Asia

Temasek invests up to $198M in Australian financial services firm Betashares

Betashares, an Australian financial services company, has on Monday announced it has entered into a binding agreement with Temasek, a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, for Temasek to invest up to AUD 300 million ($198M) in Betashares.

Canada, ADB launch $255M new fund to support private sector climate action and nature-based solutions in Asia Pacific

The government of Canada and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have announced a partnership to create a new CAD 360 million ($255 million) trust fund. The Canadian Climate and Nature Fund for Private Sector in Asia (CANPA) will support private-sector projects in Asia and the Pacific focused on climate and nature-based solutions while accelerating gender…

Gobi Partners launches third annual Sustainability Report highlighting achievements and insights

Asia-focused venture capital firm Gobi Partners has on Thursday announced the publication of its third annual Sustainability Report. The report highlights significant achievements in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals over the 12-months period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.

Alipay+ expands global merchant coverage for partner E-wallets for UEFA EURO 2024

As official payment sponsor of UEFA EURO 2024TM, Alipay+, the cross-border mobile payment and digitalization technology solutions operated by Ant International, alongside global partners, is gearing up for an action-packed summer.

BlackLine launches data center in Sydney to serve customers across APAC

Global cloud-based services provider BlackLine, Inc. has opened its first Asia-Pacific (APAC) regional data center within a Google Cloud facility in Sydney.

Stanly raises $8M in Pre-Series A round led by Adrian Cheng’s C Capital

Stanly, the innovative platform designed exclusively for fans to connect, engage, and celebrate their favorite fandoms, has successfully raised $8 million in pre-Series A funding.

[BEYOND EXPO 2024] Empowering women in tech: Insights from leading female innovators at the SheTech Summit

For the first time, BEYOND EXPO organizers hosted the SheTech Summit this year to celebrate the dynamism of women in technology. The panel brought together women leaders, showcased groundbreaking tech innovations, and prompted conversations on gender diversity in the tech industry.

BEYOND EXPO 2024 reaches new heights with unprecedented international recognition

The expo attracted over 20,000 participants from more than 70 countries and territories and over 820 exhibitors, representing various industries and sectors. This confluence underscored the event’s stature as a preeminent tech symposium, offering a myriad of innovation displays, industry-leading discussions and networking opportunities.

Dubai’s real estate fintech platform Stake secures $14M in Series A funding led by MEVP

Stake, a Dubai-based digital platform for real estate investment, has on Monday announced that they have raised $14 million in funding led by Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP).

India’s candi solar secures $38M funding to accelerate clean energy expansion in India and South Africa

Candi solar, a clean energy company specializing in solar power solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) clients, has on Monday announced the successful funding round, securing $38 million in equity investment.