SUSI Partners invests in buildout of utility-scale renewables projects in the Philippines
SUSI Partners, through the SUSI Asia Energy Transition Fund (SAETF), has entered into an investment agreement with experienced Southeast Asian developer Alba Renewables (Alba) to…
India’s Filter Capital announces final close of $97M for its inaugural fund
Filter Capital, a technology-focused growth investment firm based in India, has announced the successful final close of its first fund – Filter Capital India Fund I at a total…
Cybersecurity: A business imperative for today’s leaders
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical business issue that leaders across all sectors must grapple with. The increasing sophistication…
With spot Bitcoin ETFs breaking record inflows, on-chain finance is bridging a new era for digital assets
With increased participation from both retail and institutional investors in Spot #Bitcoin #ETFs and the wider digital assets ecosystem, on-chain finance is anticipated to adapt…
Ant partners global e-wallets, card organizations for International Consumer Friendly Zones Program in China
Chinese fintech firm Ant Group, along with 11 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and major international card organizations, have launched in Beijing a nation-wide Program to…
Imaginary Ones partners Animoca Brands to enhance Web3 entertainment ecosystem
Hong Kong-based gaming firm company Animoca Brands and Web3 entertainment and intellectual property (IP) company Imaginary Ones have on Monday announced a partnership to enhance…
Japan’s Smartpay raises $7M in pre series A round led by SMBC Venture Capital
Japanese Fintech leader Smartpay was oversubscribed in raising $7 million in pre series A round led by Japanese technology investor SMBC Venture Capital.
Hyundai Motor, Kia inks deal with Exide Energy Solutions to produce electric vehicle battery in India
South Korean automakers Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai Motor) and Kia Corporation (Kia) have inked deal with Indian battery manufacturer Exide Energy Solutions Ltd. (Exide…
United Kingdom’s TerraPay receives Singapore license for money transfer services
TerraPay, a global money movement company based in the United Kingdom, has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Singapore’s myFirst, Fu Yu expand to North American kids tech market with $11M deal
Singapore’s kids-tech startup myFirst Tech Holdings Pte Ltd (myFirst) has appointed SGX Mainboard-listed Fu Yu Corporation Limited (Fu Yu) as its exclusive contract manufacturer…
It’s a love scam, not a love story: Navigating cyber red flags in 2024
Organizations need to remain vigilant against romance schemes, especially as employees are increasingly using corporate-owned devices for personal use. This exposes the company to…
BuildMart PH Technologies invests in builders online marketplace for Hubware
BuildMart PH Technologies, Inc., the Philippines-based business to business (B2B) e-commerce platform that connects manufacturers with hardware stores, has invested an undisclosed…
Brunei and Laos formally join regional payment connectivity initiative
Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) and Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) have officially joined the Regional Payment Connectivity (RPC) after previously expressing their interest in…
MAS expands scope of regulated payment services
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has on Tuesday introduced amendments to the Payment Services Act (PS Act) and its subsidiary legislation to expand the scope of payment…
