Asia

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

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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.

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.

Animoca Brands, the Hong Kong-based Web 3 firm, and Cross the Ages (CTA), a Singapore-based blockchain technology firm, announced last Friday a strategic partnership.

Australian health-tech firm Annalise.ai has on Thursday announced its expansion into Singapore with major Parkway Radiology deployment.