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Software unicorn OutSystems sees “immense potential” in SE Asia as it taps opportunities for AI-powered low-code technology [Q&A]

OutSystems was last publicly valued at $9.5 billion after raising a $150 million Series E in February 2021, but Forbes reported that the valuation halved to $4.3 billion after its last fundraising round in October 2022.

Carsome’s 2Q revenue hits “above $310M”, announces $46.2M new financing partnerships

In the second quarter of 2024 (2Q2024), Carsome said it maintained its leadership position with about 35,000 vehicles traded and grew revenue by 9 percent quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) to above $310 million.

Finture’s YUP secures $30M in Series B funding, aims for US IPO in 3-5 years

YUP aims to serve 50 million users over the next 8 to 10 years, positioning itself as Southeast Asia's leading digital banking service platform with plans for a US IPO in the next 3 to 5 years.

Malaysia’s MYEG partners GACC-owned East Logistics to set up National Single Window Trade Platform for ASEAN countries

MYEG announced on Friday an exclusive collaboration with East Logistics Link Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned agency of the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC), to develop and operate a National Single Window (NSW) platform for ASEAN countries, including Malaysia.

Tracxn : HealthTech, EdTech, and blockchain lead the pack with 5-year funding contributions in Southeast Asia

HealthTech, EdTech, and blockchain has led the pack with 5-year funding contributions in Southeast Asia (SEA), Tracxn said Wednesday.

EY: SEA’s InsurTech deal value jumps more than four times to $2.35B in 2023

Despite macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, a hawkish inflationary environment and elevated interest rates, SEA’s InsurTech sector saw a surge in deal value in 2023 – a development not seen since 2020, Ernst & Young Global (EY) said in its recent report.

S&P: tech crackdown could boost tech expenses for South and Southeast Asia banks

Technology expenses for banks in South and Southeast Asia could continue to increase at 15 percent to 20 percent a year over the next two to three years following a recent tech crackdown, S&P Global Ratings said Monday.

J&T Express achieves positive net profit in first half

J&T Global Express Limited (J&T Express), an Indonesia-based logistics service provider, said Tuesday it has turned to net profit in the first half of 2024. In the first half of 2024, all of its profit metrics swung to positive.

Igloo partners TrueMoney to provide critical health insurance products to Thai users

Singapore-based regional insurtech Igloo has on Tuesday announced its partnership with TrueMoney, a Thailand-based e-payment and financial service provider, to provide critical health insurance products to Thai users.

Conservation International Ventures gets $1.5M grant from Coca-Cola Foundation to launch new climate resilience project

The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF), the global philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC), and Conservation International Ventures (CI Ventures), have on Tuesday announced the launch of a new, innovative climate resilience project in Southeast Asia to protect and restore mangrove areas - which play a critical role in guarding against the impact of…