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Singapore’s XL Ventures secures In-Principle Approval for capital markets services license
XL Ventures Pte Ltd, a Singapore-headquartered climate tech focused company, has received In-Principle Approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to perform licensed Venture Capital Fund Manager (VCFM) activities in Singapore.
July 4, 2025
Australia’s Goodman establishes $2.7B Hong Kong data center partnership
Goodman Group, an Australia-based digital infrastructure firm, has established the Goodman Hong Kong Data Center Partnership (GHKDC) – a new $2.7 billion data center dedicated investment vehicle.
July 4, 2025
Eight GLCs awarded under BIG to accelerate corporate-startup collaboration, innovation-led growth in Malaysia
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) in collaboration with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd (Cradle), have announced the successful selection of eight government-linked companies (GLCs) under the Bengkel Inovasi GLC (BIG) program, to accelerate corporate-startup collaboration and innovation-led growth in Malaysia.
July 4, 2025
A*STAR and Siemens collaborate to advance smart and sustainable manufacturing solutions
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and Siemens have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate innovation and digital transformation for smart and sustainable manufacturing for companies in Singapore and across ASEAN.
July 4, 2025
News,Digital Transformation,Singapore
Singapore and United Kingdom strengthen collaboration in digital finance and innovation and sustainable finance
Singapore and the United Kingdom have highlighted their strong and continued collaboration between the two countries, with a focus on several key themes, including digital finance and innovation, sustainable finance, capital markets and international regulatory developments.
July 4, 2025
News,India,Vietnam,Electric Vehicles & Mobility
VinFast inks deal with myTVS to build robust after-sales service network across India
VinFast Auto India, the Indian subsidiary of Vietnam-based electric vehicle firm VinFast, has announced a strategic service collaboration signing with myTVS, an automotive service provider in the country.
July 4, 2025
Alpha Startups™ Pre-Accelerator returns for its 64th Cohort to support Malaysia’s founders
1337 Ventures, Malaysia-based early-stage venture capital firm, has announced the launch of the 64th cohort of its flagship Alpha Startups™ Pre-Accelerator, with applications now open for the July 2025 intake.
July 4, 2025
Data center operators In Malaysia to seek competitive edge through sustainability: BMI
While the new power tariffs may lead to short-term challenges for data center projects in Malaysia, the country's dominant position in emerging Southeast Asia is unlikely to be dramatically altered, as demand for cloud computing remains strong, BMI Country Risk and Industry Research said Thursday.
July 4, 2025
Malaysia’s Boost unlock global QR payments capabilities with UnionPay International, including Weixin Pay in China
Boost, a Malaysia-based regional fintech player, announced Thursday a significant expansion of its cross-border payment capabilities through a new integration with UnionPay International (UPI).
July 4, 2025
News,Malaysia,Big Data,Philippines
BMI : hyperscale opportunities driving Philippines market convergence while Malaysia maintains regional leadership
BMI Country Risk and Industry Research said hyperscale opportunities are driving Philippines market convergence while Malaysia maintains regional leadership.
July 4, 2025