Southeast Asia stories

Sep 3, 2026

Pencil Finance completes first fully on-chain student loan cycle with $1M for 6,600 students

Animoca-backed Pencil Finance completed a $1 million student loan financing cycle entirely on-chain, providing financing to approximately 6,600 underserved students in Southeast Asia. The milestone marks the first time student loan capital has moved from funders to borrowers and back entirely on blockchain.

Sep 3, 20262 sources

Aug 13, 2026

WeRide eyes Australia, Southeast Asia expansion after strong overseas revenue growth

Chinese autonomous driving company WeRide is considering expansion into Australia, South Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asian markets, according to its CEO. The move comes as the robotaxi developer reports surging overseas revenue in Q2 2026.

Aug 13, 20262 sources