Author: TechNode Global Staff

Malaysian utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and property developer Sime Darby Property Berhad have joined forces in a landmark collaboration aimed at expediting sustainable energy projects within Sime Darby Property’s Township developments.

Bursa Malaysia Berhad and RAM Holdings Berhad, have through a joint venture entity, Bursa Malaysia RAM Capital Sdn Bhd (formerly known as BM RAM Capital Sdn Bhd), on Friday launched a debt fundraising platform. The platform is an alternative fund-raising avenue strategically designed to facilitate listed and unlisted small to mid-sized companies with…

Singapore-listed transportation firm ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited has on Friday announced that it has acquired taxi operator A2B Australia Limited (A2B)for AUD 182 million ($123.35 million). ComfortDelGro's wholly owned subsidiary ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia Pty Ltd has entered into a binding scheme implementation agreement (SIA) to acquire all…

Riiid Inc., a Softbank Vision Fund-backed artificial intelligence (AI) education technology company, announced Thursday the acquisition of Qualson Co Ltd., a leading English language learning and content provider based in South Korea.

Japan-based investment firm Mercuria Holdings Co., Ltd. has partnered Singapore financial services group Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) to launch a fund to finance sustainability projects in ASEAN.

Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of Chinese tech company Tencent, has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) and media solutions to local partners at Inaugural Tencent Cloud Day in Malaysia. The move solidifies the company’s commitment to driving innovation in the industry.

Keppel Infrastructure Fund Management Pte. Ltd. (KIFM), as Trustee-Manager of Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT) is committing up to €109m ($119.81 million) to acquire a 45 percent effective stake in German renewable energy (RE) firm Enpal B.V. (Enpal)’s solar portfolio (AssetCos) through a special purpose vehicle (SPV).

While 2023 has been a down year for startup investment in most industries, cleantech and sustainability-focused categories have held up comparatively well, Crunchbase said Tuesday. Per Crunchbase data, global investors have poured approximately $13.9 billion this year into companies working on everything from battery recycling to water-conserving crops.…

Tikehau Capital, a global alternative asset management group, and Nikko Asset Management, one of Asia’s largest asset managers, have entered into advanced discussion to form a business and capital alliance. The contemplated strategic partnership would involve Tikehau Capital and Nikko Asset Management entering into distribution agreements in Japan and…

Bayanat AI PLC (Bayanat), a Abu-Dhabi-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered geospatial solutions provider, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company P.J.S.C. (Yahsat), a leading global satellite operator, have agreed a potential AED 15 billion (over $4 billion) merger.