Author: TechNode Global Staff
IFC invests $100M in sustainability-linked bond issued by Central Pattana in Thailand
As part of efforts to accelerate the green transition in Thailand, International Finance Corporation (IFC) is investing 3.48 billion Thai baht ($100 million) in a sustainability-linked bond (SLB) issued by Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN), one of the leading retail-property developers in the country.
Malaysian firms to adopt National Sustainability Reporting Framework to enhance sustainability disclosures
Malaysian companies will need to adopt the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF), developed by the Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting (ACSR), which is set to enhance the state of sustainability disclosures in Malaysia, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said Tuesday.
Princeton Digital Group acquires land for AI-ready data centers in Asia
Princeton Digital Group (PDG), Singapore-headquartered data center provider, has announced that it has acquired powered land for 500 MW capacity expansion in key markets across Asia.
Yinson Renewables’ 97 MWP Matarani Solar project in Peru commences operations
Malaysia-based Yinson Renewables’ Matarani solar plant in Peru recently entered into its full operational phase, following the commencement of power export and sales in July 2024.
Paywatch partners Media Prima for employee earned wage access
Malaysian earned wage access (EWA) provider Paywatch has on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Malaysian integrated media firm Media Prima Berhad to enhance employee financial wellness with EWA.
Malaysia’s TNB establishes Transition Finance Framework to fund sustainable projects
Malaysia's utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has established its inaugural Transition Finance Framework to fund sustainable projects.
MAS directs Singapore e-commerce platform Qoo10 to suspend payment services
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced Monday that it has directed e-commerce platform Qoo10 Pte Ltd (Qoo10) to suspend the provision of all payment services cin Singapore from Tuesday.
Maybank expects ASEAN data center market to reach $11 billion per year till 2028
Maybank Investment Bank said Tuesday that it expects data center demand in ASEAN to increase at 20 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and a potential data center total addressable market (TAM) of $11 billion per year till 2028.
Securities Commission Malaysia outlines family office incentive
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has on Monday outlined the conditions for the new family office incentive scheme announced by Malaysian government recently that is aimed at enhancing investment landscape in Malaysia.
Forest City to be the first location in Malaysia to offer a 0% tax rate for family offices
Forest City, the $100 billion project located in Southern region of Malaysia which is backed by Chinese developer Country Garden Holdings, will be the first location in Malaysia to offer a 0 percent tax rate for Family Offices, Malaysia's Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan said on last Friday.
