Indonesian Ride Hailing Unicorn Gojek Launches Video Streaming Platform
Gojek, an Indonesian ride-hailing and payments firm, has launched a video streaming service called GoPlay featuring original movies and TV shows. Subscriptions for GoPlay will start at IDR 89,000 a month, equivalent to USD 6. Gojek has secured streaming rights to...
National Fiberization and Connectivity Plan to Enhance Digital Infrastructure in Malaysia
On 19 September, the Malaysian government officially launched the National Fiberization and Connectivity Plan (NFCP) to provide robust, sustainable, high quality and affordable digital connectivity nationwide, in line with the Shared Prosperity Vision 2021-2030. The...
PayPal and Tinder Co-Founders Raise Seed Capital for Filipino Fintech Startup
PayPal and Tinder’s Co-Founders, together with other venture capital firms Y Combinator, Global Founders Capital, and Soma Capital, have granted a total USD 2.7 million in seed funding to PayMongo, a Filipino fintech company which helps small entrepreneurs set up...