YTL partners NVIDIA to build AI infrastructure in Malaysia

Malaysian utility firm YTL Power International Berhad (YTL) has on Friday announced a collaboration with United States chip manufacturer NVIDIA to build artificial intelligence…

ADB lends $400M to support climate priorities in Bangladesh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has on Friday approved a $400 million policy-based loan to support the government of Bangladesh in implementing its National Adaptation Plan,…

ASEAN Reinsurance Working Committee inks MOU to establish ASEAN renewable energy pool

The ASEAN Reinsurance Working Committee (ARWC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in pledging support in the form of underwriting capacity as well as setting up the…

MAS publishes code of conduct for providers of ESG rating and data products

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has on Wednesday published its finalized code of conduct for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rating and data product…

WWF, BCG, and Think City launch regional initiative for nature-based solutions, climate analytics and AI

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Think City, have announced the launch of the Report and the Southeast Asia Climate Adaptation and…

Singapore and China enhance digital finance and capital markets cooperation

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has on Thursday announced new digital finance and capital markets initiatives to expand its financial cooperation with China. The…

Japan’s Sansan Global Development Center expands to larger Cebu premises as its hires 100 software developers

Sansan, Inc., a Japanese provider of cloud-based solutions that promote digital transformation (DX), has on Friday announced its expansion into larger premises for its Sansan…

ADB approves $659M in financing to support Pakistan’s sustainable development

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved three projects totaling $658.8 million to help Pakistan achieve its goal of more inclusive and sustainable growth and development.…

Mandiri Capital Indonesia partners BTN to launch prop-tech focused fund through BTN Fund

Indonesian commercial bank PT Bank Tabungan Negara (Persero) Tbk (Bank BTN) and PT Mandiri Capital Indonesia (MCI), the corporate venture capital arm of Bank Mandiri, have signed…