Rakuten, JAFCO co-invest in Japanese fintech startup FOLIO’s US$16M Series A

FOLIO is an online security brokerage service aimed at...


Eduardo Saverin, EDBI join insurtech startup CXA’s US$25M Series B round

CXA helps employers unlock wellness in the workplace without spending more, by...


Paktor continues spending spree: acquires two new dating startups

It has acquired Brazil’s Groopify and Taiwan’s Goodnight Mere...


Trax gets $19.5 million to push image recognition software that analyses store shelves automatically

This brings the Singapore-Israeli startup’s all-time funding to US$97.5...


“Flash delivery” service Shansong clinches US$50M series C

Shansong provides short-distance and same-city logistics services Shansong...


Grab launches coach service in Singapore

Over 200 buses and vans will now be available for booking on the Grab app...


Singapore’s honestbee enters the fray, set to launch food delivery next week

It’s an incredibly busy industry in Singapore, but, there is evidence that...


Singapore govt to enforce ban on Airbnb rentals, but alternatives could be on the way

A new category of residences allocated for short-term rentals could be set up...


Singapore’s RB Investments joins TravelTriangle’s US$10M Series B round

TravelTriangle is a marketplace that connects customers to travel agents,...


How Chinese mobile payments are quietly conquering the world

Alipay is partnering with smaller localised companies across the world, while...