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Daily Tech News: Astroscale, Mezzofy, SPX Express, Anext Bank, Boost Bank, Botsync

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Astroscale’s Stellar IPO: Sweeping Up the Space Junk

  • Astroscale’s IPO raised $153M, valuing the space debris removal startup at $632M.

  • Shares soared 51% on debut, with a market cap nearing $1B.

  • Astroscale aims to make orbital cleanup routine by 2030.

Mezzofy Secures $2M in Pre-Series A Funding for Global Expansion

  • Mezzofy raises $2M to expand digital coupon platform.

  • The startup supports transferable QR code coupons.

  • Mezzofy has handled 400M coupons across 15 markets.

Vietnamese E-Bike Startups Unfazed by Foreign Competition, Set Sights on Expansion

  • Vietnamese e-bike startups Dat Bike and Selex Motors confident against foreign rivals.

  • Both secured funding from well-known investors.

  • Startups focus on charging solutions and regional expansion.

Shopee’s Logistics Triumph: Efficiency Gains Propel Record Revenue

  • Shopee’s in-house logistics arm, SPX Express, drives record Q1 revenue of $2.7B.

  • Analysts view SPX Express as a significant competitive advantage for Shopee.

  • However, Shopee faces challenges from rivals and needs to achieve sustainable cost control.

Anext Bank’s Global Growth, Empowering MSMEs Beyond Borders

  • Anext Bank doubled its customer base, driving a 6x increase in cross-border transactions.

  • Singapore clients expanded globally, while international talent flocked to the bank.

  • Anext empowers MSMEs to access global markets through technology and innovation.

Boost Bank Launches in Malaysia, A New Era of Digital Banking

  • Boost Bank, a joint venture between Boost Holdings and RHB Bank, launches in Malaysia.

  • Boost Bank offers perks for transacting with launch partners.

  • Boost joins two operational digibanks, with two more consortia holding licenses in Malaysia.

Botsync Raises $5.2M to Boost Manufacturing Automation Software

  • Botsync raises $5.2M Series A for manufacturing automation software.

  • Company’s SyncOS connects machines across programming languages.

  • Startup expects 150% revenue growth in 2024.

Asana’s New Sidekick: AI Teammates Join the Workforce

  • Asana introduces AI teammates to work alongside humans.

  • Company aims to create transparency and structure around AI.

  • Firm encourages human supervision to ensure alignment with company values.

Travel Revival: Asia-Pacific on the Rise!

Guest Author: Darryl Han

  • Asia-Pacific travel is bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels.

  • Southeast Asia is a hit with younger travelers.

  • Businesses must adapt to evolving travel preferences across generations.

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