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David Duong: From Struggles to Success in Recycling
David Duong is the founder and owner of California Waste Solutions (CWS) in the United States and Vietnam Waste Solutions (VWS) in Vietnam. He is a successful businessman…
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NoorNation Closes $1.05 Mn to Expand Solar-Powered Irrigation in Egypt
Egypt-based climatetech startup NoorNation has Closes $1.05 million in seed funding to expand its clean energy and water solutions for agricultural businesses and off-grid communities. The round was backed by Linah Farms, climate tech investor Catalyst Fund and Saudi-based KBW Ventures. Founded in 2021 by Ragy Ramadan and Mohamed Khaled, NoorNation develops decentralised energy and […]
October 28, 2026
QwikBuild Secures $2.3 Mn to Expand Enterprise AI Operations
Bengaluru-based enterprise AI startup QwikBuild has Secures $2.3 million in pre-seed funding, backed by Globalway Inc., Blume Ventures, DeVC, Marsshot and angel investors Lalit Keshre and Ankit Nagori. The company will use the funding to expand its go-to-market activities, establish a team in the US and strengthen its presence across Southeast Asia. Alongside the funding […]
October 28, 2026
Singapore Payments Network Appoints Derek Chan as CEO to Strengthen National Payment Systems
Singapore Payments Network (SPaN) has appointed Derek Chan as its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and established its inaugural Board of Directors to oversee Singapore’s national payment schemes. The appointments mark an important step towards strengthening payment governance, improving operational resilience and supporting innovation in the country’s payments sector. Established by the Monetary Authority of […]
October 28, 2026
Simplismart Secures $14 Mn to Improve AI Computing Efficiency
Bengaluru-based AI infrastructure startup Simplismart has Secures $14 million in a Series B funding round led by Dallas Venture Capital, with participation from Nvidia, Accel, Shastra VC and Micromax. The round values the four-year-old company at approximately $100 million. The company will use its technology to help businesses improve AI model performance, reduce computing costs […]
October 28, 2026
dubdub Raises $1.3 Mn to Expand Teams and Develop Interactive Entertainment Features
dubdub, an Indian interactive entertainment startup, has raised $1.3 million in seed funding in a round co-led by 3one4 Capital, Antler and Stellaris Venture Partners. The company will use the capital to expand its product and engineering teams, introduce new interactive formats and improve personalised content recommendations. Launched in March 2026, dubdub offers a swipe-based […]
October 28, 2026
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Top 10 Fintech Startups in the Philippines to Watch in 2026
The Philippines is becoming a growing market for financial technology in Southeast Asia. Fintech companies are making it easier for people to send money, pay bills, get loans,…
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Malaysia’s PayNet Expands DuitNow QR Payments to Five Markets
Malaysia’s Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) has expanded its DuitNow QR payment service to five international markets through a partnership with Ant International’s Alipay+ network. The expansion allows Malaysian users to make payments in China, Hong Kong, South Korea, the Philippines and Laos using supported mobile banking apps. Announced on October 28, 2026, the service is […]
October 28, 2026
Choco Up Appoints John Lim as Senior Advisor to Support Fundraising and Regional Expansion
Choco Up has appointed John Lim as senior advisor to support fundraising, strategic partnerships and regional expansion as the Singapore-based SME financing platform looks to grow its presence across Asia. Announced on October 28, 2026, the appointment will see Lim advise Choco Up’s leadership team and help strengthen relationships with venture capital firms, family offices, […]
October 28, 2026
Wealthsimple Closes $302 Million Led by GIC at $9.8 Billion Valuation
Wealthsimple, a Canadian financial services company, has agreed to raise up to C$425 million ($302 million) in an equity round led by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC. The funding values the company at C$13.8 billion ($9.8 billion), marking an increase from its previous valuation of C$10 billion in October 2025. The round includes C$300 million […]
October 28, 2026
Rently Secures $12 Mn Credit Facility from January Capital to Expand Rental Payment Services
Singapore-based proptech startup Rently has secured a $12 million growth credit facility from January Capital to expand its rental payment services across Singapore, Hong Kong, the UAE and new markets. The funding will help the company finance more rental transactions, acquire customers and strengthen its existing services. Founded by Tarik Stafford, Dominic Schacher, Siebren Khamphorst […]
October 28, 2026
Madica Secures $6 Mn from Flourish Ventures to Invest in 30 African Startups
Madica has secured an additional $6 million commitment from Flourish Ventures to extend its pre-seed investment programme by three years. The programme plans to invest in 25–30 more early-stage startups across Africa and expand its hands-on support for founders. Launched in 2022, Madica is a sector-agnostic investment programme that supports African entrepreneurs who have limited […]
October 28, 2026
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