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Singapore commits $500M in matching concessional funding to support decarbonization in Asia

The Singapore Government has committed up to $500 million in concessional funding to support the Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership (FAST-P) launched by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) last year.

ASEAN-6 B2C e-commerce export revenue seen to reach $30.4 billion in 2028 : Amazon Global Selling

ASEAN-6 (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines)'s business to consumer (B2C) e-commerce export revenue for is expected to reach $30.4 billion in 2028, a report commissioned by Amazon Global Selling showed Wednesday.

Singapore’s Sea revenue up 30.8 pct on year in third quarter

Singapore's consumer internet firm Sea announced Tuesday that its total revenue rose 30.8 percent year on year to $4.3 billion in the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, underpinned by higher e-commerce growth.

Pentagreen Capital seeks to deploy $1B for Asia’s sustainable infrastructure

Pentagreen Capital, the sustainable infrastructure debt financing company established by HSBC and Temasek, is seeking to deploy $1 billion for Asia’s sustainable infrastructure.

BlackRock, MAS, IFC, MUFG, NEXI, AIA team up to boost decarbonization investment in Asia

BlackRock, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), International Finance Corporation (IFC), Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), NEXI, and AIA Group have teamed up to boost decarbonization investment in Asia with a focus on Southeast Asia.

HashKey Global partners OneInfinity by OneDegree to bolster Web3 and cybersecurity landscapes

Hong Kong-based digital asset exchange HashKey Global and OneInfinity by OneDegree, a cybersecurity and insurance provider, have on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the Web3 and cybersecurity realms.

Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast secures $3.5B funding from Vingroup & founder Pham Nhat Vuong

Vingroup plans to lend VinFast up to 35 trillion Vietnamese dong ($1.4 billion) by the end of 2026, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Additionally, Vuong has personally pledged 50 trillion dong ($2.1 billion) in sponsorship.

Animoca Brands raises additional $10M for Mocaverse with participation by OKX Ventures, CMCC Global, Hong Shan

Hong Kong-based gaming firm Animoca Brands Corporation Limited has on Tuesday announced an additional tranche of funding of $10 million for its flagship project Mocaverse.

MAS announces green finance and capital markets initiatives to strengthen financial cooperation with China

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has on Monday announced new green finance and capital markets initiatives to strengthen financial cooperation with China.

Grab raises full year revenue forecast after improved performance in third quarter

Singapore-based superapp Grab Holdings Limited has on Monday raised its full year revenue forecast following its improved revenue in the third quarter.