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Indonesia’s AC Ventures & PwC Indonesia release Cybersecurity Playbook for private sector amid rising digital threats

Titled “Cybersecurity Playbook for Startups,” the comprehensive guide addresses the growing need for robust cyber defense mechanisms among new ventures and scale-ups alike, particularly as such threats continue to evolve and become more advanced with the rise of generative AI (GenAI), advanced cloud tech, quantum computing, and more.

ASEAN stock exchanges to explore centralized ASEAN ESG data infrastructure

ASEAN-Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem (ASEAN-ISE) participating exchanges have issued a request for information (RFI) to develop a centralized ASEAN environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data infrastructure.

An interview with Hong Kong’s Cyberport Chief Public Mission Officer Eric Chan – Part II

In the second part of the interview, Cyberport Chief Public Mission Officer Eric Chan shared Hong Kong’s uniqueness and competitive edge against other cities in China and across the region which also aimed to become tech hubs. He shared suggestions on how Hong Kong can further improve its tech ecosystem and his views on Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the…

Singapore’s Pi-xcels raises $2.7M to bring One-Tap NFC digital receipts to global retailers

With the new capital raised, Pi-xcels will accelerate its global expansion by strengthening its footprint in Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia, and venturing into the US market. The funds will also support the company’s efforts to expand partnerships and enhance its proprietary NFC-based technology.

Gobi Partners and Cross Capital join forces to boost Japanese investment in Southeast Asia

Gobi Partners, an Asia-focused venture capital firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Japan-based Cross Capital to boost cross-border innovation and enhance the flow of Japanese investments into Southeast Asia’s dynamic startup landscape.

Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast officially delivers VF 5 electric cars in Indonesia

This is the second electric car model VinFast has delivered in Indonesia, reinforcing its mission to make electric vehicles accessible for all and contributing to the green transportation revolution in Indonesia and throughout the region.

Web3 gaming platform Eragon eyes expansion in the Philippines

With headquarters in Vietnam and registration in Singapore, Eragon views the Philippines as a key market for its next phase of growth. The country’s vibrant gaming community, combined with its accelerating adoption of blockchain technologies, positions it as an ideal destination for expansion.

MediSun Energy raises $8.75M seed round with Vynn Capital to drive MENA expansion & advance osmotic energy innovation

The funding round, led by Vynn Capital, attracted several new investors, including MOAJ Holding, a Saudi investment company; Frank Phuan; TNB Aura, a Singapore-based venture capital firm participating through its Scout Initiative; and Ciri Ventures, a climate tech-focused venture capital firm.

Malaysia’s Petronas, Southeast Asian energy players call for progressive approach to methane emissions reduction

Malaysia's state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), alongside Southeast Asia’s other leading energy companies, have called for progressive approach to methane emissions reduction.

AppWorks partners with Google Cloud to support next generation of AI & Web3 startups across Greater Southeast Asia

AppWorks has contributed to the success of the frontier startups in Taiwan and Southeast Asia such as 91APP, 17LIVE, ShopBack, Cubo.ai and Instill AI. The partnership with Google Cloud will further support early stage startups as they grow and scale.