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- ZaynFi<\/a> raises US$600K to open up the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) to the masses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Haulio<\/a> acquires Indonesian digital logistics platform Logol to expand its haulage network across Southeast Asia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Prenetics<\/a> acquires cancer solution provider ACT Genomics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Aerodyne Group<\/a> branches out to Brazil with acquisition of majority stake in Grupo DR1<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pandorum Technologies<\/a> on track to combat corneal blindness around the world with 3D-printed corneas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Prenetics<\/a>-owned firm becomes first Asia-based company to receive FDA clearance for comprehensive genomic profiling test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How SwipeRx<\/a> would spend $500M to achieve universal healthcare coverage for underserved communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Seventh Sense<\/a> to set up deeptech R&D hub in Australia to fast-track innovation in artificial intelligence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- ALLCARE<\/a> offers tailor-made health benefits for entrepreneurs, freelancers, consultants and gig workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- CARSOME<\/a> supports strengthening Malaysia-Indonesia cooperation; joins forces with Electrum to accelerate EV adoption in Indonesia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Transcelestial<\/a> partners Teleplex to bring superfast & affordable Internet to hard-to-reach rural areas in Malaysia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Merkle Science<\/a> joins forces with insurtech company PolicyDock to create a safer crypto landscape<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Transcelestial<\/a> proves 5G connectivity at superfast speeds with wireless laser technology is possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- eFishery<\/a> builds strong safety nets in agritech lending while empowering fish farmers to scale their businesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- VTF<\/a>\u2019s Jason Low publishes book on the metaverse from an Asian perspective to provide insights to local entrepreneurs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stockbit<\/a> makes stock investing easy and accessible in Indonesia; 27% rise in investors recorded<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fintech app Peddlr<\/a> empowers microbusinesses in rural Philippines to go digital \u2014 whether offline or online<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ayannah<\/a>\u2019s razor-sharp focus on these 4 key areas led to their long-term success with MSMEs in the Philippines and Indonesia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- John Tan of Saturday Kids & Doyobi<\/a> on why education today is \u2018absurd\u2019 and the lessons he learned as an angel investor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Monnai<\/a>\u2019s CEO Pierre Demarche reveals 5 things he wishes someone told him before he became a founder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Will Fan of NewCampus<\/a> on building the next hundred-year-old brand and being authentic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Haulio, Glife, and RedDoorz<\/a> recognized as top 100 fastest growing companies in Singapore, published by The Straits Times based on revenue growth from 2018 to 2021.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pomelo<\/a> partnered with Vulcan Coalition, an AI technology startup driven by disabilities, to empower people with disabilities through decent work and equal opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- OhmniLabs<\/a> teamed up with Ghenus Bio to exhibit their full lineup of UV-C disinfection solutions at a Las Vegas convention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- GHL has expanded its partnership with Grab Malaysia<\/a> to extend the super app\u2019s buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution for offline merchants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- YAS MicroInsurance<\/a> wins the Fintech Award 2022 for Outstanding Insurance App.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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