Improved hygiene, contactless deliveries and mobile payments surge will be lasting legacy of Covid-19, says Gojek co-CEO

Founded a decade ago as a motorcycle ride-hailing call centre, Gojek has since evolved into a super app, offering over … More

Is the hydrogen tech ‘revolution’ hope or hype?

In his speech on the planned economic recovery, the prime minister Boris Johnson said hydrogen technology is an area where … More

All you need to know about RM1.5 bil immigration system contract

THE RM1.5 bil National Integrated Immigration System (IIS) is expected to be awarded in the third quarter of this year, instead … More

Thailand upcycles plastic waste to pave roads

Single-use plastic waste in Thailand ballooned during the coronavirus lockdown as demand for home food deliveries soared, activists say, setting … More

Malaysian Grab user tipped RM500 to a frontliner in a single booking

PETALING JAYA : Grab revealed through their press releasethat Malaysians have been nothing but generous through the movement control order … More

Tencent Reaches Acquisition Deal With iFlix For Its Assets And Technologies

Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings has reached an asset acquisition agreementwith Malaysian video streaming provider iFlix. Through the acquisition, Tencent … More

Petronas invests in agritech startup in first VC foray in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR : Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is making its first foray into venture capital investment in Malaysia through an … More

Video Game Industry: Thriving In A Pandemic

The deadly COVID-19 virus has threatened the lives of billions worldwide. To date, over 470,000 have already succumbed to the … More

Reusable face mask that can kill the coronavirus with heat from a mobile phone charger

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Thai fintech firm Synqa rakes in $80m in series C funding

Thailand-based fintech firm Synqa, formerly known as Omise Holdings, announced it has raised US$80 million in series C funding led by … More

As ‘sleeping fleets’ of planes reawaken, remember their caretakers

Covid-19 forced millions of travelers to stay home, but airline mechanics and engineers have kept themselves busy in air hubs nationwide. Their primary mission these past two months: ensuring that their sleeping fl

Bukalapak, Grab team up to support Indonesian kiosks amid pandemic

Ecommerce giant Bukalapak and ride-hailing titan Grab have announced a strategic partnership that aims to empower small-business owners, particularly traditional … More

Petronas in talks to acquire assets of Acme Solar

Petronas is likely to acquire the 100 MW solar assets from India’s Acme Solar through its Indian unit, Amplus Energy Solutions.

Uber cuts 600 jobs in India

I want to apologise to departing colleagues and extend my heartfelt thanks to them for their contributions to Uber, the riders, and the driver partners we serve in India. Uber is cutting 600 jobs in India, or 25% of its workforce in the country

China’s food delivery giant Meituan hits $100B valuation amid pandemic

The Hong Kong-listed giant, which focuses on food delivery with smaller segments in travel and transportation, is the third Chinese firm to reach the landmark valuation.

‘Should I continue racing?’: Lewis Hamilton reveals coronavirus lockdown low

Lewis Hamilton questioned his future in Formula One during the coronavirus lockdown which left him struggling for motivation.

Winner in Jokowi’s Scooter Auction Fails to Pay

Business tycoon Hary Tanoesoedibjo has come to save the day when top politicians are facing embarrassment after the top bidder of an electric scooter belonging to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo failed to pay.

Grab Food takes biggest bite of food delivery in Vietnam

HANOI, 18 May 2020 : Grab Food is the most popular food delivery application in Vietnam with 79% market share, … More

Clogged cooling system likely cause of gas leak in India’s LG Chem plant, three investigators say

About 800 people taken to hospital after the leak, and some were asleep when gas drifted over their homes. Police have filed a culpable homicide complaint against LG Polymers.

Singapore’s Changi is the world’s best airports for 2020, according to Skytrax

Singapore’s win was practically guaranteed with the opening of the Jewel Changi Airport in April 2019, a multi-use complex designed to connect three of Changi Airport’s four terminals, bolstered the hub’s already impressive array of offerings.

Bitcoin prices spike as halving approaches

Bitcoin halving occurs once every four years, and the latest halving will take place on Tuesday morning local time. Halving is when cryptocurrency-mining companies and individuals find out the reduced payment that they will receive in return for their contribution to the system’s smooth operation.

By design, the number of bitcoins in existence is capped at 21 million