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Warren Buffet-backed China’s EV giant BYD debuts in Indonesia – report
BYD is also accelerating its overseas footprint by setting up production facilities in Brazil and Thailand (with an annual production capacity of 150,000 units each) and expanding its sales network in Europe, according to DBS Group Research.
Singtel adds Starlink connectivity to its maritime portfolio of services to drive industry innovation and growth
Singapore Telecommunications Limited, commonly known as Singtel, announced Friday that it has added Starlink connectivity to its maritime portfolio of services to drive industry innovation and growth.
Australia’s Element Zero raises $10M in seed funding led by Playground Global
Element Zero, an Australia-based green materials platform company, announced Wednesday that it has raised $10 million in seed funding led by Playground Global. The firm will use the funding to grow research and development (R&D), engineering, and project development teams and scale the development of a pilot iron plant.
Study shows bearish funding forecasts prompt focus on profitability among Filipino startups in 2024
Filipino startup founders are pessimistic on funding climate in 2024, and are shifting focus to profitability, a study showed Thursday.
Malaysia’s Meals in Minutes nets $1.5M from 500 Global to scale operations in Malaysia, Singapore, and the UK
Malaysian-based food startup Meals in Minutes has on Wednesday announced that it has successfully secured $1.5 million in a seed round. The round is led by an early-stage venture fund and seed accelerator, 500 Global, with participation from a private investor.
Malaysia’s Techna-X acquires 51 percent stake in IT firm Netsec
Malaysia-based energy storage and digital transformation enabler Techna-X Bhd (Techna-X) and information technology (IT) firm Netsec Sdn Bhd (Netsec) have on Wednesday announced the formation of a groundbreaking joint venture that aims to revolutionize the cybersecurity landscape in Malaysia and beyond. This strategic partnership will see Techna-X acquiring…
BCX inks deal with MPIA to enhance voluntary renewable energy certificates market
Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysian stock exchange Bursa Malaysia Berhad, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Malaysian Photovoltaic Industry Association (MPIA), marking a significant step in the enhancement of Malaysia’s voluntary renewable energy certificates (RECs) market.
Australia’s Prota Therapeutics secures $21M in financing led by SPRIM Global Investments
Prota Therapeutics Pty Ltd (Prota), an Australian biotechnology company focused on the development of novel oral immunotherapy treatments that induce remission of allergy, has on Tuesday announced financing of $21 million in equity and debt financing. The round is led by Singapore-based SPRIM Global Investments (SGI).
Temasek-backed ABC Impact secures first close of Fund II with support from new investors
Temasek-backed private equity firm ABC Impact has announced the successful first closing of its second impact fund, ABC Impact Fund II. Launched in August 2023, ABC Impact Fund II has garnered support from new investors, notably a Southeast Asian sovereign wealth fund.
