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Singapore’s Smartkarma acquires commodities alternative data and insights platform Helixtap

Smartkarma, a Singapore-based global investment intelligence platform, has announced the acquisition of Helixtap, a global commodities alternative data and insights platform.

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Gojek to exit Vietnam market – report

Gojek said the decision, made by its parent company GoTo after assessing its market presence in Vietnam, aims to strengthen business operations and aligns with the company's long-term growth strategy.

FLOW and ALLHC celebrate topping off for A-FLOW ML1 Data Center in Philippines

With the completion of the first building’s structural framework, the Data Center is slated to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2024 (Q4 2024) with an initial 6MW capacity ready for service.

Temasek Foundation appoints new Chairman

Temasek Foundation has on Wednesday announced the appointment of Jennie Chua as its new Chairman, effective from September 1, 2024.

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Maybank: Indonesia’s fuel curb increases need for higher ride hailing incentives

Fuel curb in Indonesia increases need for higher ride hailing incentives, Maybank Investment Bank said Thursday.

Malaysia launches aviation decarbonization blueprint to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Malaysia has launched the Malaysia Aviation Decarbonization Blueprint (MADB) on Thursday to achieve net zero carbon emissions as early as 2050 for the international aviation sector.

Malaysia’s Cradle and Invest India form strategic alliance to strengthen startup ecosystems in both nations

Cradle Fund Sdn. Bhd. (Cradle), the government agency for Malaysia’s startup ecosystem, and Invest India, an investment promotion and facilitation agency under the Government of India, have formed a strategic alliance to strengthen startup ecosystems in both nations.

Macquarie sees Malaysia as key ASEAN data center growth market

Malaysia remains as the key data center growth market in ASEAN, with a steady stream of corporate announcements and new regulations, Macquarie said in recent note.

Hong Kong’s OneDegree partners Saudi Arabia’s Walaa for digital asset insurance

OneDegree, the Hong Kong-based licensed insurer for digital assets, has inked a deal with Walaa Cooperative Insurance Company, an insurance and reinsurance company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to support OneDegree as a reinsurer for its market-leading digital asset products globally.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison partners Zurich Asuransi Indonesia to provide insurance offerings

The collaboration will utilize Indosat’s ecosystem of over 100 million users to offer protection solutions to various segments of society. Zurich will provide products through Indosat’s app, including reimbursement of postpaid bills and travel insurance for flight cancellations, lost luggage, and emergency medical needs.