TechNode Global Staff
AirAsia MOVE’s third quarter revenue declines on reduced sale of AirAsia flight tickets
AirAsia MOVE, the digital arm of Malaysia-based Capital A, has reported lower revenue during the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, mainly due to reduced sale of AirAsia flight tickets.
Malaysia’s Catcha Digital acquires 51 percent stake in Nexible Solutions for $2.56M to expand into SaaS and AI sectors
Malaysia-based digital platform Catcha Digital Berhad has announced its entry into a share sale agreement to acquire a 51 percent interest in Malaysian software as a service (SaaS) firm Nexible Solutions Sdn Bhd (Nexible) for a cash consideration of MYR 11.38 million ($310 million).
Malaysia’s Yinson Renewables secures $59M financing for Matarani solar project from IDB Invest, Natixis
Malaysia-based renewable energy firm Yinson Renewables has secured a $59 million senior secured green financing for the Matarani Solar Project in Peru from IDB Invest and Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB).
Thailand’s Chula, Google Cloud team up for generative AI for higher education
Chulalongkorn University (Chula), Thailand’s higher education institution, and Google Cloud have on Thursday announced a partnership for generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) for higher education.
ZTE, TrueBusiness and CPF team up to develop 5G solution for smart factories in Thailand
China-based integrated information and communication technology firm ZTE Corporation, has teamed up with Thailand telecom-tech firm True Corporation subsidiary TrueBusiness and Thailand food conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) to create a collaboration in 5G smart factory using independent private network, known as 5G-in-a-box, at CPF’s factory.
ADB, Mastercard launch innovative partnership to finance MSMEs in Asia and the Pacific
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Mastercard Impact Fund, administered by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a groundbreaking partnership aimed at supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Asia and the Pacific.
Malaysia’s Meta Bright forges partnership with Tunas Manja for solar PV installation
Meta Bright Group Berhad, a Malaysia-listed company, has announced a strategic partnership with Tunas Manja Sdn. Bhd.(TMG), a Malaysia-based grocery and retail operators, for solar photovoltaic (PV) installation.
ADB launches Environment Action Plan to boost nature-positive investments
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched its Environment Action Plan 2024–2030 presenting a road map for addressing the impacts of the triple planetary crisis of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change in Asia and the Pacific.
Gentari partners Mastercard to boost EV adoption in Asia Pacific
Malaysian clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), through its subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd, and Mastercard have announced their collaboration towards promoting electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Asia Pacific.
ASEAN stock exchanges to explore centralized ASEAN ESG data infrastructure
ASEAN-Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem (ASEAN-ISE) participating exchanges have issued a request for information (RFI) to develop a centralized ASEAN environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data infrastructure.
