HASAN.VC, an integral part of the Ethis Group, has announced that applications are open for Cohort 002 of its Accelerator programme. Commencing on 6 January, the seven-week online programme will support early-stage Halal and ethical startup founders.
Following the successful launch of its inaugural cohort, which saw 42 startups participate...
As the eagerly awaited year-end shopping season — including 11.11 Singles' Day, Black Friday, and the holiday period — approaches, Palo Alto Networks has urged heightened cybersecurity awareness.
This period traditionally sees a significant rise in online activity and financial transactions, from searching for the best shopping deals to booking...
Standard Chartered has partnered with Wise Platform, Wise’s global payments infrastructure for banks, to power faster and cheaper international payments for the bank’s cross-border payment service, SC Remit.
The partnership will allow Standard Chartered’s SC Remit customers in Asia and in the Middle East to send money in 21 currencies...
Muslim Pro, the world’s leading Muslim lifestyle app with over 170 million downloads, has partnered with Umrahme, a NUSUK-accredited platform, to launch a new feature enabling users to personalise their Umrah journey digitally.
This innovative feature marks a significant shift for Asia Pacific Muslims who have traditionally relied on physical...
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader in cyber security solutions, today announced its cyber security predictions for 2025, outlining key security challenges that organisations will face in the coming year. As businesses adopt new technologies, AI-driven attacks, quantum threats, and cloud vulnerabilities will...
SMEs contribute significantly to international trade. According to Eurostat (Federal Statistical Office of the European Union), in countries like Cyprus and Estonia, SMEs accounted for over 80% of the trade value in intra-EU exports.
Conversely, in major economies such as France and Germany, the share was significantly lower, with SMEs...
Behind every online purchase is a story of determination, resilience, and dreams realised. For many Malaysian entrepreneurs, platforms like Shopee have become key drivers of transformation, turning humble beginnings into national success stories.
With its strong logistics network and seamless nationwide connectivity, Shopee empowers local sellers to expand their businesses...
GlobalTix, a ticketing software provider and marketplace distribution platform for the tourism industry, has successfully raised S$6.5 million in its Series B funding round. The round was led by venture capital firm Tin Men Capital, with additional participation from SEEDS Capital, ORZON Ventures—a Thailand-based VC fund managed by 500...
The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024 achieved an impressive RM4.3 billion in sales, a 34% increase over the RM3.2 billion sales from 2023, reinforcing its importance as a key global platform for the Halal industry.
Organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and hosted by the Ministry...
MY Token’s aspiration of positioning Malaysia as a global tech hub received a major boost with its recent launch as the first blockchain and Web3 event of its kind in Asia. The event took place at KL Base on 14 and 15 September, bringing together key figures from the...
Eight in ten (79%) payment leaders worldwide believe that their company requires significant updates, or a complete overhaul, of their payment technology stack, according to new research from Primer, the unified infrastructure for global payments.
The company surveyed 500 payment leaders in the US, UK, Singapore, France, and Australia to...
According to new research by Bain & Company, the global video game market is projected to grow 6% annually, reaching US$257 billion by 2028. In 2023, the market hit US$196 billion, surpassing revenue from both streaming services and box-office sales.
Bain's inaugural Gaming Report, based on surveys of over 5,000...
