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…

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Connected commerce: Bridging the gap between online and offline retail

Considering Indonesia's geographical conditions and limited internet access, traditional offline sales channels still dominate the #retail landscape. Connected commerce offers…

Philippine insurer InLife sells 40 percent stake in Oona Philippines to Oona Insurance

Philippine insurers Insular Life (InLife) and Oona Insurance group (Oona) have on Thursday jointly announced that they are entering into an agreement, with InLife selling its 40…

Japan’s Gacha Monsters raises $3M seed funding from Animoca Brands to develop immersive intellectual properties

Gacha Monsters, a Japan-based entertainment and gaming company developing titles for a new generation of gamers, has on Friday announced the completion of a $3 million seed…

Gentari plans to team up with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to drive EV ecosystem growth

Gentari Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based clean energy solutions provider, intends to partner with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) through its subsidiary, Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd, to…

Animoca Brands raises additional $11.88M in second tranche of funding for Mocaverse

Animoca Brands Corporation Limited, the Hong Kong-based company advancing digital property rights for gaming and the open metaverse, has on Friday announced a second tranche of…

Indonesia readies ethics guidance for AI developers – report

Indonesia has drafted ethics guidance for developers using artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent potential misuse of the new technology.

From authentic leadership to talent investment: Five proven tips to win the startup game

Successful entrepreneurs are not made overnight. The path to success in the ever-evolving startup landscape is a gradual process of self-mastery, personal growth, resilience, and…