Bioma raises pre-seed funding by East Ventures, Init-6

Funds will be channeled towards hiring talent, expanding its services
Offers an environmentally friendly alternative to purchasing items  Bioma, a product-as-a-service startup that enables consumers to rent various types of physical assets, announced the completion of an undisclosed amount of pre-seed funding round co-led by East Ventures and Init-6. 
In a statement, the…Continue Reading

HLB brings back latest edition of ‘Can You Hack It’ Hackathon 2022 for all Malaysians

Teams possible to co-develop prototype into minimum marketable product
Next stage is to deliver unique, immersive and personalised experiences Hong Leong Bank (HLB) is calling all budding disruptors to participate in this year’s edition of its hackathon, ‘Can You Hack It’ to co-create innovative solutions focused on re-imagining banking experiences through hyper-personalization…Continue Reading

M’sian gaming companies sealed deals at Tokyo Game Show

Achieved total export sales of US$26.8 mil for new games, titles publishing, etc
Largest gaming exhibition in Asia, avenue for M’sian companies to promote digital content Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has successfully led the participation of ten Malaysian gaming and creative content companies at the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2022,…Continue Reading

E-commerce opportunities to grow for SMEs: FedEx

Most SMEs acknowledge the importance of e-commerce
Revenue from APAC’s e-commerce projected to reach US$2.09 tril The latest e-commerce trends from research commissioned by FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, shows that both small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and consumers in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region (AMEA)…Continue Reading

NCT Group, Microsoft to accelerate digital collaboration

To collaborate with Microsoft to drive efficiency, productivity for NSIP
Using Microsoft’s programme to deliver hands on training, certification  NCT Group of Companies (NCT Group) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft in Malaysia to support the group in the digitalisation of the upcoming NCT Smart Industrial Park (NSIP) in…Continue Reading

Malaysia’s HealthMetrics makes strategic investment into Indonesia’s Across Asia Assist 

AAA Indonesia, a leading third-party administrator in Indonesia with regional presence
Investment to spur corporate membership growth to over 2 mil members & policy holders Healthcare technology company, HealthMetrics Sdn Bhd, announced last week a strategic investment in PT. AA International Indonesia, for an undisclosed sum. PT.AA International Indonesia, operates Across Asia…Continue Reading

DaaS 360: Creating a future-proof, sustainable business ecosystem

Businesses encouraged to explore DaaS solutions 
DaaS enables companies to adhere to ESG compliant  Subscription-based services are well-known in the market. From streaming entertainment and music to getting food delivery and beauty products, consumers can get access to these services at a flat monthly rate without having to commit to purchasing the…Continue Reading

‘The Great Resgination’ did not hit SEA badly: Robert Walters

Professionals in SEA value job security during uncertain times
Hiring new talent remains challenging in SEA, especially in Malaysia The much-publicised ‘Great Resignation’ appears to be more muted in Southeast Asia, based on the latest survey from Robert Walters. 
In a statement, the recruitment firm said professionals in the region are valuing job…Continue Reading