Singapore

Temasek-backed blockchain FinTech firm Partior welcomes Deutsche Bank as strategic investor

This marks the close of the second round in Partior’s Series B funding and comes on the heels of the first close led by Peak XV Partners in July 2024 with participation from J.P. Morgan, Jump Trading Group, Standard Chartered, Temasek and Valor Capital Group.

An interview with Hong Kong’s Cyberport Chief Public Mission Officer Eric Chan – Part II

In the second part of the interview, Cyberport Chief Public Mission Officer Eric Chan shared Hong Kong’s uniqueness and competitive edge against other cities in China and across the region which also aimed to become tech hubs. He shared suggestions on how Hong Kong can further improve its tech ecosystem and his views on Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the…

Singapore’s Pi-xcels raises $2.7M to bring One-Tap NFC digital receipts to global retailers

With the new capital raised, Pi-xcels will accelerate its global expansion by strengthening its footprint in Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia, and venturing into the US market. The funds will also support the company’s efforts to expand partnerships and enhance its proprietary NFC-based technology.

SGX-listed 17LIVE fuels virtual IP growth with acquisition of Japanese VTuber company

The acquisition will also foster closer partnerships with existing V-livers, providing them with guidance to build unique identities that are crucial for the success of IP development.

Web3 gaming platform Eragon eyes expansion in the Philippines

With headquarters in Vietnam and registration in Singapore, Eragon views the Philippines as a key market for its next phase of growth. The country’s vibrant gaming community, combined with its accelerating adoption of blockchain technologies, positions it as an ideal destination for expansion.

MediSun Energy raises $8.75M seed round with Vynn Capital to drive MENA expansion & advance osmotic energy innovation

The funding round, led by Vynn Capital, attracted several new investors, including MOAJ Holding, a Saudi investment company; Frank Phuan; TNB Aura, a Singapore-based venture capital firm participating through its Scout Initiative; and Ciri Ventures, a climate tech-focused venture capital firm.

Singapore’s Toku closes $5M Series A extension round led by Betatron Venture

Toku, a Singapore-based provider of enterprise cloud communications and customer experience solutions, announced Thursday the successful completion of a $5 million Series A extension round led by Betatron Venture Group.

Merck and DTC at NTU Singapore collaborate to enable digital trust in key industries

Merck, a global science and technology company, and Digital Trust Centre (DTC) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) are collaborating to pioneer a new digital trust technology designed to enable secure, automated, traceable and efficient digital processes.

Crypto.com and Triple-A team up to enable direct crypto payments

Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com and cryptocurrency payment firm Triple-A have announced a strategic partnership that will provide Crypto.com’s global customer base access to a diverse range of new global merchants.

Singtel and Ericsson partner to develop fully automated 5G port

Singaporean telecommunications firm Singtel and Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company Ericsson have on Thursday announced a partnership to deploy 5G advanced connectivity solutions at Tuas Port in Singapore.