Apple Pay makes its entry in Malaysia via Maybank, AmBank and StanChart

Has combined user base of 15 million across both markets
Enhance customers’ experience, another way to transact online Malaysia becomes the second country in Southeast Asia for the introduction of Apply Pay after Singapore with Maybank, AmBank and Standard Chartered Bank making annnouncements of the service going live today. While users of Visa and…Continue Reading

Monash, SAS to equip students in analytics

SAS to integrate data analytics into the university’s curriculum 
Boost digital-based learning, prepare for digitally advanced future Monash University Malaysia and data analytics solution provider SAS Institute Inc have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide students who have completed selected units offered at the school of business, Monash University Malaysia,…Continue Reading

Accenture acquire Romp to boost brand transformation

Strategy to help Indonesian firms recuperate, post-pandemicÂStrengthen Accenture’s ability to deliver tech-brand experiences Accenture has agreed to acquire Romp, a brand and encounter agency in Indonesia renowned for its creative talent and innovative services across branding, creative and efficiency marketing. ÂThis move will improve Accenture Song’s (formerly Accenture Interactive) ability to…Continue Reading

Meraque unveils Malaysia’s first plantation autonomous ground vehicle

AGVs mixed with AI, hopes of building better upcoming for agricultural fieldCan be integrated with other AGVs through swarm technology, collect data Meraque Services Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian solution company, provides unveiled its 1st autonomous ground vehicle (AGV) for the plantation sector. The AGV has been named COMPETITION, an acronym pertaining…Continue Reading

IAC plays role of trusted advisor, problem solver, for businesses embarking on digital change

Innovation Associates Consulting is proud of its delivery track recordHas won over two hundred and fifty clients, including blue-chip organisations in Malaysia Covid-19 has challenged the way businesses operate, forcing many to completely rethink the way they function. One common result was the acceleration associated with digitalisation, many from a zero…Continue Reading

Digital lenders confident in growth despite competition: RAM 

Regulators to drive regulatory compliance to mitigate cybersecurity risks
Amid competition, licensing framework allows new entrants to explore, grow Several Malaysian lenders believe that the country’s lending landscapte will continue to growth despite the increased competition brought about by the recent issuance of five new digital bank licenses.
In a statement, Rating Agency…Continue Reading

Singapore fintech Robocash Group appoints new CEO

Promotes Ivan Adamovich to role of chief financial officer
Fouder, Sergey Sedov to remain as chairman of Robocash’s board Robocash Group announced that it has appointed Natalya Ischenko (pic) as chief executive officer and Ivan Adamovich as chief financial officer (CFO). 
In a statement, the fintech firm said Sergey Sedov, who founded and…Continue Reading

Startup Evo raises US0K in seed funding led by East Ventures

Funds will be channeled towards expanding item offerings, R& GCarro, Shopback, Prism+ and Spenmo took part in this round Direct-to-consumer startup Evo has introduced the completion of the US$600, 000 seed financing round led simply by East Ventures, along with notable angel investors Aaron Tan from Carro, Joel Leong from ShopBack, Mohandass from…Continue Reading

Singapore fintech UNOAsia raises USmil pre=series A, led by Creador

Has raised US$44.5mil in its pre-seed, seed, and pre-Series A rounds
Funding to support commercial launch of UNO Digital Bank in Philippines Singapore-headquartered financial technology company UNOAsia Pte Ltd, the primary incorporator of UNO Digital Bank in the Philippines, has secured US$11 million (RM48.9 million) in a pre-Series A round led by…Continue Reading

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches 5G in Bali

Bali is the sixth Indonesian city 5G services availableÂ5G network solutions to considerably increase data visitors capacity Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) has launched 5G solutions in Bali to aid the G20 Obama administration agenda and Indonesia’s digital transformation. ÂIn a statement, the organization said Bali is among the most sixth city…Continue Reading