Digital Asia

Hong Kong media group Next Digital, owned by jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai, will cease operating from July 1 after the company’s assets were frozen.

Singapore-based wealthtech platform Gotrade announced a US$7 million funding round led by LocalGlobe. Gojek CEO Kevin Aluwi also participated

The pandemic has spurred interest in saving and investment apps around the world. Vietnamese investment app Infina lands $2M seed round.

The evolving banking landscape has pushed traditional banks to digitalize in order to cater to consumer demand for personalized and value-added services.

Malaysia has jumped into the digital banking fray following the recent issuance of a policy document on the licensing framework for digital banks.

Singapore may become the first foreign country to recognise MySejahtera as Malaysia “ Digital Vaccination Passport”.

Pakistani startup ecosystem had positive year, moving 7 spots to 75th globally and 2nd in South Asia, according to Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021.

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Bank of Thailand have launched a cross-border QR payment linkage, allowing consumers and merchants in both countries.

Micron Malaysia committed to RM1.5 billion worth of investments over a span of 10 years, is optimistic about its outlook in the country.

Global shipping and logistics company UPS is set to expand its retail presence in Malaysia this year amid a boom in e-commerce by partnering with ParcelHub.