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Touch ‘n Go eWallet establishes one-stop insurance hub GOprotect
Touch ‘n Go Group, via TNG Digital Sdn Bhd (TNG Digital), owner and operator of Touch ‘n Go eWallet, has now established GOprotect, a platform where its users can purchase various types of insurance offerings conveniently through the eWallet app.
Malaysia’s VCI Global up 6.25 percent on first trading day
VCI Global Limited, a Malaysia-based multi-disciplinary consulting group, has announced that its ordinary shares have commenced trading on the Nasdaq capital market on Thursday under the ticker symbol "VCIG".
Singapore’s Thunes secures new license in France; launches global payout solutions across EU
Thunes, a global cross-border payments company based in Singapore, has been granted a new payments institution license by the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) in France.
NODWIN Gaming’s Singapore subsidiary acquires 51 percent stake in live media company Branded
The Singapore subsidiary of NODWIN Gaming — the esports and gaming arm of Nazara Technologies Limited — has acquired a 51 percent stake in the Singapore-based full-service live media company, Branded.
Hong Kong’s Hashkey expands digital asset services with OTC upgrade and HashKey Wealth launch
HashKey Group, a digital asset financial services provider based in Hong Kong, has on Friday announced the upgrade of its Over-the-Counter (OTC) trading business, as well as the launch of a new wealth management business line, HashKey Wealth.
Analyst sees Malaysia emerging as data center in Asia
Analyst said Thursday it sees Malaysia as an emerging data center hub in Asia, with supportive pro-business policies to attract and retain data center investors.
Lotus Cars aims to re-establish brand in Malaysia – report
All-new fully electric Lotus Eletre was aunched on Thursday (Apr 13) in the Malaysian market and for the first time in Asia.
Japan’s SmartRyde raises $3.38M in Series A+ funding round
SmartRyde, the operator of a pre-booked airport transfer marketplace, has raised approximately JPY 450 million ($3.38 million) in a series A+ funding round. The fund was raised through the third-party allocation of shares led by NVC No.1 Limited Liability Partnership, a fund jointly managed by NVenture Capital Limited and NEC Capital Solutions Limited).
Changi Airport expands into the metaverse with launch of ChangiVerse on Roblox
Changi Airport Group (CAG) unveils ChangiVerse, an innovative online experience, marking the airport’s global debut in the metaverse.
SC Ventures invests in BetterTradeOff to boost digital wealth advisory capabilities
SC Ventures, the fintech, investment, and ventures arm of Standard Chartered, has invested in Singapore-headquartered finTech firm BetterTradeOff (BTO) to boost the digital wealth advisory landscape.
