Aerodyne Group executes 21st M&A with stake in Italian drone services company, Aiviewgroup

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Italian commercial drone market to grow to US$595mil in 2026
Expands Europe presence, after Germany, Austria, Switzerland Aerodyne Group, the world’s leading drone solutions provider, announced its twenty-first global M&A today, entering the Italian market directly through a strategic investment in Aiviewgroup, the top drone service provider in Italy.
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Petronas Futuretech 3.0 opens up to Asia Pacific, seeks game changing startups 

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Petronas pivots towards developing technology-driven sustainable solutions
Impart best practices, offer startups greater market access & regional scalability PETRONAS FutureTech 3.0, an accelerator programme to nurture technology startups, is now open to applicants in the Asia Pacific region, the first time the programme is expanding beyond Malaysian shores.
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Manav Kamboj appointed as MD, fintech, in addition to current role of CTO at PropertyGuru Group

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Will lead the firm by leveraging tech, data to further drive digitalisation 
Claims its mortgage business has brokered over US$2.2 billion home loans as of Q32022  PropertyGuru Group Limited (PropertyGuru) announced that Manav Kamboj (pic), the chief technology officer (CTO) of PropertyGuru Group will assume leadership of the PropertyGuru Fintech business as…Continue Reading

AWS study shines spotlight on value of digital skills for workers and countries

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76% APAC firms accept digital certifications as substitutes for bachelor’s
Firms that hire advanced digital workers have 150% higher revenues Advanced digital workers earn 65% more than non-digital workers, adding nearly US$1 trillion (RM4.44 trillion) to Asia Pacific’s annual GDP.
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Boost for Malaysian startup ecosystem as 100Soonicorns program selects its first 24 founders

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Aspires to create a founder driven leadership and coaching program
Identify startups with potential to grow into Malaysia’s next Unicorns ScaleUp Accelerator Sdn Bhd (ScaleUp Malaysia) and Proficeo Consultants Sdn Bhd in partnership with Penjana Kapital Sdn Bhd and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), has announced the selection of the first two…Continue Reading

Boost for Malaysian startup ecosystem as100Soonicorns program selects its first 24 founders

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Aspires to create a founder driven leadership and coaching program
Identify startups with potential to grow into Malaysia’s next Unicorns ScaleUp Accelerator Sdn Bhd (ScaleUp Malaysia) and Proficeo Consultants Sdn Bhd in partnership with Penjana Kapital Sdn Bhd and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), has announced the selection of the first two…Continue Reading

Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund Launches Jumpstarter 2023 Global Pitch Competition

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Startups are encouraged to integrate UN Sustainable Goals
The top 30 startups will be eligible for investment and cash prizes Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund (AEF) announced the JUMPSTARTER 2023 Global Pitch Competition is now open for applications. Jumpstarter 2023 is open for applications from now until 14 May 2023. 
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500 Global Expands Southeast Asia Leadership Team

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Three new 500 Global partners in Southeast Asia named
The venture capital firm has backed over 340 companies in Southeast Asia Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm 500 Global today announced the appointment of Saemin Ahn, Shahril Ibrahim, and Martin Cu as Partners in Southeast Asia. Saemin, Sharil, and Martin will lead 500 Global’s…Continue Reading