Singapore
Singapore’s Trident signs preliminary collaboration agreement with Congo government for implementation of National Digital Identity System
This preliminary collaboration agreement signifies the operational launch of a comprehensive digital identification and authentication platform in the DRC. It formalizes the initial collaboration between Trident and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, transitioning from strategic planning to contractual execution.
Quest Ventures expects upticks of M&As, IPOs in 2025 [Q&A]
We talked to James Tan, Managing Partner at Quest Ventures, to learn more about the firm’s achievements in 2024, its plans and priorities in 2025. He also shared his views on the outlook of the tech ecosystem in Southeast Asia for the new year.
Ant International opens first Middle East office in Saudi Arabia
With the new office launch, Ant International will work more closely with local partners in the payment ecosystem to provide innovative payment solutions and inclusive financial services to local acquirers and merchants, especially SMEs doing business in KSA to empower their sustainable growth.
Amazon unveils new Singapore office as AWS Asia Pacific Hub
American multinational technology company Amazon has continued to expand its presence in Singapore with a new corporate office at IOI Central Boulevard.
MAS and ABS to establish new payments entity to position national payment schemes for next stage of growth
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) have on Wednesday jointly announced that a new entity will be set up to consolidate the administration and governance of Singapore’s national payment schemes to position these schemes for the next stage of growth.
Atome Financial grows credit facility to $80M with BlackRock Private Credit, InnoVen Capital funding
Atome Financial, a Singapore-based digital financial technology platform and part of Advance Intelligence Group, has secured funding from BlackRock Private Credit, InnoVen Capital, growing its credit facility to $80 million.
StraitsX partners with RedotPay and Visa to advance digital asset payments
StraitsX, a Singapore-based digital asset infrastructure provider, has partnered with Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency payment firm RedotPay and global payment firm Visa to advance digital asset payments.
Life Science Incubator unveils Singapore’s largest co-working laboratory at Elementum
Life Science Incubator (LSI) has officially launched the largest co-working laboratory in Singapore at Elementum, located in JTC’s one-north business park.
Singapore’s Venturi Partners invests $25M in Indian footwear brand JQR
Venturi Partners, a Singapore-based consumer fund, has announced a $25 million investment in Just Quick Run (JQR), an India-based emerging brand in the affordable footwear segment.
Singtel secures $476M green loan for DC Tuas data center project
Singtel’s regional data center arm, Nxera DCT Pte Ltd., has secured a S$643 million ($476 million) five-year green loan to finance the development of a new 58MW data center in Singapore, DC Tuas.
