Asia

Australia’s Goodman establishes $2.7B Hong Kong data center partnership

Goodman Group, an Australia-based digital infrastructure firm, has established the Goodman Hong Kong Data Center Partnership (GHKDC) – a new $2.7 billion data center dedicated investment vehicle.

Tencent Cloud to support South Korea’s web-based enterprises with AI and media technologies

Tencent Cloud, the cloud business arm of global technology company Tencent, announced Thursday its commitment to help more South Korea’s web-based enterprises scale and innovate, through artificial intelligence (AI) and media technologies that will usher in more interactive, immersive and sticky user experiences.

FPT partners Standard Chartered-backed audax Financial Technology for digital banking solutions, targeting $100M revenue

Vietnam-based information technology (IT) services provider FPT has formed a strategic alliance with audax Financial Technology (audax), a digital banking technology solutions provider backed by Standard Chartered.

Shin Kong Vietnam and PVI partner for digital insurance growth

Taiwan-based insurance firm Shin Kong Vietnam and Vietnam-based PVI Insurance have on Tuesday held a formal opening ceremony, marking the beginning of their strategic cooperation and the official launch of a new compulsory third party liability (CTPL) insurance platform.

JIL invests $22.5M in Genesia Venture Fund IV Investment

Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) has announced its decision to make an limited partner (LP) investment of JPY3.5 billion ($22.5 million) in Genesia Venture Fund IV Investment Limited Partnership (GV-4), which is managed by Genesia Ventures, Inc. (Genesia).

Soft Space partners Hokkoku FHD to launch SoftPOS solution supporting stablecoin payments

Malaysia-based fintech firm Soft Space and Japan-based Hokkoku Financial Holdings (Hokkoku FHD) have teamed up to launch the next-generation SoftPOS solution that enables merchants to accept both contactless card payments and, for the first time, regulated stablecoin payments — using only a smartphone or tablet.

India-based SportVot expands globally with focus on APAC, MENA, and Europe

SportVot, a cloud-based sports-tech platform based in India, has announced its expansion into international markets after gaining traction across the country.

HNSE Asia AI Hardware Battle 2025 adds Japan retail showcase for Top 10 winners; GREEN FUNDING joins as strategic partner

With GREEN FUNDING now a strategic partner, HNSE AHB offers what we believe is an unparalleled launchpad: pitch in Hainan, secure investor backing, and debut in Japan’s most celebrated lifestyle bookstores—all within the same summer. The countdown to the application deadline has begun; we look forward to welcoming the region’s brightest hardware talents to…

Petronas partners Energy Institute to extend talent programs to deliver Asia’s energy transition

Malaysia-based state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), in partnership with the United Kingdom-headquartered Energy Institute (EI), announced that it is co-developing a series of professional and leadership programs to nurture the next generation of energy leaders.

Petronas, KOGAS sign MoU to drive global energy innovation and sustainability

Malaysia's state-owned firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) and South Korean public natural gas company Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) have strengthened their long-standing partnership with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at driving innovation and sustainability within the global energy sector.