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500 Global-backed StoreHub to focus on existing markets as it aims to reach profitability within two years

In the interview, Fong also shared some of his opinions on issues related to the digitization within the F&B industry post-pandemic.

3 Gaming and social trends to watch out for in the metaverse

The metaverse is envisioned to be vibrant online ecosystems that can facilitate new business ideas, empower digital ownership, boost creativity, and enhance social interaction. While the exact outlook of the metaverse is still in play, there are boundless opportunities yet to be explored. 

New MRANTI Park Master Plan will assist Malaysia in facing Industrial Revolution 4.0, says PM

MRANTI Park will be equipped with modern infrastructure, including high-speed broadband and 5G technology, as well as incentives and funding opportunities. It is also designed to attract young professionals and create a stable pathway for highly skilled talents

Singapore Web3 firm Suberra secures $2.7M funding

Singapore Web3 firm Suberra has raised $2.7 million to date over two funding rounds from investors like Spartan Capital, Delphi Ventures, Hashed, Newman Capital, Defiance Capital, Arcane Group, and TsingTech Ventures.

Hong Kong’s Start-up Express International calls for applications

At Start-Up Express International, outstanding early-stage start-ups from around the world will share the stage with Start-up Express winners from Hong Kong.

Singapore’s bolttech acquires majority shareholding in Indonesian broker Axle Asia

Bolttech, the Singapore-based international insurtech, announced Thursday it has completed the acquisition of a majority shareholding in PT Axle Asia, an established insurance broker in Indonesia.

5 Industries with huge potential for NFT applications

NFTs have the capability to represent any item, right, or record. As is typically the case with historically momentous discoveries, NFTs are a nascent technology causing an unprecedented cultural and financial shift due to its rapidly increasing rate of innovation and acceptance. 

MAS launches ESG Impact Hub to spur growth of ESG ecosystem

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Wednesday launched the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) Impact Hub (the Hub) to spur co-location and collaboration between ESG FinTech start-ups and solution providers, financial institutions and real economy stakeholders.

Cool Cats secures strategic investment from Animoca Brands

Cool Cats Group LLC, the web3 company behind the iconic blue-chip non-fungible token (NFT) collection Cool Cats, announced Wednesday that it has received a strategic investment from Animoca Brands, the Hong Kong-based company advancing digital property rights for gaming and the open metaverse.

Malaysia’s Carsome banks on digital banking to complement existing car business

In the interview, Kee also shared the opportunities Carsome sees in building a digital bank in Malaysia and the competitive edge it has against others. He, however, declined to comment on the launching timeline of the digital bank.