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Singapore’s Har Har Chicken! raises funding led by East Ventures

Har Har Chicken!, the Singapore-based takeaway kiosk specializing in har cheong gai-focused menu items, announced Wednesday that it has raised funding led by venture capital firm East Ventures.

Singapore fintech firm PEXX raises $4.5M in seed funding led by TNB Aura

PEXX, a Singapore-based fintech startup specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, has on Tuesday announced the successful closure of a $4.5 million seed funding.

ASEAN exchanges commit to advance ASEAN as an attractive region

Six major ASEAN stock exchanges have committed to several initiatives to advance ASEAN as an attractive region.

Telin partners BW Digital to enhance DC-to-DC connectivity with new Indonesia-Singapore cable

PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (TELIN) and BW Digital have announced a strategic partnership to develop and construct the Nongsa-Changi submarine cable system linking Batam and Singapore.

Singapore’s Partior raises $60M+ in Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners

Partior, a Singapore-based fintech company, has announced the first close of a $60 million+ Series B round led by Peak XV Partners.

Pelago partners with Primer to deliver payments innovation for the global traveler

Primer, the United Kingdom-based payment firm, and Pelago, the travel experiences arm of Singapore Airlines Group, have forged a partnership allowing Pelago to elevate its payments strategy and meet the payment preferences of travelers worldwide.

Ant International collaborates with BNP Paribas on promoting cross-border payment solutions in Europe

BNP Paribas, the European Union’s leading bank, and Ant International, a Singapore-based digital payment and financial technology firm, have formed a strategic partnership to enhance cross-border payment solutions for merchants and consumers in Europe.

Singapore-based blockchain exchange Net Zero-X launches to tackle financing gap for climate projects

Net Zero-X, a Singapore-based blockchain exchange for impact investors, launches on Tuesday to tackle the significant financing gap impeding the global transition to a net zero future.

Report: 84% of Singapore travel companies see fragile margins due to inefficient payment systems

66 percent of travel companies are seeing their profit margins impacted by outdated or complicated payment systems, with nine in ten expected to prioritize modernizing their financial operations this year, a report said Tuesday.

Report: Southeast Asia’s retailers bet big on social commerce despite economic climate

Southeast Asian retailers are placing big bets on social media as 68 percent plan to increase investment in social commerce over the next 12 months, Shopify Inc said Thursday.