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News,Singapore,Venture Capital,Asia,Venture Building
Elev8.vc closes $30M deep tech fund to propel innovation in Singapore’s technology ecosystem
Elev8.vc’s new fund is expected to back 20 to 30 high-potential deep tech startups, providing them with both capital and strategic resources to accelerate their growth.
January 27, 2025
Securities Commission Malaysia launches alternative financing scheme for MSMEs
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has on Monday announced SARANA, an alternative financing scheme offered by nine SC-registered peer-to-peer financing (P2P) platform operators under the Government e-procurement system.
January 27, 2025
Momentum Works: TikTok Shop U.S. GMV surpasses $9B in 2024
TikTok Shop’s global gross merchandise value (GMV) surged to $33.2 billion in 2024, more than doubling year-over-year, Momentum Works said Monday.
January 27, 2025
EVM, Solarvest and PECC2 forge strategic partnership to accelerate renewable energy adoption in Vietnam
Vietnam-based Saigon Jim Brother’s Corporation (EVM), Solarvest (Vietnam) Company Limited (Solarvest) and Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 2 (PECC2) have forged strategic partnership to accelerate renewable energy adoption in Vietnam through the new direct power purchase agreement mechanism (DPPA) via national grid.
January 27, 2025
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison & India’s AIonOS Unite to Power Indonesia’s AI Growth Journey
This collaboration aims to leverage AI for advancing Indonesia’s food security, talent development, and tourism.
January 27, 2025
News,Malaysia,Blockchain / Crypto,Digital Transformation
MYEG partners with MyDigital ID Solutions to set up Malaysia’s blockchain-powered digital identity ecosystem
The MyDigital ID Superapp will provide a seamless, secure, and scalable solution for integrating digital identity management for commercial service providers.
January 24, 2025
News,Electric Vehicles & Mobility,Energy,Philippines
Nestlé Philippines inks partnership with Mober to integrate EV in mid & last-mile delivery
As part of the partnership, Mober will provide electric trucks (e-trucks) to service Nestlé Philippines’ logistics needs across Metro Manila.
January 24, 2025
How AI combats business insurance fraud
Fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated, leveraging technologies that outsmart traditional systems. One solution is to invest in innovative technologies, such as artificial AI. Many companies have already integrated #AI to combat #insurance scams, helping insurers prevent them in various ways.
January 24, 2025
News,Malaysia,Blockchain / Crypto
MIMOS partners Masverse to develop blockchain infrastructure for Malaysia
Malaysia's national applied research and development (R&D) center for technology solutions MIMOS Berhad has partnered blockchain firm Masverse to develop blockchain infrastructure for Malaysia.
January 24, 2025
News,Malaysia,SEA,Investments,India
Malaysia’s PE firm Creador closes Fund VI at $930 million, says Founder & CEO Brahmal Vasudevan
Since its inception, the firm has raised $3.1 billion from a diverse group of global investors, including prominent corporations, foundations, family offices, and institutions.
January 23, 2025
Momentum Works: TikTok Shop U.S. GMV surpasses $9B in 2024
January 27, 2025
How AI combats business insurance fraud
January 24, 2025