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Singapore’s YouTrip launches in-app travel insurance
Singapore's neobank YouTrip announced Monday that it has launched a new travel insurance product on its multi-currency app for all local users. Rolled out in conjunction with online insurance provider, HL Assurance (HLAS), travellers can now purchase a single-trip policy directly and conveniently on the YouTrip app, and enjoy up to 65 percent in savings on…
How data connectivity is driving the future of the automotive industry
As systems evolve towards fully autonomous driving, data-driven services, and much greater personalization in the software-defined car, robust, high-performance, and secure connectivity will become increasingly indispensable.
East Ventures remains bullish on Indonesia & Southeast Asia despite headwinds
In the exclusive interview, Cuaca also shared his views on the overall tech ecosystem in Indonesia, startups’ valuation and the firm’s exit strategy.
China’s Xinghuo BIF and Malaysia’s Zetrix jointly introduce Web3 Services
China's Xinghuo Blockchain Infrastructure and Facility (Xinghuo BIF) and Malaysia's Zetrix have jointly announced the introduction of blockchain-based identifiers (BID) / verifiable credentials (VC) and blockchain-based E-signing services to international markets.
X-PITCH 2022 is open for applications [Partner Event]
The TECH FOR GOOD theme of X-PITCH 2022 highlights the challenges in the post-pandemic world and innovations that will make meaningful social impacts for the public good. Participating teams should focus on applications and services that accelerate digital transformation around five major categories, backed by Web3, AI, 5G, edge computing, and next-gen…
Is career stagnation a myth? How can businesses and employees break out of that cycle?
Ultimately, upskilling boils down to the mindsets of both employers – in encouraging their employees and leading them on their upskilling journey, and working professionals, in taking charge of their own development and maintaining a positive mindset toward learning.
India’s MoHash raises $6M seed funding led by Quona and Sequoia Capital India
MoHash, an India-based decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, announced Thursday that it has raised $6 million seed funding led by Quona and Sequoia Capital India which aims to offer global capital access to private debt in high growth economies and creating liquidity. The round also saw participation from Jump Crypto, Hashed Ventures, Coinbase Ventures,…
Women in tech: How these VCs are helping to close gender gap in Southeast Asia
We talked to several venture capital (VC) firms in the region to learn more from their perspectives about gender gap in the tech ecosystem. We sought for their thoughts on gender lens investing and asked for their suggestions on how female tech entrepreneurs can improve further, addressing their challenges in the male-dominated tech startup ecosystem.
[In-person event] Reconnect: How to engage employees in hybrid workplace
In metropolitan cities like Bangkok, Jakarta, and Kuala Lumpur, the perennial traffic jams are returning post-pandemic. Long commuting hours and time spent stuck in traffic are affecting productivity and quality of life. What do workers prefer these days and how can technology play a part in helping businesses bring back the balance?
