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Singapore’s GFTN partners Odisha to establish Fintech hub in Bhubaneswar

Government of Odisha’s Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Department and the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a Global Competency Center in Bhubaneshwar Odisha to foster FinTech collaboration.

East Ventures closes inaugural GP-led secondary transaction with Coller Capital

East Ventures, a venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, announced Monday that it has closed its inaugural general partner (GP)-led secondary transaction.

AirAsia MOVE onboards SriLankan Airlines as latest direct airline partner

Malaysia-based Capital A's online travel agent (OTA) platform AirAsia MOVE has onboarded Sri Lanka’s National Carrier, SriLankan Airlines as its latest direct airline partner on the platform.

Securities Commission Malaysia releases NSRF guidance to help companies drive sustainability reporting

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has on Monday released the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF) guidance to help companies' board of directors drive sustainability reporting.

Singtel partners DSTA and HTX to enhance defense and national security via network technology

Singaporean telecommunication firm Singtel has on Monday announced that it has partnered the Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) to deploy network slicing technology island wide to bolster their capabilities and the national security of Singapore.

SC Ventures-incubated Dealcierge acquired by Eden Exchange to establish one of the largest M&A marketplace in APAC

The edenX platform brings together the complementary networks, technology, IP, and teams of Eden Exchange and Dealcierge to create an expanded digital and collaborative ecosystem aiming to drive market growth across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and ultimately globally.

Singapore’s Carousell partners GoGoX to launch Carousell Official Delivery for bulky furniture

Introduced in partnership with GoGoX, a logistics tech company in Asia, this enhancement makes buying and selling larger items easy and convenient, particularly during Singapore’s peak demand for preloved furniture in the lead-up to Chinese New Year and Hari Raya

Dtcpay partners with Primer to expand stablecoin payments in Southeast Asia

Singapore-based digital payments provider dtcpay and global payments infrastructure firm Primer have on Monday announced a strategic partnership to facilitate seamless transactions across fiat and stable coins for Southeast Asian consumers.

UnionPay, BSN team up to boost digital payment in Malaysia with QR payment

Chinese payment firm UnionPay International (UPI) has announced a strategic partnership with Malaysia-based Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) to launch the UnionPay QR payment in Malaysia in the first half of 2025.

Securities Commission rolls out Malaysia’s first social exchange pilot program

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has on Friday rolled out Malaysia’s first Social Exchange Pilot Program (SEPP25), beginning with five non-governmental organizations (NGOs) showcasing social impact projects.