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Finextra
5 days ago
- Business
- Finextra
Grasshopper raises $46.6m
Digital business bank Grasshopper has raised $46.6 million to support its merger with Auto Club Trust. 0 Patriot Financial Partners led the funding round, with participation from Glendon Capital Management. Grasshopper serves small businesses, startups, venture capital and private equity firms, fintech-focused BaaS and commercial API banking platforms and SBA lending. After buying Auto Club Group - the second largest AAA Club in North America - earlier this year, the bank now has total assets of $1.33 billion. With funding in place, it now plans to expand is digital platform for business banking while laying the foundation for a broader range of offerings for consumers. "From the beginning, our vision has been to redefine what digital banking can do for entrepreneurs, modern businesses, and the ecosystem that supports them. With our recent acquisition, we are excited to expand that vision to serve consumers through our affinity banking partnership with The Auto Club Group,' says Mike Butler, CEO, Grasshopper.
New Straits Times
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Grasshopper's Remus Choy returns to stage after brain surgery
HONG KONG: Hong Kong singer Remus Choy of pop group Grasshopper made his much-anticipated return to the stage on July 27, marking his first performance since undergoing brain surgery in October 2024. According to The Straits Times of Singapore, Grasshopper appeared as guest performers at Hong Kong singer Kelly Chen's concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum last Sunday. The Cantopop trio comprises Remus, 58, his brother Calvin Choy, 60, and Edmond So, 59. All dressed in white, the members of Grasshopper and Kelly Chen performed the upbeat tracks 'Beat The Heat Wou Bom Ba' (1993) and 'Open The Sky' (1995). Chen's concert was the grand finale of her 10-show 'Season 2 Live In Hong Kong 2025' concert series. On stage, Remus, 52, shared that Kelly Chen was the first person to message him after he revealed in October 2024 on social media that he had undergone an operation to remove a brain tumour. "Kelly said she was very worried about me and that the large scar on my head broke her heart," Remus said. "She hoped I would recover soon and cheered me on, even complimenting me on how good I looked with a bald head." Remus has been openly documenting his recovery journey on social media since his surgery, sharing videos of himself working out in the gym in recent months. Most recently, on July 22, he posted a photo of himself in the recording studio.
The Star
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Grasshopper's Remus Choy returns to stage for first time since brain surgery
Grasshopper was the guest performers at Hong Kong singer Kelly Chen's concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum. (From left) Calvin Choy, Kelly Chen, Remus Choy and Edmond So. Photo: Kelly Chen/Instagram Singer Remus Choy of Hong Kong pop group Grasshopper has returned to the stage on July 27, performing for the first time since his brain surgery in October 2024. Grasshopper was the guest performers at Hong Kong singer Kelly Chen's concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum. The Cantopop trio comprise, Remus Choy, 58, his brother Calvin Choy, 60, and Edmond So, 59. The Grasshopper members and Chen, who all dressed in white, performed the fast-paced songs Beat The Heat Wou Bom Ba (1993) and Open The Sky (1995). Calvin looked to be in great shape as he sang and danced on stage. Chen's concert on July 27 was the final night of her 10-show Season 2 Live In Hong Kong 2025 concert series. The show was originally scheduled to be held on July 20, but it was postponed by a week due to Typhoon Wipha. Remus said on stage that Chen, 52, was the first person to message him after he dropped a bombshell in October 2024, when he disclosed on social media that he had gone for an operation to remove a brain tumour. His post then was accompanied by two photos: a selfie of himself with a shaved head and a close-up shot of the long surgery scar on his scalp. 'Kelly said she was very worried about me and the large scar on my head broke her heart,' Remus said. 'She hoped I would recover soon and cheered me on, even complimenting me on how good I looked with a bald head.' Remus said Grasshopper has watched Chen's career progress since her debut in 1995. He added that their last collaboration was about 10 years ago, when she was a guest performer at Grasshopper's concert. The Cantopop trio also performed its new song, Lou Dik Lat (which means Old Is Spicy in Cantonese), at Chen's concert. Remus also took the opportunity to announce that they would be holding a concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum in April 2026, and would invite Chen to be its guest performer. Remus has been charting his recovery on social media since his surgery. He has shared videos of himself working out in the gym in recent months. He posted on July 22 a photo of himself in the recording studio, writing that a new song was coming soon. – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
Straits Times
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Grasshopper singer Remus Choy returns to stage for first time since brain surgery
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Grasshopper, which comprise Calvin Choy, Edmond So and Remus Choy, were the guest performers at singer Kelly Chen's concert on July 27. (From left) Calvin Choy, Chen, Remus Choy and So. Singer Remus Choy of Hong Kong pop group Grasshopper has returned to the stage on July 27, performing for the first time since his brain surgery in October 2024. Grasshopper were the guest performers at Hong Kong singer Kelly Chen's concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum. The Cantopop trio comprise Choy, 58, his brother Calvin Choy, 60, and Edmond So, 59. They last performed together in Foshan, China, in August 2024. The Grasshopper members and Chen, who all dressed in white, performed the fast-paced songs Beat The Heat Wou Bom Ba (1993) and Open The Sky (1995) on July 27. Calvin Choy looked to be in great shape as he sang and danced on stage. Chen's concert was the final night of her 10-show Season 2 Live In Hong Kong 2025 concert series. The show was originally scheduled to be held on July 20, but it was postponed by a week due to Typhoon Wipha. Choy said on stage that Chen, 52, was the first person to message him after he dropped a bombshell in October 2024, when he disclosed on social media that he had gone for an operation to remove a brain tumour. His post then was accompanied by two photos: a selfie of himself with a shaved head and a close-up shot of the long surgery scar on his scalp. 'Kelly said she was very worried about me and the large scar on my head broke her heart,' Choy said. 'She hoped I would recover soon and cheered me on, even complimenting me on how good I looked with a bald head.' Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Terrorism threat in Singapore remains high, driven by events like Israeli-Palestinian conflict: ISD Singapore Online platforms have halved time it takes for Singaporeans to be self-radicalised: ISD Singapore 3 taken to hospital after fire breaks out in Toa Payoh flat Singapore ICA inspector obtained bribes in the form of sex acts from 6 foreign men in exchange for his help Singapore Doctor who forged certificates for aesthetic procedures gets 4 months' jail Life Alone but not lonely: Tips from seniors who live solo and like it Asia Extreme weather turns Beijing into rain trap; 30 killed, over 80,000 evacuated Singapore ST Podcasts Live: Share your ideas at The Fashion Pulpit on how to cope with rising temperatures Choy said Grasshopper have watched Chen's career progress since her debut in 1995. He added that their last collaboration was about 10 years ago, when she was a guest performer at Grasshopper's concert. The Cantopop trio also performed their new song, Lou Dik Lat (which means Old Is Spicy in Cantonese), at Chen's concert. Choy also took the opportunity to announce that they would be holding a concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum in April 2026, and would invite Chen to be their guest performer. Choy has been charting his recovery on social media since his surgery. He has shared videos of himself working out in the gym in recent months. He posted on July 22 a photo of himself in the recording studio, writing that a new song was coming soon.
The Citizen
27-07-2025
- The Citizen
Seshego kids learn coding on Mandela Day with local digital pioneers
POLOKWANE – In a quiet corner of Seshego Zone 2, a group of children gathered on Mandela Day – not for games or treats, but to learn how to code. Hosted at the home gallery of renowned philanthropist and retired school principal Phuti Ragophala, the coding and robotics session aimed to empower children with digital skills. Armed with just their smartphones and internet access, the young participants were guided by two passionate facilitators, teachers, Innocent Moapola and Tebogo Molepo. They were also joined by Dr Malebese Sello, recipient of an Honorary Doctorate in ICT in Education from a university in India in 2022. Ragophala, a 2023 recipient of the prestigious National Order of the Baobab, has long championed digital inclusion in her community. 'They know how to code using Grasshopper, Scratch, Rangers Tokens and Make Code Arcade. I recently introduced them to Minecraft AI and Octo Studio. It only takes an hour, hence the Hour of Code,' she said. The initiative, rooted in her unwavering commitment to education, offered more than just fun. It gave children a hands-on understanding of how machines can be instructed, an essential skill in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The event also had an important message for adults: Parents must also start thinking about upskilling. 'We are moving fast into a digital world, and no one should be left behind.'
