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Fingular secures SGD $10m Kilde credit line for SEA push

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Fingular taps Kilde for SGD $10m credit line to fund Southeast Asia expansion, ramping up Malaysia consumer lending under Tambadana.
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Fastly names Rachel Ler VP to drive Asia expansion

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Fastly appoints Rachel Ler as Area Vice President of Asia to spearhead edge cloud growth across ASEAN, Greater China and South Korea.
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Nebius raises USD $4.3 billion to boost AI & Asia expansion

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Nebius Group has raised USD $4.3 billion to enhance its AI infrastructure and support expansion into Asia, focusing on biotech and drug discovery.
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Naluri raises USD $5 million to expand digital health in Asia

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Naluri secured USD $5 million in Series-B funding to expand digital health services into the Philippines and Vietnam, aiming for profitability within a year.
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Exclusive: How SafeWatch is tackling mental wellness challenges

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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Award-winning platform, SafeWatch, is addressing the mental wellness crisis by connecting users with friends and family, enhancing real-world support.
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Exclusive: Okta's APAC GM on its expansion strategy

Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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As APAC organisations recognise the need for identity and access management solutions, Okta finds itself attracting attention from both partners and customers.
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Aussie retailers using WeChat as a channel to Chinese consumers

Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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DaigouSales.com allows Australian brands to sell directly into China via locally based Chinese WeChat users who buy on behalf of their friends.
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Aus payments fintech Verrency signs long-term agreement with UnionPay

Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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Australian fintech Verrency has inked a long-term deal with UnionPay International to integrate its value-added services into UnionPay's UPI Wallet across Asia.