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In Token Issue this week, we analyze the significance of a famed short seller's bet on the bank and its most prominent crypto customer, Coinbase....

Check out this constantly updated list of startups in Vietnam who've recently raised funding....

Deepfakes of politicians, police efforts to profile gang members, and image generators have caused quite a stir, according to AI researchers....

Cross River has been marked by short sellers who are now positioning contracts against the bank's most prominent crypto customer - Coinbase....

Cyberjaya may risk losing out to Kuala Lumpur if there's no policy change....

Syed Ibrahim belongs to Parti Keadilan Rakyat, the political party led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim....

The software point-of-sale company said it's serving 70 financial institutions and partners across 23 countries....

The Singapore-based furniture firm generated US$57 million in revenue from the US, which is now its largest market....

Magenta Mobility is planning to expand its fleet to 4,000 EVs across the country over the next year....

We spotlight the rise of venture building in Southeast Asia and look at Bukalapak acquiring a majority stake in Malaysia's iPrice....

Here are the companies in India that are attracting tons of investors and have the resources to spend on software, talent, and expansion....

TikTok previously deleted more than 2.4 million videos from Vietnamese users for inciting harassment and suicide, among others, VNExpress reported....

In The Top Up this week, we dive into the job cuts at two fintech firms, Hong Kong-headquartered Oriente and Singapore-based Endowus....

Which are the startups that are on the path to becoming the next big thing?...

ChopValue has already been operating in Singapore since 2021 and is eyeing a deeper expansion into the region and Europe....

The Singapore-based VC firm aims to give its portfolio firms tokenomics advisory to accelerate their go-to-market strategies within SEA and India....

SCG Cell Therapy develops immunotherapies for infections and their associated cancers....

The fintech firm, whose CEO left last year, has struggled to bounce back after its offline lending business was hit hard by the pandemic....

The growth-stage VC firm has amassed nearly US$500 million in assets under management....

Luokung Technology, Anext Bank, Kream, and more raised funds this week....

Here are the companies in Southeast Asia that are attracting tons of investors and have the resources to spend on software, talent, and expansion....

Which are the startups that are on the path to becoming the next big thing?...

Fundraising is hard. To make things slightly easier, we've compiled this list of fundraising startups for our subscribers....

Picking the right CEO, not relying too heavily on one person, and creating a structured foundation for scale are key to venture builder success....

Singapore-based Little Wallet provides an all-in-one money management platform designed for families....

Mobee projects that the country's crypto annual trading volume will reach over US$100 billion by the end of 2024....

With a total Muslim population of more than 250 million, Indonesia and Malaysia are promising markets for startups servicing the Islamic community....

HONG KONG — Hong Kong star Tony Leung Chiu-wai will become the first Chinese actor to be honoured with a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 80th Venice Film Festival....

China's top anti-corruption agency will carry out checks on more than 30 companies. Read more at straitstimes.com....

HONG KONG — Two men have been arrested in connection with a HK$10 million (S$1.7 million) raid on a Hong Kong luxury watch store where four thieves impersonated construction workers....

Elon Musk said the measure will be taken to address advanced AI bot swarms taking over the platform. Read more at straitstimes.com....

Food price increases hit 15 per cent in March, as fruit and vegetables fell into short supply. Read more at straitstimes.com....

It's less than half of the US$44 billion he paid for the platform just 5 months ago. Read more at straitstimes.com....

US says no indication Russia has moved nuclear weapons The United States has seen no indication that Russia has yet moved any nuclear weapons, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Sunday, after Moscow announced it would station tactical nuc...

On paper, this process sounds straightforward enough, but in practice, this is not the case. Read more at straitstimes.com....

They can join two immersion visits to Singapore and receive mentoring from sector experts. Read more at straitstimes.com....

Signed in May 2022, the free trade deal is the first of its kind between Israel and an Arab country. Read more at straitstimes.com....

Yoav Gallant's dismissal will likely fuel mass protests against the plan that have already rocked the nation for months. Read more at straitstimes.com....

PARIS: French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne plans to meet with opposition leaders and trade unions in the hope of ending weeks of protests against a new pension law, her office said on Sunday (Mar 26). Demonstrations against the pension reform, which wil...

VILNIUS: Lithuania said on Sunday (Mar 26) it would call for new sanctions against Moscow and Minsk in response to Russia's plan to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. The statement from Lithua...

LONDON: Bukayo Saka is one of the first names on England manager Gareth Southgate's team sheet and his weekly performances for Arsenal are driving them towards the Premier League title so it's no wonder the 21-year-old cannot stop smiling. The win...

CAPE TOWN: Patson Daka scored a double on Sunday to guide Zambia to a 2-0 away win over Lesotho in Africa Cup of Nations qualification and strengthen their chances of qualifying for next year's finals. The Leicester City attacker played a centre forwa...

ROLLING FORK: Mississippi started clean-up operations on Sunday (Mar 26) after a destructive tornado tore across the state, killing...

Welsh rugby clubs voted overwhelmingly in favour of including more women on the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) board during an extraordinary general meeting on Sunday, which was held after the body faced allegations of sexism and misogyny. Members voted 97.2 per...

PORTIMAO, Portugal: Honda's Marc Marquez apologised for his mistake and accepted a penalty after a collision with local favourite Miguel Oliveira saw both riders crash out of season-opening Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday (Mar 26). Pole sitter Marquez...

Brazil's Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro said on Sunday (Mar 26) that the Chinese government would decide on a new date for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's visit to the country, adding that the signing of agreements between Beij...

NEW YORK: Some investors and analysts are calling for more coordinated interventions from central banks to restore financial stability, as they fear that tumult in the global banking sector will continue amid rising interest rates. After the collapse of t...

LONDON: Harry Kane underlined his status as England's greatest international goalscorer and Bukayo Saka dazzled again in a comfortable 2-0 win over Ukraine to put Gareth Southgate's team in control of Euro 2024 qualifying Group C on Sunday (Mar 26...

WASHINGTON: Recent stress in the banking sector and the possibility of a follow-on credit crunch brings the US closer to recession, Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari said Sunday (Mar 26) in comments to CBS show Face the Nation....