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The future of banking: An open and programmable money infrastructure (part 2 of 3)

As we can see, the old banking world and the new blockchain-based money world are converging towards a common direction: a digitally open and easy programmable money infrastructure.

Mekong Capital invests $15M into Vietnam-based genetic testing firm Gene Solutions

Gene Solutions is the sixth investee company announced by Mekong Enterprise Fund IV.

Online brokerage Ajaib becomes Indonesia’s latest unicorn after raising $153M Series B round

The Jakarta-based startup has reached a valuation of $1 billion after raising $153 million in a financing round led by DST Global.

What does China’s emissions trading scheme mean for businesses?

Like many other businesses, we see major opportunities in China. Not only is its market size and market value vast, but its commitment to carbon neutrality can make a huge impact on the global fight against climate change. It is inevitable that over time, all businesses operating in China will need to be part of the national solution. Data is the key--it…

Philippines: Southeast Asia’s next big breakout market?

TechNode Global’s series on the Philippines will delve into why now, after years of depending on income from remittances, Filipino entrepreneurs and founders are attracting venture capital (VC) money in droves. In this first part, we briefly explain the key growth drivers and opportunities awaiting VCs in the country, while laying the groundwork for future…

Grab to increase stakes in Indonesia-based e-wallet OVO to 90% – report

Grab has increased its holding in Ovo's parent company PT Bumi Cakrawala Perkasa from about 39 percent.

Malaysia-based PayHalal partners Atome to offer ‘Shariah-compliant’ BNPL options in Malaysia, Indonesia

The partnership further enhances the shopping and payment experience of shoppers and supports Muslim retailers and businesses with increased sales amid the pandemic.

Indonesia e-commerce firm Ula bags $87M Series B, ropes in Amazon’s Jeff Bezos as investor

The funding round was co-led by Prosus Ventures, Tencent and B Capital Group. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's Bezos Expeditions also joined the round.

Luni Libes of Africa Eats on impact investing and building out services to fill in business infrastructure gaps in food & agri [Podcast Q&A]

Africa Eats is a novel investment holding company that takes 27 graduates from the Fledge accelerator and which answers the question of "how do you build out the food/ag supply chain across Africa to end hunger and poverty?" The answer is a mashup of venture capital, business accelerator, and Berkshire Hathaway.