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India’s Medulance secures $3M in Series A funding led by Alkemi Growth Capital

Medulance, a player in India's emergency healthcare services sector, has secured $3 million in Series A funding, led by Alkemi Growth Capital. Medulance said in a statement on Tuesday the funding round also saw participation from investors such as Dexter Capital, Aman Gupta, and Namita Thapar.

Tracxn : SEA FinTech startups see 13 percent decline in funding in first quarter amid slowdown in economic activity

The Southeast Asia (SEA) finTech sector secured funding worth $530 million in the first quarter of 2024, a 13 percent lower than the $607 million raised in the corresponding quarter last year, Tracxn said in a a report on Tuesday.

Malaysia’s Sunway inks TVET agreement with Ministry of Youth and Sports

Malaysia-based conglomerate Sunway and the National Youth Advance Skills Training Institute (IKTBN) in Dusun Tua, a public vocational school under the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Malaysia, have inked deal to foster closer cooperation focusing on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the fields of electrical and mechanical, and…

Analysts see renewable energy export a new growth driver for Malaysia

Analysts view the Malaysian government's move to set up an energy exchange platform to facilitate cross-border trading of renewable energy positively as it will boost the country's renewable energy industry.

APAC is the blueprint for regulating the blockchain space

When it comes to enhancing digital sovereignty and #privacy, vital in an era of increased data exploitation and breaches, blockchain solutions are empowering individuals with increased protection and autonomy. While regulation is necessary to curb illicit activities, such as fraud and money laundering, the ideal #crypto policy balances these concerns…

Softbank-backed Carro seeks valuation above $2B as it prepares for IPO- report

Carro is raising capital during one of the hardest possible times for fledgling firms. The Southeast Asia technology industry has been plagued by job cuts, CEO resignations and falling startup valuations, making it difficult for companies to debut on public markets.

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The rise of the on-demand economy: Implications for the future of logistics

The #OnDemand seсtor shows no signs of slowing down. But while ultra-fast #delivery oрens new revenue streams, it also strains #logistiсs networks built for slower suррly сhains. Businesses must rethink deсades-old strategies to align with the 24/7 рulse of this emerging eсonomy.

Malaysia sets up energy exchange for cross-border green electricity sales

In line with Malaysia’s energy transition aspiration and commitment to support regional power integration via the ASEAN Power Grid Initiative, the government of Malaysia has agreed to establish Energy Exchange Malaysia (ENEGEM) for cross-border green electricity sales to neighboring countries.

Study: SEA’s 13 decarbonization investment ideas present $150B green economy market opportunities

Bain & Company, GenZero, Standard Chartered and Temasek have in their recent report highlighted top 13 decarbonization investment ideas in Southeast East Asia which present $150 billion green economy market opportunities.

Vietjet Air Cargo, Teleport deepen partnership with exclusive commercial rights on first key lane

Teleport, a Malaysia-based integrated logistics solutions provider, announced Monday that it will be managing the exclusive commercial rights of Vietjet Air Cargo’s New Delhi – Ho Chi Minh City belly space.