Singapore

MCI, DISG, SNG, EnterpriseSG, and Google Cloud unveil new initiatives to advance Singapore’s national AI strategy

The Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI), Digital Industry Singapore (DISG), Smart Nation Group (SNG), Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), and Google Cloud have on Monday announced various joint initiatives to further accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across government and industry; cultivate a vibrant ecosystem of AI startups;…

Danfoss unveils Asia Pacific’s Sustainability Technology Center in Singapore to accelerate decarbonization efforts regionally

Danish multinational engineering group, Danfoss, has unveiled Asia Pacific’s first Sustainability Technology Center (STC) in Singapore on Monday at the Nordic European Center, International Business Park. The STC is set to become a prime gateway for introducing global decarbonization solutions to bolster the region’s sustainability efforts through…

Singapore’s Mesh Bio raises $3.5 million of series A funding led by East Ventures

Mesh Bio, a Singapore-based health deep tech startup, announced Tuesday that it has raised $3.5 million in Series A financing led by East Ventures, a venture capital firm focusing on Southeast Asia. This round of investment is also participated by Elev8, Seed Capitals, and other existing shareholders.

Carro opens two new branches in Thailand, eyeing expansion

Carro, a Singapore-based online used car platform, has unveiled two new branches in Kingkaew and Tiwanon, bringing its total branches in Thailand to five. The move is to bring its certified cars to more people across the suburbs of Bangkok city.

Sygnum raises more than $40M in funding led by Azimut Holding

Singapore and Switzerland-based digital asset banking group Sygnum has on Thursday announced that it has raised more than $40 million against an initial $35 million target in an interim close of its latest funding round, which is named the Strategic Growth Round. As of the completion of this interim close the company’s post-money valuation stands at $900…

Singapore’s Vizzio appoints interim CEO following ‘CEO’s fabricated credentials, inflated client list’ controversy

Vizzio CEO Jon Lee has come under fire after he was found to have faked his credentials following a report by Tech In Asia .

Singapore’s Arkadiah Technology closes seed funding round led by Golden Gate Ventures

Arkadiah Technology (Arkadiah), a nature tech company based in Singapore, announced Thursday the successful closure of its seed funding round. The round was led by Golden Gate Ventures, with the participation from The Radical Fund and Money Forward Venture Partners (HIRAC FUND).

Motorist secures strategic lead investor Tokyo Century Leasing (Singapore) in Series A round at $60M valuation

Motorist, a Singapore-based automotive technology solutions provider, has announced Tokyo Century Leasing (Singapore) as a strategic lead investor in its Series A funding round. Its existing investors through an AngelCentral Syndicate, have also followed on in this round.

Charge+ launches new fast charging station at Bangkok

Charge+, a Singapore-based electric vehicle (EV) charging operator, has expanded its operations in Thailand with the launch of a new direct current (DC) fast charging station in Bangkok. This new 120kW “Turbo” charging station is located at Sathon KFC drive-through in the heart of Bangkok’s Central Business District (CBD).

Singapore’s Linkko secures strategic funding round led by W3M Ventures

Linkko, a Singapore-based platform pioneering web3 advertising, has announced a significant milestone in its journey as it secures a strategic funding round led by Web3 Media Ventures (W3M Ventures). The injection of capital marks a pivotal moment for Linkko, which aims to create a win-win ecosystem for both users and advertisers.