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Temasek’s Xora Innovation leads $55M Series A funding round in US battery maker Peak Energy
Xora Innovation, an Early-Stage deep tech investing platform of Temasek, has led $55 million Series A funding round in US battery maker Peak Energy.
Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, HKT join forces to participate in the HKMA’s stablecoin issuer sandbox
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (SCBHK), Animoca Brands, and HKT have joined forces to take part in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) stablecoin issuer sandbox (the Sandbox) that was announced in March this year.
Singapore-based tech unicorn Carro opens regional office in Hong Kong
Singapore-based used car online platform Carro has opened a regional office in Hong Kong.
Malaysia’s mobile payment firm BigPay expands to Thailand
BigPay, the mobile payments unit of Malaysia-based Capital A, has announced its expansion into Thailand, bringing a financial solution to travellers and residents alike.
Singapore’s Dr Clear Aligners secures $8M Series A funding from Insignia Ventures Partners
Dr Clear Aligners (DCA), a leading provider of dental clear aligners in Asia Pacific (APAC), has announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round, securing $8 million from Insignia Ventures Partners.
Digital family office Arta Finance launches in Singapore
Arta Finance, a digital family office for accredited investors, has on Thursday announced it has received approval to launch in Singapore and plans to open its platform for Singaporean residents and others investing through Singapore later this year.
T-Hub partners Suzuki’s Next Bharat Ventures to drive rural innovation
T-Hub, an India-based innovation ecosystem, has announced a strategic partnership with Next Bharat Ventures, a Suzuki initiative, to drive rural innovation.
Thailand’s Amity Solutions and its parent Amity Corp raise $60M Series C funding
Amity Solutions, a software and artificial intelligence (AI) business from Thailand, together with its parent company, Amity Corporation, have announced the completion of a $60 million Series C financing round.
Malaysia’s pension fund strengthens sustainable investment with new stewardship policy
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Malaysia's pension fund, has published the EPF Sustainable Investment Stewardship Policy, becoming the first institutional investor in Malaysia to publish a standalone stewardship policy for sustainable investment.
KPMG : Asia-Pacific region records the slowest pace of AI adoption in financial reporting
Asia-Pacific region has recorded the slowest pace of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in financial reporting, KPMG said in a global survey Wednesday.
