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Japan’s estie, inc. raises $20M in Series B led by Vertex Growth & DBJ

The latest round was led by Vertex Growth, a growth-stage venture capital fund anchored by Vertex Holdings, a subsidiary of global investment company Temasek, and Development Bank of Japan (DBJ).

Malaysia’s Ramssol inks partnership with Singapore’s HONO for AI-driven HR solutions

Malaysia-based human resources (HR) solutions provider. Ramssol Group Berhad has inked a partnership with Singapore-based software as a service (SaaS) provider Hono Asia Pte. Ltd. (HONO) for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven HR solutions.

US’s KLA completes first phase of $200M Singapore operations expansion

United States-based chiptool maker KLA Corporation said Thursday it has completed first phase of $200 million Singapore operations expansion.

Equinix, GIC & CPP Investments to form $15B JV to expand hyperscale data centers in US

Under the terms of the agreement, CPP Investments and GIC will each control a 37.5 percent equity interest in the joint venture, and Equinix will own a 25 percent equity interest. Each party has made equity commitments, and the joint venture also expects to take on debt to raise the total pool of investable capital to more than $15 billion over time.

KLDX partners AsiaNext to drive cross border innovation and growth in digital asset markets

KLDX, a regulated digital assets platform in Malaysia for private markets and AsiaNext, a Singapore-based digital asset exchange for institutional investors, have on Monday announced a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on cross-border digital asset listings, liquidity sharing, and joint product development.

Generative AI startup TeamSolve raises seed round, backed by SGInnovate & Burnt Island Ventures

The company is addressing issues faced by utilities companies in markets such as Singapore, where approximately seven in 10 employers in the ‘Energy & Utilities’ sector have reported difficulties finding and hiring skilled talent.

Singapore’s Sleek secures $5M in debt financing led by Fintech Nation Fund

Singapore FinTech firm Sleek has secured $5 million in debt financing, led by the Singapore-based Fintech Nation Fund, to power its continued growth.

Singapore steps up participation in global offshore wind development with new partnership

Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), the Association of Singapore Marine & Offshore Energy Industries (ASMI) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand Singapore’s network with the global offshore wind sector and foster more project and innovation opportunities between Singapore and international…

Advantech unveils expanded Singapore office to boost ASEAN presence

Advantech, a global leader in industrial internet of things (IoT) and embedded computing solutions, has officially inaugurated its expanded regional office in Singapore.

Lendela’s Bryan Tay on maximizing financial flexibility for SMEs [Q&A]

In this TNGlobal Q&A, Lendela's Bryan Tay shares his insights on how borrowers can capitalize on potential rate cuts, refinance existing loans, and secure more favorable financing terms. He explains the importance of transparency in lending, how #SMEs can avoid common pitfalls, and the role fintech platforms like Lendela play in leveling the playing field…