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Singapore-based property technology firm PropertyGuru Group announced Monday that Hari V. Krishnan will step down as the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Vietnam and Laos have launched a framework for local currency settlement and cross-border QR code payment connectivity, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and the Bank of the Lao P.D.R. (BOL) said on Friday.

J&T Global Express, the Hong Kong-listed Indonesian logistics service provider, announced Tuesday that the firm achieved a total parcel volume of 7.39 billion in the fourth quarter, a 32.5 percent year-over-year increase, with an average daily volume of 80.3 million parcels.

"The outlook for Malaysia’s tech ecosystem in 2025 is incredibly promising. We’re witnessing stronger collaborations between startups, corporates, and accelerators, paving the way for greater innovation and growth. With rising attention on key sectors like fintech, healthtech, and AI, Malaysia is poised to elevate its global competitiveness and establish…

Maybank Investment Bank said Wednesday that robust fintech will support elevated growth of ASEAN internet firms in 2025.

2025 is shaping up to be an important year for the travel industry. Advancements in technology, particularly AI, are redefining how travelers plan and experience their journeys, offering both opportunities and challenges for the sector.

Firmly, East Ventures stands beyond the baseline, with revenue from the growth-stage portfolio companies rising 40 percent year-on-year (YoY), surpassing that of SEA by nearly triple. This not only underlines the firm’s approach to investment resilience but also positions East Ventures ahead of regional benchmarks among other companies and venture capital…

The Southeast Asia (SEA) Monthly Funding Tracker for December 2024 highlights some recovery in funding activity. Total funding amounted to $211 million across 16 rounds, marking a surge of 143.37 percent compared to November 2024 and a 44.33 percent decline from December 2023.

"We see a lot of progress made in Southeast Asia on fintech developments like QR payments and inclusive finance, where the region is already seen as a leader in broad digitalization, including in areas like national standardized QR codes and G2G linkages. We will continue to work closely with our payment and merchant partners in the region to meet these new…

As CEO, Patrick will focus on driving GoTo towards long term profitable growth and GoTo’s Board of Commissioners has approved a performance-based retention package as part of his employment arrangement.