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Bursa Malaysia partners RAM Holdings to launch new debt fundraising platform
Bursa Malaysia Berhad and RAM Holdings Berhad, have through a joint venture entity, Bursa Malaysia RAM Capital Sdn Bhd (formerly known as BM RAM Capital Sdn Bhd), on Friday launched a debt fundraising platform. The platform is an alternative fund-raising avenue strategically designed to facilitate listed and unlisted small to mid-sized companies with…
Singapore’s ComfortDelGro acquires Australian taxi operator A2B for $123M
Singapore-listed transportation firm ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited has on Friday announced that it has acquired taxi operator A2B Australia Limited (A2B)for AUD 182 million ($123.35 million). ComfortDelGro's wholly owned subsidiary ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia Pty Ltd has entered into a binding scheme implementation agreement (SIA) to acquire all…
Softbank-backed Riiid acquires South Korean edtech firm Qualson
Riiid Inc., a Softbank Vision Fund-backed artificial intelligence (AI) education technology company, announced Thursday the acquisition of Qualson Co Ltd., a leading English language learning and content provider based in South Korea.
Japan’s Mercuria partners Singapore’s OCBC to launch sustainability fund in Asean
Japan-based investment firm Mercuria Holdings Co., Ltd. has partnered Singapore financial services group Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) to launch a fund to finance sustainability projects in ASEAN.
Four Chinese EV makers ready to start production in Indonesia – report
The four EV producers have also expressed their readiness to follow the regulations in Indonesia, including complying with the 40 percent domestic component level rule.
Tencent Cloud unveils latest AI solutions in Malaysia
Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of Chinese tech company Tencent, has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) and media solutions to local partners at Inaugural Tencent Cloud Day in Malaysia. The move solidifies the company’s commitment to driving innovation in the industry.
Singapore’s Keppel Infrastructure Trust to acquire 45 percent stake in a solar portfolio from German RE firm Enpal
Keppel Infrastructure Fund Management Pte. Ltd. (KIFM), as Trustee-Manager of Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT) is committing up to €109m ($119.81 million) to acquire a 45 percent effective stake in German renewable energy (RE) firm Enpal B.V. (Enpal)’s solar portfolio (AssetCos) through a special purpose vehicle (SPV).
Tikehau Capital and Nikko Asset Management form strategic partnership in Asia
Tikehau Capital, a global alternative asset management group, and Nikko Asset Management, one of Asia’s largest asset managers, have entered into advanced discussion to form a business and capital alliance. The contemplated strategic partnership would involve Tikehau Capital and Nikko Asset Management entering into distribution agreements in Japan and…
Thailand’s Kasikornbank paves way for firms to tap tokens for funding – report
“We’re advising some clients to issue tokens for fundraising,” Kasikornbank’s co-president Pipit Aneaknithi said in an interview with Bloomberg on Monday.
[Live from Hanoi, Vietnam] The 2023 VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony – Celebrating “Boundless Unity” Innovations for Humanity
The 2023 VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony is officially poised to take place at 8:00 PM on December 20th, 2023, at the Ho Guom Opera House in #Hanoi. This solemn ceremony will be attended by top leaders of the #Vietnam government and distinguished international scientists who are laureates of world-renowned science and technology prizes such as the Nobel…
