Vertical
News,Singapore,Telecommunications
Transcelestial launches Singapore’s first inter-satellite laser communications mission
Transcelestial, a Singapore-based technology firm, has launched Singapore’s first inter-satellite laser communications mission, supported by the country’s national space office Singapore Office for Space Technology and Industry (OSTIn) and satellite downstream services provider ST Engineering Satellite Systems.
February 27, 2025
Indonesia’s Bumame secures Pre-Series A funding led by Alpha JWC Ventures for expansion
Indonesia-based health-tech firm Bumame has announced the successful completion of a funding round led by Alpha JWC Ventures, with participation from 500 Global and Kopital Ventures.
February 27, 2025
News,Computer Vision,Singapore
Singapore’s Horizon Quantum plans $500M SPAC merger with US’s dMY
Horizon Quantum Computing, the Singapore-based developer of advanced software development tools for quantum computers, has planned for $500 million merger with dMY Squared Technology Group, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company led by Harry You.
February 27, 2025
Moca Network partners SK Planet to launch premium membership program that integrates Web3 technology
Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands flagship project for chain-agnostic digital identity infrastructure for the open internet Moca Network has partnered South Korean information and communications technology platform SK Planet to launch OKI Club, a premium membership program that integrates Web3 technology into SK Planet's OK Cashbag app, which is South Korea's…
February 27, 2025
TikTok releases What’s Next 2025 Trend Report
As TikTok has become a go-to platform for trusted insights, brands are discovering the value of collaborating with diverse creators—from low-key reviewers to dynamic personalities—through TikTok’s Creator Marketplace.
February 27, 2025
News,Indonesia,FinTech,Mergers and Acquisitions
Kredivo Group acquires Indonesia’s earned wage access platform GajiGesa
This acquisition will mark Kredivo Group’s entry into the fast growing EWA market, and is in line with the group’s mission of providing fast, affordable and widely accessible financial services to its customers. Post-acquisition completion, GajiGesa will continue operating under its own brand, as a new business unit under Kredivo Group.
February 26, 2025
Indonesia says Apple should soon be able to sell iPhone 16s – report
Apple will soon obtain a local content certificate, which is needed for sales of the handset to be permitted.
February 26, 2025
Malaysia’s telco Axiata says “in talks” with potential new shareholder for fintech arm Boost – report
The deal is still pending regulatory approval, and Axiata is not able to disclose the name of the new investor, group chief executive officer and managing director Vivek Sood said.
February 26, 2025
News,Sustainability,Malaysia,Energy
Solarvest partners EXAL to provide clean energy infrastructures in Sarawak
Malaysia’s clean energy solutions provider Solarvest Holdings Berhad has partnered with Australia's sustainable real estate firm EXAL Group to bring clean energy infrastructures to EXAL’s architectural developments in Sarawak.
February 26, 2025
Mosaic Solutions boosts commerce technology via HelixPay acquisition, PayMongo partnership
Mosaic Solutions, a provider of business technology in the Philippines, today announced the acquisition of HelixPay, a commerce enablement platform for e-commerce, venues and ticketing, alongside a strategic partnership with payment firm PayMongo.
February 26, 2025