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MUFG, partners launch $1.5B climate and blended finance platform

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has partnered FinDev Canada and a consortium of United Nations partners and platform-based initiatives to launch $1.5 billion climate and blended finance platform to address risks associated with climate change.

OCBC Bank ties up with five electric vehicle-related companies to provide affordable payment options in Malaysia

In a move to strengthen its environmental, social and governance (ESG)-related offerings to retail customers, OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) is tying up with five electric vehicle (EV)-related companies to provide EV owners with affordable options for their green journey.

Yinson GreenTech inks partnership with Pos Malaysia to launch EV charging stations

Pos Malaysia Berhad, Malaysia’s post and parcel service provider, has on Thursday announced its strategic partnership with Yinson GreenTech (YGT) for the launch of the electric vehicle (EV) charging station powered by chargEV, an EV charging network and charge point operator.

Malaysia to take action against Facebook’s parent Meta over harmful contents

As there is no sufficient cooperation from Meta, MCMC said it has no option but to take definitive steps or legal action against Meta as a measure to ensure that people are secure and protected in the digital sphere. The agency said such action is necessary in promoting accountability for cybersecurity and enhancing consumer protection against online harms,…

Bridge Data Centres expands data center at Malaysia’s MRANTI Park

Bridge Data Centres (BDC), a subsidiary of NASDAQ-listed Chindata Group, has on Friday announced that it will expand its hyperscale data center campus, named MY03, located at MRANTI Park, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Yinson GreenTech partners Plus Malaysia to jointly develop chargEV hyperpower DC fast charging hub

Malaysian green technologies solutions provider Yinson GreenTech (YGT) has partnered Malaysian toll expressway operator PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) to jointly develop the first chargEV hyperpower direct current (DC) fast charging hub along the PLUS highways.

TechNode Global & beSUCCESS Forum: Hengqin Island – Gateway to Greater China for Entrepreneurs

Topics discussed at the forum included Chinese e-commerce market, social media marketing trends, and the Sands Innovation Challenge.

Animoca Brands joins Celo ecosystem to accelerate Web3 adoption with sustainability and social impact

Hong Kong-based gaming firm Animoca Brands has on Wednesday announced that it has joined the United States-based blockchain ecosystem Celo to accelerate Web3 adoption with sustainability and social impact.

IFC invests $500M in Bank BTPN to strengthen climate action and boost inclusive development in Indonesia

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, will invest up to $500 million in Indonesian lender PT Bank BTPN Tbk (BTPN), comprising a social bond and a green bond issuance.

Malaysia’s Iskandar Investment provides funding access, opens doors for tech startups through Match@Medini pitching program

Iskandar Investment Bhd aims to be the bridge between Malaysian start-ups and local and regional investors to facilitate access to fundings.