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The rise of regional startup hubs in emerging markets
Communication is central to any startup in 2025. Whether increasing security through one-time passwords (OTPs), delivering real-time updates, or enabling efficient customer service, timely and effective communication has become the hallmark of a successful startup.
Golden Gate Ventures MENA secures strategic investment from Oman Investment Authority
Golden Gate Ventures, a Singapore-based early-stage investment firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Oman Investment Authority (OIA) through its technology investment arm, Innovation Development Oman (IDO).
Bullish Aim partners YTL Communications to develop next-generation common fiber infrastructure in Malaysia
Bullish Aim Group (BA Group), Malaysia-based telecommunications infrastructure provider, and YTL Communications Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of YTL Power International Berhad, have entered into a strategic joint venture to develop next-generation common fiber infrastructure.
Capital A to issue internal targets for enhanced transparency and investor confidence
Malaysia-based Capital A has announced that it will be issuing internal targets moving forward, as part of its commitment to ensure transparency, accountability, and investor confidence.
Draper Dragon sees most opportunities in PayFi, ZK solutions & GameFi within Web3 sphere [Q&A]
Draper Dragon is headquartered in Silicon Valley and have management and consulting offices in Shanghai, China. As a member of the Draper Venture Network, it draws upon the substantial resources and capabilities developed over two decades of venture capital investing
CTOS, Maybank Islamic team up to launch BaaS initiative for SMEs, consumers in Malaysia
CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd (CTOS), a Malaysia-based credit reporting agency, has joined forces with Maybank Islamic Berhad, an Islamic financial institution in Malaysia, to launch the first of its kind banking-as-a-service (BaaS) initiative.
Youngtimers acquires Richmond Funds Management for APAC expansion
Following the successful acquisition of C Capital in November 2024, Youngtimers AG, a Swiss-listed company, has announced a major step in its Asia Pacific (APAC) expansion with the signing of a non-binding term sheet for the acquisition of the Australian-based Richmond Funds Management (RFM), which will be rebranded as C Capital Australia upon completion of…
Coller Capital closes GP-led transaction of high-growth assets in China with GSR Ventures
Coller Capital, a global private market secondaries manager, has successfully closed a general partner (GP)-led secondary transaction in partnership with GSR Ventures, a global venture capital investment firm renowned for its investments in the consumer and technology sector.
Singapore’s Cobo partners with CoinCover, Shift Markets to strengthen crypto security and exchange infrastructure
Cobo, a Singapore-based digital asset custody and infrastructure solutions firm, has announced the signing of two strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with global cryptocurrency insurance-backed technology firm CoinCover and crypto-as-a-service provider Shift Markets.
Petronas, Universiti Teknologi Petronas and TM One establish Malaysia’s first private 5G lab
Malaysia-based state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), and telecommunication firm Telekom Malaysia's enterprise and government sector solutions arm TM One, have established Malaysia’s first private 5G research and development lab, the PETRONAS-UTP 5G Innovation Lab or PER5ONA.
