Malaysia launches i-ESG Framework to tap into $12T global market on ESG-focused opportunities
The Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry (MITI) in Malaysia has on Monday launched the National Industry Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Framework (i-ESG…
Sustainable Fitch: Asia’s electric vehicle ecosystem to benefit from climate goals and demand growth
Asia’s role as a hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing activity will be supported by regional demand growth for low-emissions transportation, said Sustainable Fitch in a new…
Malaysia’s Teleport and China’s SF Airlines to cross-share logistics network
Teleport, the logistics venture seeded by Malaysian low-cost airline Capital A Berhad, and SF Airlines, China’s largest air cargo carrier by fleet, have signed a bilateral…
GCash parent Mynt acquires ECPay for $40.6M – report
The acquisition will help GCash improve its services in the fintech space and further democratize financial access, Globe said.
Vietnam’s Green SM reaches six millionth ride
Green SM, the pure electric vehicle ride-hailing service of Vietnam’s Green and Smart Mobility JSC. (GSM) announced last Friday that it has reached the 6 millionth ride after only…
Malaysia’s Hektar REIT partners GMA Resources for EV charging bays
Hektar Asset Management Sdn. Bhd., the Manager of Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust (Hektar REIT), has partnered with GMAResources Sdn Bhd (GMA) for electric vehicle (EV)…
Malaysian Central Bank: micro and small businesses will continue to enjoy zero-cost transactions DuitNow QR payments
Malaysian Central Bank said last Friday that micro and small businesses in Malaysia will continue to enjoy zero-cost transactions DuitNow QR payments, and no new costs for…
A sneak peek into the future of traffic jam reduction
Deep reinforcement learning is expected to advance 80 years of congestion modeling-based research. Scientists demonstrated in what is known as The MegaVander Test that connected…
Singapore’s Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation to merge with streaming platform 17LIVE Inc
Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation Ltd (VTAC), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) based in Singapore, will buy streaming platform 17LIVE Holding Limited for SGD…
Gobi Partners backs Malaysian agritech startup BoomGrow
Asia-focused venture capital firm Gobi Partners is doubling down on its commitment to Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)-friendly investments through its latest strategic…
Katadata: 67 percent of Indonesia’s population not active e-commerce users
Katadata Insight Center and Evermos report has found that Offline channels are crucial for business success for local Indonesian brands, and 67 percent of Indonesia's population…
Vietnam’s GSM officially launches electric scooter ride-hailing services in Ho Chi Minh City
The Green SM Bike, GSM's electric scooter ride-hailing service, is officially launched in HCM City on last Friday. The firm aims to expand to another six provinces and cities and…
Malaysia’s TNB accelerates commitment to 3 NETR flagship project in large scale clean energy and RE zones
Malaysian utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is making substantial strides in its commitment to drive largescale renewable energy (RE) and clean technology initiatives,…
