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Grab raises full year guidance after Q3 revenue up 22 percent on year
Southeast Asia's superapp Grab Holdings Limited has raised its full year guidance after its revenue grew 22 percent year-over-year, or 17 percent on a constant currency basis to $873 million during the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.
Currenc Group proposes reverse merger with Hong Kong’s Animoca Brands
Currenc Group Inc., a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) solutions fintech firm, announced Monday that it has entered into a non-binding term sheet with Hong Kong-based gaming firm Animoca Brands Corporation Limited in relation to a potential proposal for Currenc to acquire 100 percent of Animoca Brands’ issued shares via a reverse merger.
Sastena Technology and FRIM forge AI-driven carbon intelligence partnership
Malaysia's artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled carbon intelligence firm Sastena Technology Sdn Bhd and the Forest Research Institute Malaysia's commercial subsidiary FRIM Incorporated Sdn Bhd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance Malaysia’s leadership in science-backed, AI-enabled carbon intelligence.
Vietnam’s Coolmate completes Series C funding round led by Vertex Growth Fund
Coolmate, the Vietnam’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion brand, announced Monday the completion of its Series C funding round led by Vertex Growth Fund.
Why end-to-end thinking will define Asia’s next generation of data centers
Asia’s digital economy is expanding at a breakneck speed. The pressure on data centres to modernize their cooling infrastructure will only intensify. To remain resilient, the industry must move decisively toward integrated, scalable liquid cooling solutions. This shift requires partners who specialize in both the fluid technology and the entire service…
Mandala Capital secures Green Climate Fund approval to scale climate adaptation and transform food systems in South and Southeast Asia
Mandala Capital, a private equity fund investing in the agriculture and food sectors across South and Southeast Asia, announced last Thursday that the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has officially approved the Mandala Capital SSEA Food Fund at its 43rd Board Meeting.
Malaysia’s Mantayay secures $5M investment led by Kairous Capital
Since its founding in Malaysia, Mantayay has grown to serve global clients in gaming, FMCG, and technology across Southeast Asia. The company today manages over 4,000 TikTok creators, produces more than 1,000 short-form videos each month, and generates over 100 million monthly views across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
Alternate Futures launches as a fund-backed Innovation Center in Singapore
Alternate Futures, a fund-backed Innovation Center was officially launched in Singapore through a strategic alliance with Agrifood Futures, to boost climate, food and energy investment across the region.
J&T Express launches largest self-built logistics hub in China
J&T Global Express Limited, an Indonesia-based integrated logistics service operator, announced last Thursday the official launch of its “J&T Express Greater Bay Area Digital Supply Chain Industrial Park” in China.
Singapore’s Aquilius raises Asia Pacific real estate secondaries program at $1.1B
Aquilius Investment Partners, a Singapore-based provider of secondaries solutions in the Asia Pacific region, completes fundraising of its second real estate secondaries flagship fund, AIP Secondary Fund II L.P. (AIP SF II) at $1.1 billion.
