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RHB Bank Launches Xcelerator 2023 to Advance ASEAN Fintech Solutions

RHB Banking Group announces an open call for startups across ASEAN to apply for its first-ever, Xcelerator 2023.   The new accelerator programme is intended to develop and build a collaborative relationship within the tech and startup ecosystems and facilitate their adoption into Malaysia’s financial scene. The first cohort begins in January 2023. “We look forward

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ECHO, formerly Ketchup and WeHantar, wins 1337 Ventures’ Alpha Startups Digital Accelerator Cohort 43

A startup striving to make Malaysian employees mentally healthier was among the top two winners at 1337 Ventures’ Alpha Startups™ Digital Accelerator (ASDA) Cohort 43. The founder, Banu Chandran, launched ECHO, which stands for Everyone Can Help Out, after experiencing burnout. “I realised others might be experiencing a similar situation, given that the pandemic has

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ASNB, Jewel Digital Ventures Launch First Virtual Hackathon

Hack-A-Tech aims to encourage innovation and development in FinTech Kuala Lumpur, 14 September 2022: Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASNB), the wholly-owned unit trust management company of Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), and Jewel Digital Ventures Sdn. Bhd. (JDV), the wholly-owned subsidiary of PNB to spearhead its digital business strategy, today launched a joint digital hackathon, Hack-A-Tech

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FWD Start-Up Studio & 1337 Ventures Regional Insurtech Data Hackathon seeks data-related insurance solutions.

To disrupt the insurance sector, FWD Start-Up Studio and 1337 Ventures are looking for teams of students, startups, data wizards, software ninjas, IT professionals, and Insurtech enthusiasts. Participate in a 3-day Regional Insurtech Data Hackathon from September 9 to 11, 2022, with a demo day on September 24, 2022. This Hackathon brings together innovators and

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