For today's headlines: Keisuke Honda's startup fund prioritizes nurturing decacorns, India's Ecofy raises $10.83m funding from FMO to support expansion, Maxis and Public Bank collaborate to further accelerate digital adoption among Malaysian SMEs, and Sygnum raises more than $40m in funding led by Azimut Holding.
Read MoreFor today's headlines: Innovative Philippine startup Amica AI's Haven chatbot addresses loneliness issues, Airasia soars as monthly active users surge 48% in 4Q 2023, Singapore fintech collaborates with Alipay to meet holiday demand, and Nidec, EV motor maker, slashes profit outlook amidst rising China competition.
Read MoreFor today's headlines: HashKey Exchange forms strategic alliance with Animoca Brands to boost digital entertainment and Web3 ecosystem in Asia, NayaPay forges strategic alliance with Alipay to enhance global payments into Pakistan, Charge+ debuts cutting-edge fast charging station in Bangkok, paving the way for electric mobility advancement, and Malaysian Stock Exchange collaborates with SSM to introduce platform enabling seamless SME Fundraising.
Read MoreFor today's headlines: Singapore-based accelerator Antler shifts focus to more mature startups in 2024, Chinese gaming stocks surge after regulator withdraws draft rules, AC Ventures secures $210m to fuel tech-enabled businesses in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, and NTT Data to develop AI detection system for driver's cognitive decline.
Read MoreFor today's headlines: Clime Capital secures $127M in first close of South East Asia Clean Energy Fund II, Razer Merchant Services expands payment options through strategic partnership with BillEase, Linkko, Singapore-based tech startup, secures strategic funding round led by W3M ventures, and China's BYD supports Singapore startup in ASEAN E-Motorbike competition.
Read MoreFor today's headlines: BuildMart PH and Hubware join forces to drive digitalization in the construction industry, Grab Malaysia reports delivery partners benefitting from new earning structure during peak demand, BYD's Thai distributor to triple EV dealerships and expand commercial offerings, and India's Alt Mobility secures $6M in funding, co-led by Shell Ventures, Eurazeo, EV2 Ventures and Twynam.
Read MoreFor today's headlines: Malaysian food startup 'Meals in Minutes' secures $1.5m funding to expand operations globally, Foxconn announces partnership with India's HCL to establish chip testing plant, Cleantech startup Indra secures $4 million funding led by Mela Ventures, and StartUp Village launches 'SOAR' program to spotlight Filipino startups globally.
Read MoreFor today's headlines: Hong Kong's HashKey group secures unicorn status, Indonesia anticipates major listings in 2024, post-election uncertainty looms, Temasek-backed ABC Impact achieves first close of fund II with strong support from new investors, and Singapore's agritech innovator, DayaTani, secures impressive $2.3M in seed round financing.
Read MoreFor today's headlines: Baidu denies allegations of military links to Ernie AI chatbot, Japanese banks amp up support for late-stage startups fueling innovation, and Meiro, Singapore-based customer data platform, secures $3M in pre-Series A Funding for global expansion.
Read MoreFor today's headlines: Thai insurtech Roojai expands regional footprint with acquisition of Indonesia's Lifepal, Toki secures impressive $1.8M pre-seed funding for expansion in Philippine social commerce scene, and Purpose Venture Capital accelerates Bioworks' eco-friendly expansion in Asia
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