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New Report by Indonesia's early-stage venture capital firm AC Ventures and and the Electric Mobility Ecosystem Association (AEML) has revealed a promising outlook for electric vehicles (EV) in Indonesia.

The event aims to foster collaboration between governments, private organizations, and international companies, with a focus on promoting the digital economy and creating opportunities for #Thailand #SMEs and startups to expand globally. Under the theme of '#Social Impact, #Climate Technology, and Cutting-Edge Technology,' the summit will take place at the…

Former Fave Execs Joel Neoh and Audra Pakalnyte have launched First Move, a founder-led early-stage fund, to empower consumer-focused startups across Southeast Asia. The fund provides vital pre-seed funding of up to $100,000, and has a current portfolio of seven companies spanning Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

NEU Battery Materials, a Singapore-based lithium-ion battery recycling startup, has raised a total of $3.7 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round led by SGInnovate, a Singapore government-backed deep tech investor and ecosystem builder.

Touch ‘n Go eWallet users are now able to conveniently payat more areas under the 19 enabled councils, with complete coverage for both Kuala Lumpur and Selangor areas in Malaysia. The newly enabled councils are the Majlis Perbandaran Klang, MajlisBandaraya Seremban - Nilai, and Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya.

We are seeing a growing consensus across industries on the subjects of #ESG and #carbon reduction, two areas in which #enterprises need to make strong efforts to maintain a competitive edge. The cement and construction industry, however, plays an especially critical role. 

Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia are boosting their information and technology collaboration with the visit of Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) Abdullah Al-Swaha and the signing of various agreements on Sunday.

Despite the economic challenges faced post-pandemic, Indonesia has seen a 28 percent growth in the market share of peer to peer (P2P) lending in just 6 months, YouGov's study showed on Monday. The study further solidifies the position of fintech in Indonesia, particularly P2P lending, as an attractive investment instrument for the public.

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, VinFast, has opened the doors to its new showroom in Berlin. The new store is the third in Germany and continues the expansion of the marque’s network across Europe.

Roojai, Thailand’s online insurance provider, has on Monday announced it has agreed to acquire FWD General Insurance Public Company Limited in Thailand. With this acquisition, Roojai will substantially increase its market share in Thailand with a combined portfolio of over $50 million in annual premium.