Singapore

Airwallex sees strong growth momentum in Singapore, reports 13 times of revenue growth

Global payment firm Airwallex has seen strong growth momentum in Singapore as businesses recovered from the pandemic and the world reopened. In the first half of 2023, Airwallex Singapore saw 13 times of growth (1,213 percent) in year-on-year revenue and more than 11 times of growth (1,015 percent) in total transaction volume.

Wise Platform partners Agoda to provide payment options for travellers

Wise Platform, Wise’s infrastructure solution for banks and major enterprises, has joined forces with Agoda, a digital travel platform, to provide faster and more convenient payment options for travellers worldwide.

Meet the Speakers: TrustBridge Forum on Bridging Trust and Value for a Connected Digital Future

The TrustBridge Forum, scheduled for November 15, 2023 at the prestigious Park Avenue Changi Hotel in Singapore will have an exciting agenda and lineup of speakers. The forum is dedicated to exploring the synergies between AI and Web3, focusing on the pivotal role of trust and value creation in our exponentially evolving digital world.

Singapore’s LXA raises $10M in seed funding round led by NEA

LXA, a Singapore-based fintech startup, has on Wednesday announced the completion of its $10 million seed funding round led by New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA). The round also saw participation from Openspace Ventures and EDBI.

Singapore’s Glints appoints former Gojek Exec Jessica Le as Vietnam General Manager

Glints, the Singapore-based talent platform and solution, has on Tuesday announced the appointment of Jessica Le as its new general manager in Vietnam. Under Le’s leadership, she will be responsible for overall business strategy and operations in Vietnam.

Singapore’s Entropica Labs secures $ 4.7M Series A funding to fuel software development and boost talent

Singapore-based quantum software startup Entropica Labs has raised $4.7 million in a Series A funding round led by Italian Deep Tech venture capital firm Liftt and existing investor Wavemaker Partners.

Japan’s Sumitomo Life invests additional $133M in Singapore’s Singlife

Singapore homegrown financial services company Singlife has on Wednesday announced Japanese insurance company Sumitomo Life Insurance Company (Sumitomo Life) has increased its investment in the company by way of a capital injection amounting to SGD 180 million ($132.64 million).

Singapore’s Perfect Nature raises $740,000 seed funding for subsidiary Snuugo

Perfect Nature, a Singapore-based healthcare and lifestyle company, has secured SGD $1 million ($740,000) in seed funding for its subsidiary brand, Snuugo, the first intuitive and smart wearable breast pump designed and manufactured locally.