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Singapore HealthTech platform Speedoc closes $28M Pre-Series B Round

Speedoc, the Singapore-based online and offline health provider, announced Tuesday it has closed its $28 million pre-series B funding round. The round includes new investors including Bertelsmann Investments, Shinhan Venture investment and Mars Growth. Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, which led Speedoc’s $5 million Series A funding round in 2020,…

ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2022 winners: Startup Leaders of the Year and Corporate Sustainability Champions

TechNode Global is pleased to announce the winners of the following awards categories of the ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2022: Startup Leader of the Year & Enterprise Award: Corporate Sustainability Champions.

Digital networking post-pandemic: How professionals can protect their data and find work in a gig economy?

The digital world makes our work lives so much more efficient and productive – and now we have the ability to replace a simple burden like business cards with a simple, better way to connect with people. The question is how safe it is to be connected all the time, even with a business card? Can you control privacy settings with unwanted connections?

Touch ‘n Go eWallet expands cross-border payment to China in collaboration with Alipay

Touch ‘n Go Group, via TNG Digital Sdn Bhd (TNG Digital), owner and operator of Touch ‘n Go eWallet, announced Monday it is expanding its cross-border payment capabilities to China through its collaboration with Alipay+, a suite of global cross-border digital payments and marketing solutions operated by Ant Group.

BEYOND Expo | How has the pandemic changed consumer electronic trends?

In recent years there has been a concerted push within the field of consumer electronics toward smart devices and digital services, with the emergence and growth of sectors such as smart home, digital health metrics, and online shopping tech. But how has the pandemic impacted such trends?

Techmurah partners Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation to nurture green tech youth entrepreneurs

Techmurah, a Malaysia-based electronic devices e-commerce platform, on Monday announced its collaboration with Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) to nurture green tech entrepreneurs among youth to create a greener environment.

Fundamental infrastructure will provide the most value for Web3 sector, says Thai-based SCB 10X’s Kris Supavatanakul

In the interview, Supavatanakul also shared his views on the potential of Web3 sector in Southeast Asia, the firm’s preferences and his suggestions for Web3 startups.

GHL partners Alipay+ to enable travelers to use mobile e-wallets

Foreign travelers visiting Malaysia can now pay using their domestic mobile e-wallets at over 40,000 retail outlets powered by GHL Systems Berhad (GHL), which is made possible through a partnership announced on Monday with Alipay+, a global cross-border digital payments and marketing solution.

Animoca Brands partners Arevo to produce NFT-centric carbon fiber bikes

United States 3D-printing firm Arevo, Inc. has partnered with Animoca Brands to produce a line of custom carbon fiber bikes inspired by and decorated with individually owned non-fungible token (NFT) artwork.