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PropTech boom is driven by data, says WeMaintain’s Byron Fuller in a discussion on IoT, green tech & engineering [Q&A]

Deep tech in PropTech provides asset owners with digital solutions and helping them realize healthier, more profitable buildings. But you need to be a digital-first company to think that way.

A look into how cloud kitchens are driving growth for Taiwan’s billion-dollar food delivery industry

The Taiwan food delivery market, which is a top market for international food delivery players foodpanda and Uber Eats, is expected to generate $1 billion annually and already does close to 600,000 orders per day.

Taiwan’s XREX raises $17M in Pre-Series A funding round led by CDIB Capital

XREX will use the funding to expand its fiat currency portfolio, acquire additional licenses, and forge partnerships with more financial institutions and digital wallets.

Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Political uncertainties in Malaysia seen as ‘short-term risks’, say tech investors

Venture capitalists TechNode Global contacted opined that political issues will have little impact on investors' confidence in Malaysian tech startups. The tech industry in the country will continue to grow due to the ongoing pandemic which has accelerated digitalization.

Indonesia’s GoTo to complete $2B funding round, eyes IPO in 2022 – report

The delay comes as Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) considers new listing guidelines for tech companies to offer dual-class shares that confer different voting rights.

3 Ways cryptocurrency is innovating finance in the APAC region

Cryptocurrency is one of the most innovative ideas of the 21st Century. It is not only disrupting the financial system. More importantly, it has created new ecosystems not only in the finance sector but in many other markets that are now pursuing more innovations in response to the increasing use of crypto and blockchain.

Philippines to stop accepting digital bank applications for 3 years, caps licenses to 7

The Monetary Board decided to close the window for the submission of applications from new digital banks, including converting banks, starting August​ 31, 2021. This is in line with the overall thrust of maintaining a stable and competitive environment for banks.

Malaysia home finishing product marketplace HOMA2U bags $567K funding

HOMA's plans to expand to 10 more new locations by 2022.

Why it’s time to sustain the telehealth momentum gained during COVID-19

Instead of replacing traditional healthcare delivery, experts believe COVID-19 has boosted telehealth’s importance as an option in healthcare. Now that patients have experienced the convenience of going online for first-time visits instead of spending hours waiting at the clinic, they are likely to turn to it as an option after the pandemic as well. The…

AirAsia’s logistics arm Teleport to acquire food delivery platform Delivereat for $9.8M

The deal values Teleport at $300 million and welcomes investors, including Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai-based venture capital firm Gobi Partners onboard.