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PAWer Insurance introduces innovative features including cashless admission at panel veterinary clinics and a seamless claims experience for pet owners. Beyond insurance, "PAWer Insurance" is poised to unlock the full potential of the veterinary industry in Malaysia and contribute to responsible animal ownership and animal welfare efforts, the companies…

ERTH not only facilitates responsible e-waste disposal but also rewards contributors with cash incentives or vouchers.

PetPal Club subscription service provides users unlimited teleconsultations for up to two pets annually, along with discounts on pet services. A mobile app version is expected to launch later this year.

The funding round was led by CMCC Global, with other investors including Kingsway Capital, Liberty City Ventures, GameFi Ventures, Aleksander Larsen (founder of Sky Mavis), Gabby Dizon (founder of Yield Guild Games), institutional investors of Koda Capital, and others. Yat Siu, the executive chairman and co-founder of Animoca Brands is also participating in…

The emergence of new #familyoffices in #Singapore signifies not only a wealth management opportunity but also a chance to make a positive impact on society. Singapore's appeal as a family office hub, combined with the growing recognition of the importance of philanthropy, provides a unique platform for these offices to contribute meaningfully to the local…

Tin Men Capital, a Singapore-based venture capital firm which focuses on Southeast Asian B2B tech startups has invested $3 million in the total $8 million financing raised by Manuva.

Igloo has appointed John Chen as Country Manager, Igloo Thailand. In his new role, Chen will spearhead the growth and operations of Igloo in the market, in addition to establishing more strategic partnerships and delivering an expanded range of insurance products to Thai consumers.

The Singapore 100 Women in Tech (SG100WIT) 2023 is the third edition, and it received a total of 800 nominations – an increase of almost one-third from the 2021 edition, signalling the growing recognition and value that women bring to the tech sector.

The sovereign fund said its investments in China remain unchanged and the decision is driven by operational considerations and does not affect the fund’s investment strategy or its investments in China.

What exactly are autonomous #AI agents? What are its implications for #LLM and AI capabilities? And what are the current limitations that need to be overcome in order to unlock more commercial use cases? This week’s AI Notes attempts to tackle these questions.