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Web3 sparks fundamental shift in how content is created & monetized, says BIGO Technology top executive

In the interview, Ong also shared how Web3 technologies are shared BIGO’s vision of the metaverse, some of the key trends and developments that will shape the social media and livestreaming industry in 2022 and beyond, among others.

Tencent Cloud partners Nexon to launch metaverse platform

Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of China-based technology company Tencent, has on Monday announced its collaboration with Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher, in powering up the launch of its metaverse platform NEXONTOWN.

UNO Digital Bank partners Trusting Social to offer lending services to Filipino consumers

Singapore-based fintech firms UNO Digital Bank and Trusting Social have on Monday announced a strategic partnership to unlock access to consumer lending for Filipino consumers across wide sections of society.

MYStartup partners airasia academy to enable startup community to learn and upskill

MYStartup, an initiative by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) in Malaysia and powered by Malaysia's early-stage startup influencer Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd. (Cradle), has embarked on a new partnership with airasia academy to make knowledge and education fundamentals more accessible to its startup community.

Malaysia’s Ficus Capital announces $13.58M fund to invest in Malaysia and South East Asia growth startups

Malaysian based venture capital firm Ficus Capital has on last Friday announced its intent to continue investing in Malaysian and South East Asian startups with global growth potentials. With its flagship MYR 60 million ($13.58 million) fund, Ficus SEA, the world’s first shariah compliant venture capitalist is looking for revolutionary, sustainable and…

CGS-CIMB begins offering ADDX’s private market deals to its high-net-worth clients

Securities brokerage CGS-CIMB Singapore has switched on its connection to the private market exchange ADDX, giving all individual accredited investors on its platform access to ADDX’s offerings.

Singapore’s Amber secures $300M Series C investment led by Fenbushi Capital US

Amber Group, a Singapore-based global digital asset company, announced last Friday the completion of a $300 million Series C round led by Fenbushi Capital US. The latest round also saw participation from various other crypto-native investors and family offices.

Ni Hsin partners with SIRIM to set up lithium-ion battery recycling plant

Malaysia-listed Ni Hsin Group Berhad has on Thursday signed a strategic collaboration with SIRIM Berhad to set up a lithium-ion battery recycling plant in Malaysia.

Ni Hsin partners VSD Automation for EV motorcycles distribution

Ni Hsin EV Tech Sdn Bhd (NH EV TECH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia-listed Ni Hsin Group Berhad, has on Friday entered into an business partnership agreement (BPA) with VSD Automation Sdn Bhd (VSD) for the distribution and market segmentation of TAILG EBIXON EV motorcycles in the local and international markets.

HKEX rolls out Asia’s first crypto asset ETFs

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has on Friday rolled out Asia’s first crypto asset exchange traded funds (ETFs), further expanding its product ecosystem by offering Hong Kong and international investors even greater choice.