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How IoT for smart city development is a perfect combination
In the concern of technological advancement, IoT or the Internet of Things has given and received a major boost. This refers to the many digital devices that are currently moving their way up in the world. Today, we’re going to talk about #IoT #SmartCity in detail.
April 12, 2024
Toyota Ventures raises another $300M to expand early-stage investments in frontier technology, climate solutions
Toyota Ventures, the early-stage venture capital arm of Toyota, has announced a total of$300 million funds to expand its investments in startups developing disruptive technologies and business models at the forefront of innovation.
April 12, 2024
Malaysia to launch Single Window Initiative to strengthen startup ecosystem
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) of Malaysia will be launching the Single Window Initiative to strengthen the country’s startup ecosystem by streamlining processes and consolidating resources under one platform.
April 12, 2024
News,SEA,Electric Vehicles & Mobility
Maybank: ASEAN EV adoption will continue to increase due to favourable regulations
Maybank Investment Bank said Monday that it believes ASEAN electric vehicle (EV) adoption will continue to increase due to favorable regulations, local brands and China’s EV makers launching new models at low price points.
April 12, 2024
News,Vietnam,Electric Vehicles & Mobility
Vietnam’s VinFast begins selling electric bike in the United States
Vietnamese automaker VinFast Auto has on Thursday announced it will begin selling its VF DrgnFly electric bike in the United States by late April with a listed price of $2,599.
April 12, 2024
Moneymax partners FWD Life Insurance to offer life insurance in the Philippines
Moneymax, the Philippines-based personal finance marketplace for financial products and a subsidiary of MoneyHero Limited, has on Friday announced its strategic partnership with FWD Life Insurance (FWD Philippines) to offer life insurance in the Philippines.
April 12, 2024
Singapore’s AI firm Mindverse secures $5M in seed funding led by Square Peg
Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup Mindverse has successfully closed a $5 million seed funding round led by Square Peg.
April 12, 2024
MAS, Mastercard sign MoU to enhance cooperation in cybersecurity
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and global payment firm Mastercard have on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in cybersecurity, with the aim to strengthen cyber resilience in the financial services sector in Singapore.
April 11, 2024
EMURGO partners Huawei Cloud to expand Cardano network, scale Web3 solutions in Asia Pacific
EMURGO, a Japanese blockchain company that drives Web3 adoption via the Cardano blockchain, has on Thursday announced a partnership with Huawei Cloud to extend support for a Cardano Validator Node on the Huawei Cloud, further strengthening the Cardano network.
April 11, 2024
Singapore’s Temasek boosts EMEA investment with new Paris office
Singapore-headquartered investment company Temasek has launched its new office in Paris on Wednesday. The Paris office expands the fund's global footprint and network, giving it the opportunity to grow its organization, talent and capabilities, in its mission to construct a resilient and forward looking portfolio.
April 11, 2024