Singapore

Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange company Crypto.com announced Thursday that it has received its major payment institution (MPI) license for digital payment token (DPT) services from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

GenZero, a decarbonization-focused investment platform company of Temasek based in Singapore, has backed the $50 million investment in CleanJoule, the United States-based startup focused on the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Hybr1d, a Singapore-based workforce management platform, has on Thursday announced the completion of a $3.2 million pre-seed round of financing from Global Founders Capital, MS&AD, 468 Capital, and 1982 Ventures.

Google Cloud and the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) in Singapore have on Wednesday shared plans to collaborate to bolster Singapore’s artificial intelligence (AI) vision and strategy.

Singapore’s central bank the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and global cloud computing services provider Google Cloud have on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that are grounded on responsible AI practices.

Apar Technologies, a global software services and consulting company headquartered in Singapore, has on Wednesday announced its strategic investment in BigTapp Analytics, a Singapore-based data analytics services and solutions provider powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

Singapore-based funded trader program MPFunds, has announced a successful pre-seed funding round amounting to SGD 1.5 million ($1.11 million) secured from a prominent Singaporean angel investor from the region’s software and information technology (IT) industry.

Sustainability-focused deep-tech venture builder, Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance (SDTA) has on Monday announced the launch of its revamped venture building program for its third cohort at the annual Sustainable Innovation Asia 2023.

"With FTX, as alleged by prosecutors and as admitted by key executives at FTX and its affiliates, there was fraudulent conduct intentionally hidden from investors, including Temasek. Nevertheless, we are disappointed with the outcome of our investment, and the negative impact on our reputation," Temasek said.

AMILI, a Singapore-based precision gut microbiome company, has on Monday announced that it has secured new funding from venture capital firm East Ventures. The fresh funds will be allocated towards expanding operations into Indonesia with the primary focus on addressing prevalent gut health issues using scientific approaches adapted to the Indonesian…