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Singtel backs amalgamation of Intouch and GULF in move to simplify Thai associate AIS’ holding structure
Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel) has on Tuesday announced its support for the amalgamation of Intouch Holdings and GULF, Intouch’s largest shareholder, which will create a leading digital and energy infrastructure player in Southeast Asia (NewCo).
Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, HKT join forces to participate in the HKMA’s stablecoin issuer sandbox
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (SCBHK), Animoca Brands, and HKT have joined forces to take part in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) stablecoin issuer sandbox (the Sandbox) that was announced in March this year.
Malaysia’s mobile payment firm BigPay expands to Thailand
BigPay, the mobile payments unit of Malaysia-based Capital A, has announced its expansion into Thailand, bringing a financial solution to travellers and residents alike.
Thailand’s Amity Solutions and its parent Amity Corp raise $60M Series C funding
Amity Solutions, a software and artificial intelligence (AI) business from Thailand, together with its parent company, Amity Corporation, have announced the completion of a $60 million Series C financing round.
Malaysia’s pension fund strengthens sustainable investment with new stewardship policy
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Malaysia's pension fund, has published the EPF Sustainable Investment Stewardship Policy, becoming the first institutional investor in Malaysia to publish a standalone stewardship policy for sustainable investment.
KPMG : Asia-Pacific region records the slowest pace of AI adoption in financial reporting
Asia-Pacific region has recorded the slowest pace of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in financial reporting, KPMG said in a global survey Wednesday.
Randstad : 81 percent of malaysians feel the impact of AI on their jobs
81 percent of malaysians feel the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on their jobs, Randstad said in a research on Wednesday.
Animoca Brands Japan partners BONSAI NFT CLUB to support traditional Japanese art of bonsai in Web3
Animoca Brands Japan, a strategic subsidiary of Animoca Brands, has on Wednesday announced it has partnered with BONSAI NFT CLUB, the bonsai-themed NFT art project. Under the partnership, Animoca Brands Japan will support the global development of BONSAI NFT CLUB in the areas of marketing and token strategy by utilizing the network of Animoca Brands.
Juwai IQI sees Malaysia to take lead in data center
In the third quarter of 2024, Malaysia is the fastest-growing data center market in the industry’s fastest-growing region, according to new insights released on Tuesday by global real estate and proptech giant Juwai IQI.
Singapore fintech firm PEXX raises $4.5M in seed funding led by TNB Aura
PEXX, a Singapore-based fintech startup specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, has on Tuesday announced the successful closure of a $4.5 million seed funding.
