JIL invests $22.5M in Genesia Venture Fund IV Investment

Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) has announced its decision to make an limited partner (LP) investment of JPY3.5 billion ($22.5 million) in Genesia Venture Fund IV Investment…

Analysts foresee electric vehicles to gain tractions in Malaysia

Analysts have foreseen electric vehicles (EVs) to gain tractions in Malaysia underpinned by EVs-related investment in the country.

Soft Space partners Hokkoku FHD to launch SoftPOS solution supporting stablecoin payments

Malaysia-based fintech firm Soft Space and Japan-based Hokkoku Financial Holdings (Hokkoku FHD) have teamed up to launch the next-generation SoftPOS solution that enables…

SC seeks public feedback on proposed enhancements to the framework for digital asset exchange

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has on Monday published a consultation paper to seek public feedback on proposed enhancements to its regulatory framework for Digital Asset…

Bank Islam taps Mastercard Move for digital fund transfer solutions within Malaysia and across borders

Malaysian lender Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad has become the first financial institution in Malaysia to implement Mastercard Move, a money transfer solutions that enables seamless…

Singapore’s Shieldbase AI raises additional funding led by GenAI Fund, First Move

Shieldbase AI, the Singapore-based enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) operating system startup, announced Monday additional funding led by GenAI Fund and First Move, joining…

India-based SportVot expands globally with focus on APAC, MENA, and Europe

SportVot, a cloud-based sports-tech platform based in India, has announced its expansion into international markets after gaining traction across the country.

Indonesia’s Monit raises $2.5M in funding led by Cento Ventures

Monit, Indonesia’s leading spend management platform, has raised $2.5 million in a funding round led by Cento Ventures, with strategic participation from Sansan, a Japanese leader…

VinFast signs dealer financing cooperation agreement with BCA

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has officially entered into a pivotal financial partnership with PT Bank Central Asia Tbk. (BCA), one of Indonesia's leading private banks.

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9 Reasons APAC businesses should prioritize privileged access management

With privileges come responsibilities – and risks. In a region as dynamic and digitally connected as the Asia Pacific region, the stakes are high. From cyber attacks to regulatory…

KWAP finalizes 12 General Partners under Dana Pemacu’s $1.42B fund allocation

Malaysia's retirement fund Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) announced Monday the shortlisted 12 global General Partners (GPs) with an allocation of MYR 6 billion…

VinFast inaugurates electric vehicle plant in Hà Tĩnh

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has officially inaugurated its electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Hà Tĩnh, located in the Vũng Áng Economic Zone, less than seven months…

Grab Malaysia, Proton expand strategic partnership to support e-hailing community

Malaysian national carmaker Proton and tech firm Grab Malaysia have taken another step forward in strengthening the commitment to the e-hailing community with the expansion of…

Tracxn : SEA tech holds ground at $2B in 1H as investors bet big on late-stage growth

Total funding for the Southeast Asia (SEA) tech ecosystem amounted to $2 billion in the first half, a drop of 24 percent compared to the $2.6 billion raised in the second half of…

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