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MVP Group’s startup accelerator arm IdeaSpace appoints Alwyn Rosel as new Executive Director

IdeaSpace, the Philippines-based startup accelerator and early-stage venture investment arm of the MVP Group of Companies, has on Monday announced the appointment of Alwyn Rosel, a startup ecosystem veteran, as the new Executive Director of IdeaSpace and QBO Innovation, succeeding Jay Fajardo.

GXBank and Grab Malaysia announce eight local startups shortlisted to drive innovation for Malaysia’s fintech ecosystem

GXBank and Grab Malaysia have recently announced the inaugural top eight fintech startups shortlisted to be part of the six-month long TeXnovasi Accelerator Program.

Singapore’s BetterX secures $1.72M in Pre-Series A funding to expand into Asia, the Middle East, and the US

BetterX, a Singapore-based digital asset-focused business to business (B2B) platform, has successfully closed a S$2 million ($1.72 milion) pre-Series A funding round.

Bolttech appoints Chief Investment Officer at Dragon Fund Ridhi Chaudhary to Board of Directors

Singapore-based insurtech firm bolttech has appointed Ridhi Chaudhary, Chief Investment Officer of Dragon Fund by Liquidity and MUFG, to its Board as a Non-Executive Director.

Google Cloud and BCG launch AI Innovation Center in Indonesia

Google Cloud and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have on Monday announced the launch of the artificial intelligence (AI) Innovation Center for Indonesia, a joint initiative to address key challenges in Indonesia's AI adoption and empower enterprises to innovate at scale.

MATRADE partners Nazsoft Tech to launch MADANI Digital Trade to boost Malaysian exports

The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), in partnership with software developer Nazsoft Tech Sdn Bhd, and with the support of the Royal Malaysia Customs Department (RMCD), have launched MADANI Digital Trade (MDT), an integrated virtual showcase designed to strengthen Malaysian exporters’ access to global markets.

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How APAC is harnessing AI for natural disaster response

As natural disasters become more frequent and severe, AI is proving to be an indispensable tool in disaster management across #APAC. From improving early warning systems to optimizing emergency response and rebuilding infrastructure, it’s enabling governments, emergency services, and humanitarian organizations to act more swiftly and effectively. Moreover,…

Khazanah to acquire INCJ’s stake in Malaysia’s telecommunications infrastructure firm EDOTCO

Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) have announced that Khazanah will acquire INCJ’s stake in telecommunications infrastructure provider EDOTCO Group.

HKUST partners SIIC to launch Hong Kong biotechnology fund

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Shanghai Industrial Investment (Holdings) Co., Ltd. (SIIC) have announced the establishment of the Hong Kong Biotechnology Fund (HKBF) to foster innovation in the life sciences sector.

Singapore’s PvX Partners raises $3.8M in seed funding co-led by Play Ventures and General Catalyst

PvX Partners, the Singapore-based financing platform designed for scaling consumer apps, has on Tuesday announced $3.8 million in seed funding co-led by Play Ventures and General Catalyst.