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AirAsia brand co. appoints multi-hyphenate Ta-ku as Creative Director
AirAsia brand co. (Abc.) has on Tuesday announced the appointment of Ta-ku, also known as Regan Mathews, as its new Creative Director.
UNODC estimates financial losses between $18B and $37B from scams in East and Southeast Asia in 2023
UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has on Monday estimated financial losses between US $18 billion and $37 billion from scams targeting victims in East and Southeast Asia in 2023 alone, with a high proportion of these losses attributed to scams committed by organized crime groups in Southeast Asia.
Malaysia’s Ramssol inks partnership with Singapore’s HONO for AI-driven HR solutions
Malaysia-based human resources (HR) solutions provider. Ramssol Group Berhad has inked a partnership with Singapore-based software as a service (SaaS) provider Hono Asia Pte. Ltd. (HONO) for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven HR solutions.
Malaysia’s Heitech Padu terminates 30% stake acquisition in Souqa Fintech
Malaysia-based technology firm HeiTech Padu has terminated its plan to acquire 30 percent stake in Islamic payment firm Souqa Fintech.
Hyundai and Waymo team up for autonomous car technology
South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company and US autonomous driving technology firm Waymo announced they have entered into a multi-year, strategic partnership.
Capital A’s AirAsia brand co. partners Moonbug, MiraiLab to strengthen AirAsia Buds’ IP presence
AirAsia brand co. (Abc.), the brand management and intellectual property (IP) arm of Capital A, has announced two major partnerships with Moonbug Entertainment and MiraiLab to further expand its presence in the Character and Entertainment intellectual property space.
Malaysia’s JAZRO bags investment from Gobi Partners to make robotics education accessible to all children
This strategic investment will enable JAZRO to expand its educational offerings and reach more young learners, nurturing a new generation of tech-savvy innovators.
Climate Investment Funds eyes $1B decarbonization investment
The Climate Investment Funds, one of the world’s largest multilateral climate funds, has announced the deployment of up to $1 billion in funding as part of CIF’s Industry Decarbonization investment program.
Swiss-founded BE WTR raises $45.45M Series C funding for expansion plans in Singapore and Asia
BE WTR, the Swiss-founded company sustainable and premium water solutions provider, has raised CHF 39 million ($45.45 million) in its Series C funding round for expansion plans in Singapore and Asia.
IFC lends $534M to ENGIE to boost renewable energy in emerging markets
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a landmark green and sustainability-linked loan of €500 million ($534 million) to ENGIE S.A., the parent holding company of the ENGIE Group.
