GXBank and AKPK join forces to promote financial literacy in Malaysia

Grab-backed digital bank GX Bank Berhad and the Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) have on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership to deepen efforts in…

Singapore’s Clime Capital launches independent Technical Assistance Facility

Clime Capital, the Singapore-based fund manager focused on accelerating the low-carbon transition, announced Wednesday the launch of SEACEF TAF, an independent Technical…

Singapore’s bolttech partners with Harmony Auto Indonesia for embedded EV insurance

Singapore-based insurtech bolttech has partnered with Harmony Auto, a Chinese automotive distributor, to launch an insurance solutions designed exclusively for BYD electric…

How localization unlocks growth in emerging economies

Emerging markets don’t need watered-down versions of global products. They need solutions designed with their realities in mind. A product that feels tailored to fit the local…

GIC, SoftBank could sell stake in Vietnam’s fintech firm VNLife – report

The Singaporean sovereign wealth fund and SoftBank Vision Fund 1 are working with a financial adviser and have reached out to potential investors to gauge interest.

WORQ partners Bandar Utama City Group to launch new co-working space

WORQ, a Malaysia-based coworking and flexible workspace provider, has in a partnership deal with Bandar Utama City Group, to launch its latest outlet at KPMG Tower, 8 First Avenue…

Singtel and Tencent Games team up to launch HoK ∙ Cloud

Singtel and Tencent Games have on last Thursday announced the launch of Honor of Kings ∙ Cloud (HoK ∙ Cloud) using Singtel’s 5G network slicing technology.

Singapore’s Gill Capital partners Google Cloud to launch GenAI solution

Singapore-based Gill Capital Group, which manages fashion and lifestyle brands including H&M, ALO, and On Running in Southeast Asia, has partnered with Google Cloud to launch…

VinFast launches made-in-India EV

Vietnamese electric vehicles (EVs) maker VinFast has officially launched its premium electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in India.

Singapore’s central bank secures $510M to back green and sustainable infrastructure in Southeast and South Asia

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced Monday hat the Green Investments Partnership (GIP), a blended finance partnership under Singapore’s Financing Asia’s Transition…