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Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation, Kintone team up to boost digital adoption among Malaysia’s SMEs
Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and Kintone Southeast Asia Sdn Bhd (Kintone) have teamed up to boost digital adoption among Malaysia’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Australian Development Investments announces strategic partnership with AC Ventures through KINETIK initiative
Australia’s flagship impact investment fund Australian Development Investments (ADI) has announced a strategic partnership with Indonesian venture capital firm AC Ventures under the KINETIK initiative.
MDEC aims to push for 25.5 percent digital economy contribution to Malaysia’s GDP by end-2025
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) said Monday it is dedicated and committed to support Malaysia in achieving or surpassing the 25.5 percent digital economy contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) by year-end through initiatives that catalyze digital transformation, talent development and technology adoption across businesses.
Real-time communication: The missing link in Singapore’s smart device revolution
Singapore's unique position as a smart nation pioneer and technology hub makes it an ideal environment for advancing #AI-powered innovation. Based on our experience, the success of these initiatives depends not just on technological capability, but on creating solutions that genuinely enhance daily life.
Kickstart Ventures: Philippines’ young, dynamic population, rising consumer demand, low-cost labor base make it attractive for long-term investment
We talked to Dan Siazon, Founder and Managing Partner of Kickstart Ventures to learn more about the company’s achievements in 2024, its plans and priorities in 2025. He also shared her views on the outlook of the tech ecosystem in the Philippines for the new year.
APAC cybersecurity budgets are rising — but is it enough?
Despite cybersecurity budgets in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) rising considerably year over year, data breaches have not dropped off. How much spending is enough? Will it ever be enough? Chief information security officers (CISOs) and information technology (IT) teams must understand today’s trends to determine whether increased spending is key or a waste of…
Vertex Ventures SEA & India leads $16M Series A in Spyne to expand in US, EMEA, APAC
The company continues to expand into new international markets, including high-growth regions in EMEA and APAC, replicating its successful US go-to-market strategy to drive further global adoption.
Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands and HKT team up to issue HKD-backed stablecoin
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (SCBHK), Animoca Brands, and HKT have entered into agreements to establish a joint venture (JV) with the intention to apply for a license from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in the new regulatory regime in order to issue a Hong Kong dollar-backed stable coin.
EBANX secures in-principle approval for MPI license from MAS for global payment
EBANX, a Brazil-based global payment service provider (PSP) specializing in emerging markets, has on Monday announced that the firm has been granted in-principle approval for a major payment institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
SC introduces regulatory sandbox to facilitate innovation
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has on Monday released its Regulatory Sandbox Guidelines, detailing the eligibility criteria and requirements for participation.
