Malaysia central bank, ASEAN 5 to set up multilateral platform for cross-border payment connectivity

The central bank of Malaysia is working with ASEAN 5 (Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia), together with the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub in Singapore, to put in place a multilateral platform for cross-border payment connectivity, news agency Bernama reported on Thursday. Bank Negara Malaysia Assistant Governor Suhaimi Ali said the project, known…

Antler closes $285M emerging growth fund to back industry leaders

Singapore-based startup accelerator Antler has closed Antler Elevate, a $285 million emerging growth fund that backs the next generation of game-changing founders across 20+ technology ecosystems. Managed from offices in London, Singapore, and New York, Antler Elevate invests in remarkable founders beyond day zero—providing scale-up capital from Series A onwards for companies that have…

Geekbuying – A Recognized and Trusted Global Online Shop

LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Geekbuying, founded in 2012, is an online retailer selling a vast assortment of products. It is dedicated to creating a customer-oriented platform and has grown to become one of the leading e-commerce platforms, winning many international awards, such as the "Outstanding Merchant Award" from PayPal, and recognition from well-known media, like Tech Advisor…

Seedstars’ Alisée de Tonnac on investing in global startups and emerging markets [Q&A]

In this TechNode Global Q&A, Alisée de Tonnac, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Seedstars, shares on the company's 10-year journey in supporting entrepreneurship in emerging markets. Seedstars, which started as a global startup competition, has evolved to include investing in startups, running educational programs, and creating a vast network of entrepreneurial ecosystem players.…

India’s internet economy to reach $1 trillion by 2030, says report

A continued shift in consumer behavior and evolution of the business ecosystem will underpin the growth of India’s internet economy, from approximately $175 billion of consumption in 2022 to about $1 trillion by 2030, according to a report revealed on Tuesday. The report titled "The e-Conomy of a Billion Connected Indians" released by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company showed that the…

Enhancing the customer experience with a human-centric approach to fashion retail [Q&A]

In this TechNode Global Q&A with key leaders from the World Mode Holdings Group (WMH) team, we learn about the company's strategic expansion into the Asia Pacific region, providing tailored solutions to APAC brands to enhance O2O capabilities, localization to address the needs of various target markets, talent development, partnerships, and a focus on sustainability. Shinsuke Kafuku, CEO…

Diane Wang Emphasizes the Significance of Digital Tools in Boosting Women Entrepreneurship at the 2023 BRICS Women’s Leadership Forum

BEIJING, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To deepen business cooperation and promote women entrepreneurship among BRICS countries, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and the China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC) held the 2023 BRICS Women's Leadership Forum on June 5 in Beijing. Diane Wang, Member of BRICS WBA China Chapter, Founder, Chairperson & CEO of…