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Malaysia’s BrioHR raises $6.5M in Series A funding led by Openspace Ventures
BrioHR, a Malaysia-based human resource (HR) tech startup, announced Wednesday that it has secured S$8.7 million ($6.5 million) in Series A funding, enhancing its ability to change the way businesses manage HR practices across Southeast Asia.
Why going local is the smartest global move in fintech
Think regionally. Build for compliance from the start. Use AI like it’s your co-founder. And always, always prioritize vision over vanity metrics. Because at the end of the day, growth without grounding is just noise.
Singapore’s VFlowTech secures $20.5M in fundraising led by Granite Asia
VFlowTech, a Singapore-based energy storage solutions firm, has successfully raised $20.5 million in its latest funding round.
Quantum DC Advisory foresees Thailand data center infrastructure to rise 17 times to 2GW in next five to seven years
Quantum DC Advisory Chief Executive Officer Joshua Robinson believes that Thailand’s data center infrastructure could increase by 17 times to 2GW from a low base of 120MW over the next five to seven years.
Sea’s revenue jumps 29.6 percent amid strong e-commerce sales
Singapore's tech conglomerate Sea Limited saw its revenue surge 29.6 percent year on year to $4.8 billion in the first quarter, underpinned by strong e-commerce growth.
Vietnam’s Bien Hoa Consumer secures funding from UOBVM for clean and green product expansion
Bien Hoa Consumer Joint Stock Company (BHC), a core subsidiary of TTC AgriS, has officially announced the successful completion of a strategic fundraising round from UOB Venture Management Pte Ltd (UOBVM) managed funds.
Partners Group to acquire Singapore-based data center platform Digital Halo as it plans $400M pan-Asian expansion
Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, acting on behalf of its clients, has agreed to acquire Digital Halo Pte. Ltd. from its existing shareholders, including ARCH Capital.
Brinc launches Brinc Korea with acquisition of Next Stage Venture Studio
Brinc, the global venture accelerator with a portfolio spanning climate tech, AI, and IoT, has officially entered the South Korean market by acquiring Next Stage Venture Studio, a Seoul-based accelerator launched in 2024. The acquisition marks the first time a global accelerator has acquired a domestic accelerator in South Korea, signaling Brinc’s deepening…
Vietnam’s VinFast collaborates with four Philippine partners for service network expansion
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) carmaker VinFast announced Tuesday the official signing of collaboration agreements with four partners in the Philippines: Goodyear Philippines, Tire King and Rubber Products, Power Tread Services, and Marcjan Cavite.
Cyber resilience: Current and future trends
As cyber threats continue to evolve, organizations have to treat resilience as a priority. True cyber resilience demands much more than the newest tools, requiring a fundamental shift in mindset, where security is woven into every aspect of operations. Organizations must combine cutting-edge technologies with robust processes and strong governance. On the…
