Singapore

Thunes, Ripple expand global partnership to boost cross-border payments

Thunes, the Singapore-based payment firm, and Ripple, the US digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, have announced an expanded partnership to boost cross-border payments globally.

Singapore’s Venturi Partners announces first close of Fund II at $150M

Venturi Partners, a Singapore-based consumer growth fund, has announced the first close of its second fund at $150 million.

SC Ventures, INSEAD team up to launch AI-powered conversational platform

SC Ventures, the Singapore-based innovation and ventures unit of Standard Chartered, and INSEAD, the business school for the world, have on Tuesday announced the launch of Lexarius, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered EdTech venture with a bold vision to unlock human potential everywhere by making learning deeply experiential.

BDx Data Centers, HEXA Renewables sign strategic 50 MW deal to power SEA’s AI boom with green energy

BDx Data Centers (BDx), a data center operator in Asia, Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with HEXA Renewables, a regional renewable energy firm, to create an innovative cross-border model that adds new clean energy capacity to the region, specifically the Singapore-Malaysia energy grid.

Google Cloud doubles down on enterprise AI commitment to Singapore

Google Cloud has doubled down on enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) commitment to Singapore.

Singapore’s Bluente raises $1.5M in financing round led by Informed Ventures

Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) translation platform Bluente has successfully raised a $1.5 million seed plus financing round led by Informed Ventures.

Singapore’s Origgin Ventures launches $30M fund and Japan hub in Fukuoka

Origgin Ventures, a venture co-creation firm from Singapore, has announced the official launch of its $30 million Origgin Ventures Japan (Origgin Japan) in Fukuoka.

Singapore’s ZUZU Hospitality secures $5.9M in Series B-Extension round

ZUZU Hospitality, the Singapore-based revenue management and distribution platform for independent hotels, announced Thursday that it has raised $5.9 million in a Series B-Extension round.

Singapore’s Temasek restructures to focus on key investments

Singapore's state-owned investor Temasek is sharpening its focus on its key portfolio segments, as it positions the firm for the new global environment.

Ant International, Standard Chartered and Swift collaborate to offer bank-to-wallet payment solution

Supported by Swift’s trusted infrastructure, Ant International, a Singapore-based global digital payment firm, and Standard Chartered Bank have launched live production trials for a bank-to-wallet payment solution using the ISO 20022 financial messaging standards.