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India’s internet economy to reach $1 trillion by 2030, says report
A continued shift in consumer behavior and evolution of the business ecosystem will underpin the growth of India’s internet economy, from approximately $175 billion of consumption in 2022 to about $1 trillion by 2030, according to a report revealed on Tuesday.
Enhancing the customer experience with a human-centric approach to fashion retail [Q&A]
In this TechNode Global Q&A with key leaders from the World Mode Holdings Group (WMH) team, we learn about the company's strategic expansion into the Asia Pacific region, providing tailored solutions to APAC brands to enhance O2O capabilities, localization to address the needs of various target markets, talent development, partnerships, and a focus on…
Singapore’s Aspire hits profitability three months after closing $100M Series C funding
Just months after closing an oversubscribed $100 million Series C round, Singapore-based business to business (B2B) fintech firm Aspire announced that it has achieved profitability.
Five Malaysian firms selected to pilot projects with MRANTI and UNICEF
Five Malaysian firms have been selected to pilot projects with the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Sequoia India & Southeast Asia rebrands as Peak XV Partners
Sequoia India & Southeast Asia, the largest venture capital firm in the region which manages over $9.2 billion across 13 funds, will now be known as Peak XV Partners globally.
Fever’s Santiago Santamaría Soler on how data-driven insights are shaping the future of entertainment [Q&A]
In this TechNode Global Q&A, Santiago Santamaría Soler, Fever's Global Head of Communications, Public and Institutional Relationships, underscored the role of their data-driven approach in understanding user demand and trends. Fever's technology allows it to collect hundreds of millions of data points that provide valuable insights into what people like,…
Gobi Partners releases 2022 Sustainability Report as part of its commitment to UNGC’s Corporate Sustainability Principles
Pan-Asian venture capital firm Gobi Partners (Gobi) has on Monday released its 2022 sustainability report, highlighting the firm’s progress towards building more sustainable and diverse companies.
More than 400 small businesses in the Philippines now accept Bitcoin payments
Pouch.ph, a payment fintech launched in 2021 in the Philippines, said Monday it is transforming the landscape of the Philippine digital economy by enabling more than 400 small businesses to accept and process Bitcoin payments.
Khazanah leads PolicyStreet’s $15.3 million Series B fundraising round
Malaysia's sovereign fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad (Khazanah), under its Dana Impak mandate, recently led a Series B fundraising round of a Malaysian homegrown insurance technology (InsurTech) company, PolicyStreet, raising a total of $15.3 million. PolicyStreet recent fundraising round also garnered strong support from other local and international…
UK’s YOOBIC opens Bangkok office, doubles down on Asia Pacific
YOOBIC, the all-in-one frontline employee experience platform based in United Kingdom, has on Tuesday announced the opening of its Asia Pacific (APAC) headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, to support the company’s rapid expansion in the region.
