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Real-time communication: The missing link in Singapore’s smart device revolution
Singapore's unique position as a smart nation pioneer and technology hub makes it an ideal environment for advancing #AI-powered innovation. Based on our experience, the success of these initiatives depends not just on technological capability, but on creating solutions that genuinely enhance daily life.
Kickstart Ventures: Philippines’ young, dynamic population, rising consumer demand, low-cost labor base make it attractive for long-term investment
We talked to Dan Siazon, Founder and Managing Partner of Kickstart Ventures to learn more about the company’s achievements in 2024, its plans and priorities in 2025. He also shared her views on the outlook of the tech ecosystem in the Philippines for the new year.
APAC cybersecurity budgets are rising — but is it enough?
Despite cybersecurity budgets in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) rising considerably year over year, data breaches have not dropped off. How much spending is enough? Will it ever be enough? Chief information security officers (CISOs) and information technology (IT) teams must understand today’s trends to determine whether increased spending is key or a waste of…
PATRIZIA-Mitsui JV invests $250M to Philippine parking startup Parkwise
PATRIZIA, together with Mitsui via their joint venture fund management company, on behalf of the APAC Sustainable Infrastructure Fund (A-SIF), are supporting sustainable growth in the Philippines with their investment of up to $250 million into parking startup Parkwise Inc.
Vertex Ventures SEA & India leads $16M Series A in Spyne to expand in US, EMEA, APAC
The company continues to expand into new international markets, including high-growth regions in EMEA and APAC, replicating its successful US go-to-market strategy to drive further global adoption.
Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands and HKT team up to issue HKD-backed stablecoin
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (SCBHK), Animoca Brands, and HKT have entered into agreements to establish a joint venture (JV) with the intention to apply for a license from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in the new regulatory regime in order to issue a Hong Kong dollar-backed stable coin.
EBANX secures in-principle approval for MPI license from MAS for global payment
EBANX, a Brazil-based global payment service provider (PSP) specializing in emerging markets, has on Monday announced that the firm has been granted in-principle approval for a major payment institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
SC introduces regulatory sandbox to facilitate innovation
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has on Monday released its Regulatory Sandbox Guidelines, detailing the eligibility criteria and requirements for participation.
GCash & BillEase power Enstack merchants with flexible ‘Pay Later’ options to boost sales & growth
This initiative aims to provide small and medium businesses (SMBs) with more flexible and secure payment options while improving access to credit for buyers.
Singapore’s StraitsX partners with Standard Chartered to strengthen stablecoin infrastructure
Through this collaboration, Standard Chartered will serve as one of StraitsX’s trusted banking partners, providing robust cash management and custody services for the reserve assets backing StraitsX’s U.S. Dollar and Singapore Dollar stablecoins, XUSD and XSGD.
