Singapore
Regional InsurTech firm Igloo expands Thailand operations to support country’s $32B insurance industry
Igloo has appointed John Chen as Country Manager, Igloo Thailand. In his new role, Chen will spearhead the growth and operations of Igloo in the market, in addition to establishing more strategic partnerships and delivering an expanded range of insurance products to Thai consumers.
Singapore Computer Society unveils 3rd edition of Singapore 100 Women in Tech (SG100WIT) List
The Singapore 100 Women in Tech (SG100WIT) 2023 is the third edition, and it received a total of 800 nominations – an increase of almost one-third from the 2021 edition, signalling the growing recognition and value that women bring to the tech sector.
Norway sovereign fund closes Shanghai’s office, Singapore office to serve as regional hub
The sovereign fund said its investments in China remain unchanged and the decision is driven by operational considerations and does not affect the fund’s investment strategy or its investments in China.
Temasek leads $140M India’s Ola Electric funding at $5.4B valuation – report
The investment round has been closed and Ola will be receiving the funds within a week's time, though there will be another round of fund raising before it files papers for an up to $1 billion IPO planned for late 2023, said the first source, according to the report.
Singapore’s Grab adds Web3 services to its super app – report
Users can now set up a web3 wallet, win blockchain-based rewards, pay with NFTs and more.
ORZON Ventures invests in SLEEK EV, aims to revolutionize electric mobility in Southeast Asia
This strategic investment will fuel SLEEK EV's mission to accelerate the transition of 2-wheelers in Southeast Asia to electric.
From blocks to bytes, we need builders for Singapore’s digital domain, too
#Singapore's iconic public housing scheme is undergoing pivotal changes for greater inclusivity and equity. But Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's recent National Day Rally also touched on another vision: We need to empower more Singaporeans to build our digital domain to forge our economic future.
Singapore’s talent recruitment firm Glints’ revenue hits record highs; up 85% y-o-y, gross profits up 110%
Glints announced in December last year it is reducing its team size and retrenching some of its staff.
Josys raises $93M Series B to drive expansion & revolutionize global IT operations
Global Brain and Globis Capital Partners led the latest infusion of capital, bringing its total funding to $125 million.
Bridging the digital divide: Empowering SMEs to thrive in the digital age
Regardless of a business's scale or digital literacy, the future of #Singapore's business ecosystem hinges on collective efforts toward a more digitally inclusive landscape, one where SMEs thrive and contribute to a brighter, digitally empowered tomorrow. #DigitalTransformation
