Asia
ADB, Mastercard launch innovative partnership to finance MSMEs in Asia and the Pacific
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Mastercard Impact Fund, administered by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a groundbreaking partnership aimed at supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Asia and the Pacific.
Hong Kong’s ZA Bank becomes Asia’s first bank to offer crypto trading services for retail users
Global crypto demand is skyrocketing, with users reaching 560 million by mid-2024 — a 30 percent year-on-year increase. Crypto market capitalisation has surged nearly 90 percent, surpassing $2.3 trillion. Bitcoin hit record highs following the US presidential election, driven by expectations of crypto-friendly policies from the new Congress.
Hong Kong’s Animoca Brands makes strategic investment in Pudgy Penguins’ parent company Igloo, Inc.
The investment expresses Animoca Brands' belief in the transformative power of consumer crypto and its confidence in the growth potential of Pudgy Penguins, one of the leading NFT-based intellectual properties, and in Abstract, the blockchain that Igloo, Inc. contributes to and that is characterized by its emphasis on direct distribution for consumer…
ADB launches Environment Action Plan to boost nature-positive investments
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched its Environment Action Plan 2024–2030 presenting a road map for addressing the impacts of the triple planetary crisis of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change in Asia and the Pacific.
Gentari partners Mastercard to boost EV adoption in Asia Pacific
Malaysian clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), through its subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd, and Mastercard have announced their collaboration towards promoting electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Asia Pacific.
An interview with Hong Kong’s Cyberport Chief Public Mission Officer Eric Chan – Part II
In the second part of the interview, Cyberport Chief Public Mission Officer Eric Chan shared Hong Kong’s uniqueness and competitive edge against other cities in China and across the region which also aimed to become tech hubs. He shared suggestions on how Hong Kong can further improve its tech ecosystem and his views on Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the…
Mocaverse partners with SK Planet to co-develop Web3-enabled experiences with Realm SDK and MOCA Coin
Animoca Brands' subsidiary Mocaverse has partnered with South Korea's information and communications technology platform SK Planet to co-develop Web3-enabled experiences with Realm SDK and MOCA Coin.
SGX-listed 17LIVE fuels virtual IP growth with acquisition of Japanese VTuber company
The acquisition will also foster closer partnerships with existing V-livers, providing them with guidance to build unique identities that are crucial for the success of IP development.
Gobi Partners and Cross Capital join forces to boost Japanese investment in Southeast Asia
Gobi Partners, an Asia-focused venture capital firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Japan-based Cross Capital to boost cross-border innovation and enhance the flow of Japanese investments into Southeast Asia’s dynamic startup landscape.
An interview with Hong Kong’s Cyberport Chief Public Mission Officer Eric Chan – Part I
In a recent interview with TNGlobal at the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2024 in Hong Kong, Cyberport Chief Public Mission Officer Eric Chan shared Cyberport’s plans, its longer-term vision and strategies moving forward.
