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Malaysia’s Ni Hsin partners UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MARA to promote EV motorcycles
Ni Hsin EV Tech Sdn. Bhd. (NH EV TECH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia main market-listed Ni Hsin Group Berhad, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MARA SDN. BHD. (UnIKL), to promote the innovative electric motorcycles known as EBIXON EV Motorcycles.
Malaysia’s CapBay achieves profitability last year, celebrates $220M milestone in P2P financing
CapBay said it has achieved a significant milestone by providing over MYR1 billion ($220.91 million) in funding to more than 400 underserved small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. This is the result of successful financing through 7,600 investment notes, underscoring CapBay's commitment to empowering SMEs and offering attractive investment…
A sea of resumes: Strategies for handling resume overload
While technology can greatly enhance efficiency, balancing it with human judgment is essential. Recruiters should exercise their expertise and intuition to make informed decisions beyond the data technology provides. Combining the strengths of technology and human judgment can make more comprehensive evaluations. #Recruitment #HR #HRTech #AI
FinTech investments in ASEAN soars to $4.3B in the first nine months of 2022, says report
FinTech investments in ASEAN clocked in at $4.3 billion in the first nine months of 2022 — higher than the combined sum from 2018 to 2020, said a report Friday. According to the report released by professional services firm PwC Singapore, the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) and Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), with emerging economies, an…
Cybersecurity funding falls 63 percent in second quarter, says Crunchbase
Venture funding for cybersecurity dropped to just slightly more than $1.6 billion in the just completed second quarter — a 63 percent drop from the same quarter last year when startups saw nearly $4.3 billion, Crunchbase said on Tuesday.
AC Ventures, BCG see potential value of up to $400B for green growth economy in Indonesia
The value of Indonesia’s green growth opportunity is at $400 billion, combining industry revenue and carbon offset potential, said AC Ventures (ACV) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) on Thursday. The green growth in Indonesia involves three key focus areas – strategy and professional services (a $46 billion potential market by 2030), solutions that optimize…
Indian SaaSOps platform Zluri raises $20M in funding round led by Lightspeed
Indian software as a service (SaaS) operations(SaaSOps) platform Zluri has on Thursday announcing a $20 million funding round. The Series B funding round was led by Lightspeed, with participation from existing investors including MassMutual Ventures, Endiya Partners and Kalaari Capital.
Asia startup funding falls 50 percent in first half as late stage continues decline, says Crunchbase
Funding to startups in Asia in the first half of 2023 dropped 50 percent from the previous year — spurred on by fewer large, late rounds, and mirroring the global venture market, Crunchbase said Thursday.
Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim discusses Starlink satellite service with Elon Musk
"We also discussed the participation of SpaceX in the Starlink satellite service, which can contribute to faster and broader internet access, especially in remote areas that require minimal physical infrastructure and land to improve global internet connectivity," Anwar said.
Annica Witschard on Home Credit’s strategy for improving financial inclusion, access, and literacy in Asia [Q&A]
Annica Witschard, CEO of Home Credit Vietnam, outlined the company's strategic initiatives in expanding #financialinclusion, especially in marginalized communities. The company uses #AI and data-driven modeling to facilitate democratic #lending, particularly for those with no #credit history. She also underscored the importance of financial literacy,…
