Asia-Pacific
East, South, South-East, Central Asia plus Australasia.
Fintech
TBC Uzbekistan Launches Fully Digital Insurance Service
TBC Uzbekistan expands its digital ecosystem with the full rollout of TBC Insurance, offering seamless, app-based life insurance services and plans to broaden into personal insurance.
Fintech
Salmon Raises $88M to Transform Fintech Access Across Southeast Asia
Philippines-based fintech Salmon secures $88M in equity and bonds to expand AI-driven credit solutions, marking a milestone Nordic bond issuance in Southeast Asia.
Asia and Africa Surge Ahead in Startup Genome’s 2025 Ecosystem Rankings
Startup Genome’s 2025 report reveals a 31% global ecosystem value drop, while Asia and Africa show strong growth.
1337 Ventures Becomes Malaysia’s First Microsoft for Startups Champion Network
1337 Ventures has partnered with Microsoft to empower Malaysia’s startups with essential tools, mentorship, and funding opportunities, la
SigIQ.ai’s AI Tutor Breaks Records, Aims to Democratize Elite Education
Berkeley startup SigIQ.ai emerges from stealth with $9.5M funding after its AI tutor aces India’s toughest exam.
AI & ML
AIQ Secures $340M Contract with ADNOC to Deploy ENERGYai for AI-Driven Optimization
AIQ, a Presight company, secures a $340M contract with ADNOC to deploy ENERGYai, leveraging AI to optimize upstream operations.
Blockchain
Fintech
Coinhako Joins TP ICAP’s Fusion Digital Assets to Enhance Wholesale Crypto Liquidity
Singapore-based Coinhako partners with TP ICAP’s Fusion Digital Assets, expanding institutional crypto liquidity.
Fintech
ICD and Asia Alliance Bank Launch $25M Islamic Financing for Uzbekistan’s SMEs
ICD and Asia Alliance Bank have signed a $25M Islamic financing facility to support SME growth in Uzbekistan.
Calculus Group Signs ₹1000 Crore AI-Powered Rural Development MoU with HRDS INDIA
Calculus Group partners with HRDS INDIA in a ₹1000 crore AI-driven initiative to transform rural India, introducing smart sanitation, IoT infrastructure, and sustainable ecosystems, impac
Sustainable Global Trade Initiative (SGTI) Launches to Transform Global Trade
SGTI, backed by major global organizations, aims to redefine trade with ethical, resilient, and inclusive practices.
1337 Ventures Backs Arus Oil, Pushing Sustainability with Over 2M Kgs Recycled
Malaysian startup Arus Oil, backed by 1337 Ventures, is transforming waste into renewable energy.
AI & ML
SpotDraft Secures $54M Series B to Revolutionize AI-Powered Contract Management
SpotDraft raises $54M in Series B funding, led by Vertex Growth and Trident Partners, to enhance its AI-powered contract management platform.
Fintech
Careem Pay Expands Money Transfer Service to Egypt
Careem Pay now enables UAE residents to send money to Egypt instantly and at competitive rates.
Fintech
WeLab Bank Achieves First-time Breakeven With Sustainable Profitability Ahead
WeLab Bank announced today its achievement of first-time breakeven in December 2024 - just over 4 years after its establishment.
Biotech
Ant Group to Connect 280,000 Doctors on Haodf Healthcare Platform with 800 Million Healthcare Users
Following Ant Group’s acquisition of Haodf, a leading healthcare platform specializing in online doctor consultations, Ant Group President Cyril Han and Haodf.com Founder Hang Wang jointl
Blockchain
Fintech
Bitget CEO Shares Vision for 2025: Innovation, Growth, and the Path to Respect
Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and
Blockchain
Fintech