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Does Axiata-RHB consortium have what it takes to win a digital bank license in Malaysia? [Q&A]

In an interview, Boost CEO Sheyantha Abeykoon told TechNode Global the competitive edge Axiata-RHB consortium have against other contenders and how will it position the digital bank should the consortium were granted a digital banking license.

Singapore’s Sea Q2 revenue jumps 159% on-year; raises full year 2021 guidance

Sea’s strong revenue growth came when many of its markets continue to see a high volume of COVID cases.

Singapore financing startup Jenfi raises $6.3M Series A led by Monk’s Hill Ventures

The Series A funding will be used for product development, customer acquisition, and expansion in Southeast Asia.

Challenges and opportunities: How digital tools help increase customer retention rate and yield for traditional businesses like automotive service

These three phases of digitization correspond to the three states of "before service," "in service," and "after service," respectively. Without the digitalization of vehicle condition management, customer relationship management will purely rely on managers and technicians.

Sunway iLabs announces top 5 startups for its 2021 Super Accelerator program

In the next three months of the Super Accelerator programme, Sunway iLabs will help the selected top five startup founders connect with Sunway’s global network of partners, industry experts, mentors and investors.

‘Coffee Talk’ director on how to market PC games

In the context of effective marketing, game creator Mohammad Fahmi believes that all indie studios should pre-launch their games properly.

GIC-backed VNG mulls $3 billion SPAC listing – report

VNG’s potential listing plan also came as more Southeast Asian tech firms were planning US listings through mergers with blank-check companies.

Challenges and opportunities as Buy Now, Pay Later shopping gains traction in Malaysia

The ongoing pandemic has helped to accelerate the uptake of BNPL as commerce increasingly moves online and consumers look for alternatives to better manage their finances.