Malaysian Venture Capital Firm acquires Chile-based Yapo.cl Details: Frontier Digital Ventures acquired Chile-based Yapo for approximately US$19.5 million. Yapo.cl, founded in 2011 has up to 8 million users monthly Frontier will capitalize on the growing…
Taiwan launches US$388 million 5G Innovation Hub at Kaohsiung
Taiwan launches a US$388 million 5G Innovation Hub at Kaohsiung Details: Taiwan launches US$388 million 5G Innovation Hub to facilitate 5G and Artificial Intelligence testing. Various incentives will be made available to participating companies, including:…
Shopee moves into the Mexican market, after Brazil
Shopee moves into the Mexican market, after Brazil Details: Shopee just opened its Brazil office after running a pilot program in the country Company has now expanded to Mexico Shopee will offer free shipping throughout…
Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam hold huge potential in APAC for virtual banks
Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam have a huge potential in APAC for virtual banks Details: Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam have the highest prospects for online banking virtual banks in Asia High unbanked population and rising…
Commercial Autonomous Bus Services hit the roads in Singapore
Commercial Autonomous Bus Services hit the roads in Singapore Details: Driverless buses are now being tested on a commercial basis in the country ST Engineering is taking the lead in developing these buses for the…
Softbank to pour in US$1 billion into Latin American Tech Companies
Softbank to pour in US$1 billion into Latin American Tech Companies Details: Softbank is a Japanese conglomerate with a fund of US$ 5 billion The company has already invested $ 2.3 billion in companies like…
Singapore’s 2021 budget aims to elevate PE-VC market
Singapore’s 2021 budget aims to elevate PE-VC market Details: Singapore government will invest in three platforms to support businesses locally and regionally in South East Asia: Corporate Venture Launchpad Open Innovation Platform Global Innovation Alliance…
The Live Green Co Launches Plant-Based Ice Cream
The Live Green Co Launches Plant-Based Ice Cream Details: The Live Green Co, is a two year old Chilean startup launched by Priyanka Srinivas The company was part of Start-Up Chile‘s program The company retails…
Shopee makes its move into Latin America
Shopee makes its move into Latin America Details: Shopee is one of the largest e-commerce platforms in Southeast Asia The company launched a pilot initiative in 2019 in Brazil, but is now expanding The company…