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Softbank-backed Carro expands into Hong Kong with Beyond Cars acquisition
Carro, Southeast Asia's largest online used car platform, has on Thursday announced its acquisition of Beyond Cars, one of the leading used car platforms in Hong Kong. With Hong Kong under its belt, the firm is now present in a total of seven markets, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, and Taiwan.
Razer’s fintech arm rebrands as Fiuu
Razer Fintech, the financial technology arm of Razer Inc., together with its business to business (B2B) payments unit, Razer Merchant Services (RMS), have announced a dynamic rebranding initiative on Friday. The company unveils a new single name, logo, and identity as Fiuu, signifying its ambitious plans to become a leading force in the future of digital…
Indonesian Proptech company Rukita secures $15M Series B1 funding
Rukita, an Indonesia-based proptech group, announced Thursday that it has secured $15 million in the Series B1 fund raise. In this round, the company welcomes exciting new investors and partners: MPower Partners, BNI Ventures, Openspace Ventures, and other international impact investors including renowned NBA star Jeremy Lin.
4 Key trends reshaping the future of work culture
Business leaders are always looking into their crystal balls to predict the next big trend as office workers continue to adjust to newer ways of working, following the rise of hybrid models. It’s not enough to just have an opinion on what the future will look like. Thus, we conducted a comprehensive analysis to identify key macro trends influencing the…
Singapore insurtech Sunday acquires Indonesian general insurer KSK Insurance
Sunday Ins Holding, a Singapore-based regional full-stackinsurtech group, has completed the acquisition of PT KSK Insurance Indonesia in January. The deal makes the firm as one of the largest insurtech groups fully licensed in the two largest general insurance markets in the region with revenue surpassing $100 million.
Telkomsel Ventures, AppWorks launch accelerator program to develop innovative solutions for Indonesian startups
Telkomsel, a digital ecosystem enabler through Telkomsel Ventures, has on Thursday announced a partnership to launch startup accelerator program TINC Batch #9 in collaboration with AppWorks, a Taiwan-based startup community. The program aims to develop innovative startups to provide digital solutions across various sectors in Indonesia.
Wise ramps up Singapore presence with expanded office and five new local leadership hires
Wise, the global financial technology company, has on Thursday announced the expansion of its Singapore office, key leadership hires, and product innovations, reinforcing its commitment to Singapore.
2nd China-Malaysia Science & Technology Innovation Summit opens in Kuala Lumpur
The two-day summit is one of the key commemorative initiatives for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia.
2023 Round-up and 2024 tech predictions: Will AI frame the future?
The digital landscape is in a constant state of evolution, and these trends offer just a preview of what awaits us in 2024. #AI has left its mark on all facets of technology, fundamentally transforming our perspectives on sustainability, data management, and even our everyday experiences. It remains a defining force shaping our future, making it crucial for…
IFC provides $64M green loan to boost renewable energy in Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam
A new investment through a green loan facility will help develop more renewable energy projects in Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, with International Finance Corporation (IFC)'s $64 million to Sermsang Palang Ngan Company Limited (SPN) aiming to address the region's growing energy demand.
