United States 3D-printing firm Arevo, Inc. has partnered with Animoca Brands to produce a line of custom carbon fiber bikes inspired by and decorated with individually owned non-fungible token (NFT) artwork.
