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Philippine CloudEats closes fresh $7M funding round for SEA expansion

CloudEats, a Phiilippine-based cloud restaurant company, has raised $7 million in a fresh funding round led by Nordstar, a London-based venture firm.

watchTowr Founder & CEO Benjamin Harris on being a step ahead of attackers in today’s evolving cybersecurity landscape [Q&A]

In an industry that has for years complained that a talent shortage is an insurmountable limitation, we must look to data and technology to automate tasks that no longer need human input—so we can free up human intelligence to solve more complex challenges. 

Malaysia’s Revenue Monster clinches $6.6M funding from SEA Capital

Revenue Monster Group, a Malaysian financial technology company, has announced a successful private equity funding round and the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that solidifies its mission to create Malaysia’s most holistic FinTech solutions ecosystem to fast-track Malaysia’s digital transformation.

True Global Ventures invests a total of $38M in Hong Kong’s Animoca Brands

The True Global Ventures (TGV) 4 Plus Fund and Follow On Fund have invested in total $38 million including $16 million of secondaries into Hong Kong-based Web 3 firm Animoca Brands during the second quarter and third quarter of 2022.

Vietnam’s Vinfast to make Netherlands debut with EV models VF 8 & VF 9

VinFast, Vietnam’s global electric vehicle (EV) maker, will make Netherlands debut with EV models VF 8 & VF 9. The Netherlands is one of VinFast’s three key markets in Europe and among the continent’s most developed EV market.

Here’s how this Singapore-based AgriTech startup is using AI to help the city state grow its own food [Q&A]

Artisan Green was born, with the aim to be one of the leading controlled environment agriculture farms in the world. Incorporating AI and automation came about as a necessity to increase productivity and efficiency in the farm. AI helps reduce the time needed to manage the farm and run experiments, as it can recognize and process data at a speed and volume…

India’s Bhanzu secures $15M Series A funding led by Eight Roads Ventures

Bhanzu, an India-based math learning platform, announced Thursday that it has raised $15 million in Series A funding led by global investment firm Eight Roads Ventures. Another global investor B Capital, also invested in the round from its Ascent Fund.

Hong Kong’s The Sandbox collaborates with Taiwan’s Softstar to boost Web3 ecosystem

The Sandbox, a decentralized gaming virtual world and subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands, has announced its collaboration with Softstar Entertainment Inc. (Softstar), an iconic Taiwanese brand of classic personal computer (PC) games.

Vietnam’s VinFast joins The Climate Pledge on journey to net-zero carbon by 2040

VinFast, the automotive arm of Vingroup, announced its participation in The Climate Pledge – a commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism. As the first Vietnamese enterprise to sign the pledge, VinFast affirms its determination to contribute to sustainable development.

PPRO makes moves in Malaysia with integration of Grabpay and Touch ‘N Go

PPRO, the global provider of digital payments infrastructure, has strengthened its market coverage of Malaysia with the integration of major e-wallets GrabPay and Touch ‘n Go on its payments infrastructure.