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Singapore digital banking firm Tyme raises $180M capital from Tencent and CDC Group
Tyme has successfully secured investments from Tencent and CDC to complete its $180 million Series B capital raise. Tyme, which has its roots in South Africa, is using the funding to grow TymeBank in South Africa and GOTyme in the Philippines.
For Anchanto’s Vaibhav Dabhade, digitalization requires a deep structural shift for companies getting into e-commerce [Q&A]
Technology today is omnipresent and plays an important part in the enablement of all the innovations when it comes to e-commerce. The industry has witnessed tremendous growth in the past few years, which has been bolstered by the recent pandemic.
GIC-backed VNG to raise funds ahead of US listing – report
The company is said to be seeking to raise $200 million to $300 million from new and existing backers.
Binance Labs leads $1.5M Seed Round for BBS Network
Binance Labs has led the $1.5 million seed round for Bulletin Board System (BBS) Network. The investment is part of Binance Labs' broader strategy to grow the global blockchain ecosystem.
Hong Kong’s WeLab acquires Bank Jasa Jakarta in Indonesia to launch second digital bank in Asia
WeLab announced Monday the acquisition of PT Bank Jasa Jakarta (BJJ), a commercial bank in Indonesia, with plans to launch its second digital bank in Asia further to the successful launch of WeLab Bank in Hong Kong. WeLab said it had drawn wide-spread interest from existing and new investors who have already contributed $240 million for this transaction,…
Life lessons from the priceless gift of mentorship and coaching
A growth mindset is very important for a leader. It allows one to identify opportunities even within a crisis.
Binance Smart Chain and Animoca Brands set up $200M investment program for blockchain gaming projects
Binance Smart Chain (BSC) and Animoca Brands are launching a $200 million investment program to accelerate and incubate early crypto gaming startups that are building on BSC.
Building an empire: It takes a village
Combine your strengths and passions, pull from the talent and input from those around you, and whatever you’re doing, make it unique. It’s part of you and your story. Remember, you want to create something that adds value to society and encourages people to gravitate towards you. And above all else, follow your heart and create a brand you can be proud……
Singapore financial technology firm Xen Capital raises $7.5M Series A led by Headline Asia
Xen Capital has raised $7.5 million in a Series A round led by Headline Asia (formerly known as Infinity Ventures) to scale its business to business to consumer (B2B2C) alternative investment platform.
Vingroup seeks to list car unit in US in 2H2022 to raise at least $3B – report
Vingroup had set up a Singapore-based holding company owning a stake in Vinfast's operations in Vietnam to fuel the IPO process.
