TechNode Global Staff

Tsangs Group, an innovation-focused family office that bridges East and West, and the family office of entertainment technology pioneer John Textor have signed a partnership agreement to jointly invest globally in entertainment, sports, and media.

Indian government backed fund National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIF) has announced a commitment of INR 207 crores ($25 million) to private equity firm Amicus Capital.

Smart mobility provider, ACO Tech, has formalized a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) with Geno and the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics & IoT Institute (MARii) to explore the use of blockchain solutions for Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.

Zetrix, a layer-1 public blockchain platform owned by MY E.G. Services Berhad (MYEG), and Web3Labs Hong Kong, a Web3 development and investment powerhouse, have on Monday launched the Zetrix Global Accelerator Program to incubate and nurture promising Web3 startups from all over the world with ecosystem support from Hong Kong’s progressive Virtual Asset…

The Social Security System of Philippines (SSS PH) and MYEG Philippines, Inc. (MYEG PH) have entered a groundbreaking partnership to enhance the payment experience for SSS PH members. With this strategic collaboration, SSS PH members will be able to enjoy a hassle-free and efficient online payment of loans and contributions.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a subscription of up to $10 million in a landmark local currency green bond issued by Tajikistan's Eskhata Bank—the first in the country — to boost access to climate finance for smaller businesses amid a challenging macro-economic environment.

Ayekart, an India-based agrifood fintech platform, has raised $6.5 million in a Series A round led by Omnivore, Siana Capital, and Unleash Capital Partners. With this capital infusion, Ayekart aims to expand its operations nationwide and cater to a larger audience of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

Vietnamese carmaker VinFast Auto has officially signed the letter of intent with five dealers in Indonesia. The signing marks an important step in expanding VinFast’s distribution network in the Indonesian market and strengthening its brand recognition and competitiveness globally.

Secondlifeasia, a Malaysia-based smart device repair company, announced its expansion to Thailand, through a joint venture with Appidea Co., Ltd with an initial investment of $250,000. The expansion will see the firm strategically setting up a total of three centrally located brick-and- mortar outlets in Thailand by the end of 2024.

Malaysia's pension fund Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) [KWAP] has on Friday announced the first batch of investments made under its Dana Perintis strategy. The investments, which amount to MYR 100 million ($21 million), comprise two direct investments in Malaysian startups and two venture capital fund commitments.