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Vietnam’s Vingroup launches VinVentures capital fund with AUM of $150M

The primary investment focus of VinVentures includes Artificial Intelligence (AI), Semiconductors, and Cloud Computing, as well as other high-tech products.

Malaysia’s Khazanah launches Jelawang Capital as national fund-of-funds to boost VC ecosystem

Jelawang Capital will be led by Bryan Lim as its Chief Executive Officer, who is also Khazanah’s Head of Dana Impak.

Malaysia’s Mah Sing, Bridge Data Centers seals second JV

This latest partnership builds on the initial agreement signed in May 2024 and together, these agreements increase the total planned power capacity to 300MW.

Vietnam’s Vinmec Hospital breaks new ground with Southeast Asia’s first 3D-printed titanium chest reconstruction

In a landmark for medical innovation, Vietnam’s Vinmec Times City International Hospital has carried out Southeast Asia’s first chest wall reconstruction using a 3D-printed titanium implant. The operation, aimed at saving the life of a 55-year-old woman with a large, aggressive chest tumor, not only highlights the potential of 3D printing in medicine but…

Singapore’s Supermom secures $14M Series B funding from AC Ventures, Granite Asia, Hearst Ventures & Qualgro

The funding arrives less than two years after Supermom’s Series A round of S$8 million in December 2022, led by Qualgro, affirming Supermom's role as an innovator leveraging AI and data to create value for families and consumer brands, the company said in a statement on Monday.

Prof. Sir. Richard Henry Friend: Upcoming VinFuture Prize laureates to bring delightful surprises

The VinFuture Prize, a Vietnam-based international award, has demonstrated its ability to identify groundbreaking scientific research, including those later honored by Nobel. Its fourth season, with nearly 1,500 nominations from over 80 countries, highlights its global reach and influence.

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Investing in continuous learning to nurture talent and empower tomorrow’s workforce, is this the solution for Gen Z employees?

Organizations must embrace the changing landscape of employee expectations. By prioritizing continuous learning and creating a supportive environment, companies can cultivate a loyal #Workforce ready to adapt and thrive in the face of new challenges.

Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2024 opens in Hong Kong, celebrates Cyberport Investors Network’s 7th anniversary with total investments surpassing $321.8M

Cyberport also celebrated the 7th anniversary of Cyberport Investors Network (CIN) established, and Cyberport start-ups' fundraising achievements.

Malaysia’s Borong partners Maybank to launch country’s first B2B halal marketplace

Salaam Market is designed to empower local SMEs by integrating Halal certification support and financial services, paving the way for these businesses to navigate the complex Halal market and expand their reach internationally.

Pakistan’s workspace platform COLABS bags $2M in Pre-Series A funding to expand into Saudi Arabia

This latest investment brings COLABS' total funding to over $5 million, positioning the company for strategic expansion into Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region.