Startup Selly, Vietnam’s social commerce model, has raised $2.6 million in a Pre-Series A funding round from investment funds CyberAgent Capital, Do Ventures, Genesia Ventures, JAFCO Asia and KVision. CyberAgent Capital (CyberAgent Inc – Japan) is currently investing in more than 350 companies globally. Fifty companied invested in by CyberAgent have been listed on the […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today as the market awaits the latest development on Russia-Ukraine geopolitical tensions and ahead of a handful of speeches from US Federal Reserve policymakers, as well as data releases. At 9.06 am, the local currency fell to 4.1860/1895 versus the greenback from Friday’s close of […]
Read MoreDespite a forecast of 25% growth in residential transfers this year, reaching the level attained in 2019 might take until 2024 because of the rising rate of inflation, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC). Vichai Viratkapan, the acting director-general of REIC, said higher inflation would cause a delay in the economic recovery and […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has the potential to be a frontrunner in wind energy development in Asia if it fully commits to renewable energy, improve permitting and leasing process, and boost its transmission system, according to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). GWEC said the country is well positioned to be a regional leader […]
Read MoreThe local tourism industry has a golden opportunity to reopen for international tourists on March 15, after a two-year border closure due to the pandemic. However, it is vital that safety and efficiency are prioritised alongside making the most of the opportunity, according to experts. The country saw booming demand for tourism during the Tet […]
Read MoreThailand is expected to become an “aged” society this year or next, with people aged 60 and over set to account for 20% of the population. The country has been classified an “ageing” society since 2005, meaning 10% of the population is 60 or older. This trajectory has Thailand becoming a “super-aged” society in 2031 […]
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