TechNode Global Staff

Hong Kong-based real asset manager powered by the new economy ESR Group Limited, together with its subsidiaries, has on Wednesday announced its expansion into Thailand, with the opening of its Thailand office. The firm is currently developing two logistics and industrial parks in Thailand, representing a capital investment of THB 8 billion ($235 million).

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) in Malaysia, through Cradle Fund Sdn. Bhd. (Cradle), has on Tuesday launched a series of micro- conferences, MYStartup NXT, as part of the efforts to create an inclusive, impactful and sustainable startup ecosystem in Malaysia.

Japanese venture capital firm Genesia Ventures said Wednesday it has raised $110 million in final close of the third fund. Organizations including Canal Ventures, Cygames, DBJ Capital, FFG Venture Business Partners GREE Ventures, JA Mitsui Leasing, Japan Investment Corporation, Mizuho Capital, Mizuho Bank, Oriental Land Innovations, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust…

Switzerland-based venture capital firm Tenity has on Tuesday announced that it has become the first program partner of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) Accelerator in Asia Pacific with the launch of a Singapore-based cohort.

Ruangguru, an Indonesia-based education technology company, has completed the acquisition of Mclass, an online learning platform in Vietnam that offers live teaching solutions to students. The acquisition is Ruangguru's strategic move to expand its reach and increase its capabilities in the region.

Global payment firm Mastercard has on Tuesday opened its new office and launch of its data and services (D&S) hub in Kuala Lumpur, which will serve clients across the Asia Pacific region with a suite of offerings beyond transactions.

Animoca Brands, the Hong Kong-based company gaming firm, has partnered with stc play, a Saudi Arabia's gaming platform, to collaborate on publishing video games in Middle East and North Africa (MENA), through stc play platform and other distribution channels.

SquareX, a Singapore-based cybersecurity startup, announced Wednesday it has raised $6 million in a seed round led by Sequoia Capital Southeast Asia. SquareX will use the funds raised on research and development (R&D)-engineering and go-to-market.

Allrites Holdings Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based film and television content rights marketplace, is expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Global Market after merging with United States-listed blank check company Aura FAT Projects Acquisition Corp (AFAR).

Stripe, a United States-based financial infrastructure platform for businesses, has on Monday announced a partnership with messaging service WhatsApp, that allows Singapore businesses to accept payments directly in WhatsApp chats.