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Innovating to improve cybersecurity is forever a work in progress
This is the nature of cybersecurity innovation. Different companies come up with different solutions and offer various sets of features and functions. Upon closer scrutiny, some will probably find similarities in features or overlaps between cybersecurity platforms marketed under different acronyms or categories.
Malaysia approves $29.64M initial funding for seven ECF, P2P platforms under NIMP2030 strategic CoSIF
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) announced last Saturday that a total of seven equity crowdfunding (ECF) and peer-to-peer financing (P2P) platforms have been selected to participate in the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP2030) Strategic Co-Investment Fund (CoSIF).
Singapore’s Elev8 Venture Partners leads $50M funding round in smallcase
Smallcase, India’s largest model portfolios platform, has raised $50 million in its Series D funding round with a mix of primary and secondary led by Singapore's Elev8 Venture Partners.
AEON Bank partners Malaysia Esport Federation to nurture E-Sports talents among local youth
Malaysian Islamic digital bank AEON Bank (M) Berhad and electronic sports governing body Malaysia Esports Federation (MESF) have teamed up to nurture E-Sports talents among local youth.
NUS expands start-up hub in Tokyo to propel deep tech innovation
NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS), is expanding its presence in Japan with the launch of its second BLOCK71 office in Tokyo today.
AI is crucial for anti-counterfeiting success in Southeast Asia
AI and innovation are essential in the fight against counterfeits. They give businesses the tools to protect their products and restore consumer trust. As the market evolves, entrepreneurs and tech leaders have a unique chance to build smarter, scalable solutions that shape the future of global commerce.
Petronas FutureTech 4.0 seeks innovators to drive the future of energy
Malaysia's state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) has launched the fourth edition of its accelerator program, FutureTech 4.0, aimed at scaling innovative solutions that addresses real-world industry challenges and redefine the future of energy.
PolicyStreet launches protection plan with Ashley Furniture HomeStore
PolicyStreet, a Malaysian insurtech company, has announced the launch of the Furniture Protection Plan (FPP) in partnership with Ashley Furniture HomeStore, with an intuitive claims portal set to launch in mid-May to further simplify furniture insurance.
Telcos turn to the cloud to power AI innovation
Resilient, scalable cloud infrastructure empowers Asia Pacific’s Telcos to sustainably drive new revenue streams, enable AI-powered customer experiences, and accelerate modernization initiatives
Singtel’s NCS expands APAC market with Globe Telecom joint venture
Singtel's technology services firm NCS has on Thursday announced that it is expanding its Asia Pacific (APAC) footprint through a joint venture with Globe Telecom in the Philippines.
