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Singapore’s Sleek secures $5M in debt financing led by Fintech Nation Fund

Singapore FinTech firm Sleek has secured $5 million in debt financing, led by the Singapore-based Fintech Nation Fund, to power its continued growth.

ALVA partners Google Cloud to enhance customer experience and support Indonesia’s green mobility transition

ALVA, a mobility solution provider for two-wheeler electrification, has on Monday announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud aimed at boosting customer experience, loyalty, and demand for its electric two-wheelers.

HeiTech Padu acquires 30% stake in Islamic payment firm Souqa Fintech for $3.94M

Malaysia-based technology firm HeiTech Padu has proposed to acquire 30 percent stake in Islamic payment firm Souqa Fintech for MYR 16.17 million ($3.94 million).

Singapore steps up participation in global offshore wind development with new partnership

Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), the Association of Singapore Marine & Offshore Energy Industries (ASMI) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand Singapore’s network with the global offshore wind sector and foster more project and innovation opportunities between Singapore and international…

Bursa Malaysia reviews listing requirements in tandem with National Sustainability Reporting Framework

Following the launch of the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF) in Malaysia, Malaysian stock exchange said it is reviewing listing requirements in tandem with the framework.

SecurityGen partners NEC to strengthen cybersecurity operations for Indonesian telcos

SecurityGen, a global telecom cybersecurity firm, and PT NEC Indonesia, an information technology (IT) network and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and a multi-vendor system integrator, have announced a partnership to strengthen telecom network defences across Indonesia.

Advantech unveils expanded Singapore office to boost ASEAN presence

Advantech, a global leader in industrial internet of things (IoT) and embedded computing solutions, has officially inaugurated its expanded regional office in Singapore.

IFC-led consortium to provide up to $400M to PTCL to boost digital connectivity in Pakistan

International Finance Corporation (IFC), alongside other investors, is providing up to $400 million to Pakistan Telecommunication Company (PTCL) to finance its acquisition of Telenor Pakistan Private Limited and Orion Towers Private Limited.

GITC partners GDEX to develop skilled workforce for logistics industry

Malaysia-based Government-Industry TVET Coordination Body (GITC) and GDEX Berhad (GDEX) are collaborating to develop a skilled and competent workforce to meet the needs of the courier and logistics industry.

$8 trillion opportunity in sustainable cooling solutions for developing economies, says IFC and UNEP report

The cooling market in developing economies is expected to grow from around $300 billion to at least $600 billion, per year by 2050, according to a report released on Wednesday by the UN Environment Program (UNEP)-led Cool Coalition and International Finance Corporation (IFC).