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Microsoft, Enterprise Singapore and NUS Enterprise team up to provide funding for 150 AI startups

Microsoft, Enterprise Singapore and NUS Enterprise – the entrepreneurial heart of the National University of Singapore (NUS), have teamed up to offer up to 150 qualified artificial intelligence (AI) startups with more streamlined access to funding through the Startup SG Tech grant over the next three years.

Canada expands investment in CCoE of Malaysia to boost advanced cybersecurity training in ASEAN

Global Affairs Canada is deepening its commitment to regional cybersecurity capacity-building by expanding its investment in advancing cybersecurity capacity building through the Malaysia Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and BlackBerry Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) in Cyberjaya of Malaysia.

Airwallex launches startup program to fuel fintech founders growth

Singapore-based Airwallex has announced the global launch of its refreshed ‘Airwallex for Startups’ program, a comprehensive initiative designed to help founders turn finance into a growth engine for their businesses.

Singapore and India-based deeptech firm HYDGEN closes $5M Pre-A funding round

HYDGEN, a Singapore and India-based green hydrogen innovator with proprietary anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzer technology, has closed a $5 million Pre-A funding round, including equity and debt.

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The entrepreneurial ecosystem is inclusive on paper, but less equitable in practice

To build a truly inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem, we need to re-examine not just how we fund women founders, but how we define success itself.

Singapore’s 2C2P to invest $60M over next three years in technology, infrastructure and innovation

2C2P, the Singapore-based payments platform of Antom, will be investing $60 million over the next three years in technology, infrastructure and innovation.

Bukalapak’s revenue up 1 percent in third quarter

Indonesian e-commerce firm Bukalapak has recorded revenue of Rp 1.64 trillion ($98.74 million) in the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, up 1 percent from the previous quarter - a performance that reflects the company’s resilience amid a seasonally slower period and challenging market conditions.

Singapore’s co-living operator Coliwoo launches IPO to raise $78M

Coliwoo Holdings Limited, a co-living operator in Singapore, has launched an initial public offering (IPO) on SGX mainboard to raise S$101 million ($78 million).

Creador appoints Syed Yasir Arafat as Senior Advisor

Creador, a Malaysia-based private equity firm, has announced the appointment of Syed Yasir Arafat Bin Syed Abd Kadir as its Senior Advisor.