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Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore stock exchanges team up to develop ASEAN Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem

Stock exchanges in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore said Thursday they have teamed up to develop an ASEAN Interconnected ASEAN Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem (ASEAN-ISE), to advance Asean’s sustainable development through the implementation of common environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics in their respective data…

EV delivery firm Mober secures $2m seed funding to advance green logistics expansion in the Philippines

Mober, a Philippine electric vehicle (EV) delivery company, has on Wednesday announced a $2 million seed funding round led by RT Heptagon Holdings (RTHH) under the leadership of Chairman and President Rex Tiri.

Param Labs partners Animoca Brands to advance gaming industry in MENA and beyond

Abu Dhabi-based game and technology provider Param Labs and Hong Kong-based gaming firm Animoca Brands have on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership to leverage Animoca Brands' expertise to bolster Param Labs' go-to-market strategy, particularly in the area of launching innovative Web3 products, and to refine Param Labs' blockchain and token economy…

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How technology impacts the trucking industry

The impact of technology on the trucking industry has surpassed mere navigation systems. Recent developments reveal that these technological innovations changed the trajectory of the entire industry. From guiding systems to payment channels, technology has streamlined the trucking business to the point of impacting the lives of its drivers. Technologies…

Mandalay Venture Partners hits $26.74M in commitments, completes first four investments

Australia-based farm to fork innovation venture fund Mandalay Venture Partners has secured Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) as an investor, deepening its position in Australia’s growing agrifood tech sector. The fund, which is also backed by Australia’s largest member-owned organization the NRMA, has hit $26.74 million in committed capital.

IFC opens public access to AI-powered accelerator for sustainable investments

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has on Tuesday announced the release of MALENA, a tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to transform environmental, social, and governance (ESG) analysis for emerging markets.

PasarPolis unveils strategic plans to capture Indonesia’s Insurtech market opportunities

Indonesian insurtech PasarPolis has on Tuesday unveiled strategic plans to capture the insurtech market opportunities in the country. According to the firm, the insurtech industry anticipates a dynamic and transformative year in 2024.

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Excelling in the AI era: Navigating imperatives of experiences, sustainability, and operations in retail

When integrated thoughtfully into the overall #shopping experience, technology becomes a catalyst for meeting consumer expectations of convenience and flexibility. In this era dominated by #AI, brands and retailers must navigate three key imperatives—revolving around experiences, #sustainability, and operations—to outpace competitors in the face of rapid…

Bitcoin ETF: A fresh start in crypto investing

At the end of the day, #Bitcoin #ETF represents a fresh start for crypto investing where compliance, security, and most importantly confidence. More #crypto ETFs will follow suit with a stronger focus on investor education and protection, we are only at the beginning of mass adoption.

Animoca Brands Japan partners HashPalette to support global expansion of Japan’s Web3 gaming

Animoca Brands Japan, a strategic subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Web3 firm Animoca Brands, has on Friday announced a partnership with HashPalette to support the global expansion of the Japanese Web3 gaming sector. As part of the partnership, Animoca Brands will provide marketing support for the global expansion of HashPalette's game THE LAND ELF Crossing…