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Tikehau Capital and Nikko Asset Management form strategic partnership in Asia

Tikehau Capital, a global alternative asset management group, and Nikko Asset Management, one of Asia’s largest asset managers, have entered into advanced discussion to form a business and capital alliance. The contemplated strategic partnership would involve Tikehau Capital and Nikko Asset Management entering into distribution agreements in Japan and…

Thailand’s Kasikornbank paves way for firms to tap tokens for funding – report

“We’re advising some clients to issue tokens for fundraising,” Kasikornbank’s co-president Pipit Aneaknithi said in an interview with Bloomberg on Monday.

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In 2024, Web3 must rewrite its user acquisition playbook 

The #Web3 industry should prioritize creating high-quality products and services with real utility for users. There is no other path forward now. Especially as traditional finance is now lending its weight to an increasing array of #crypto #finance products, which are widening trading accessibility for individuals and institutions.

Abu Dhabi’s Bayanat and Yahsat merge to create over $4 billion AI-powered space technology firm

Bayanat AI PLC (Bayanat), a Abu-Dhabi-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered geospatial solutions provider, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company P.J.S.C. (Yahsat), a leading global satellite operator, have agreed a potential AED 15 billion (over $4 billion) merger.

IFC supports new fund to address infrastructure gaps, cut carbon emissions across Asia and Africa

International Finance Corporation (IFC) is investing $50 million in equity to bolster A.P. Moller Capital's $1 billion Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II (EMIF II), joining forces with a consortium of global partners. The new investment will help address critical infrastructure gaps, facilitate trade, and boost access to renewable energy in Asia and…

IHI partners Gentari to develop global green ammonia value chain

Japanese engineering firm IHI Corporation has partnered Petronas's clean energy arm Gentari Sdn Bhd to develop global green ammonia value chain and commercial demonstration of ammonia-powered gas turbine.

National Bank of Cambodia partners IFC to boost green finance, support climate action

To help Cambodia address climate change impacts and create a conducive environment for the uptake of green finance, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and World Bank's unit IFC signed a cooperation agreement to boost financing for climate-friendly projects, supporting the country's transition towards a green economy.

Navigating the landscape of novel gene therapies: How small countries can unlock the global gene therapy market

The future of #biotech investments hinges on the continued evolution of gene therapies and the integration of novel technologies into biological research standards ... In this dynamic landscape, small countries such as #Singapore and #Estonia might achieve catalyzing potential by providing relevant, consistent, and innovation-driven regulatory frameworks to…

Atomionics partners Bridgeport Energy to deploy first-ever “virtual drill” for commercial resource exploration

Singapore-based deeptech startup in the field of commercial quantum sensing Atomionics and Australia-based energy firm Bridgeport Energy have deployed the first-ever quantum gravity sensor or "virtual drill" for commercial resource discovery, heralding a new era in precision exploration.

EIB Global announces $40M for private equity fund supporting digitalization of Indian SMEs

European Investment Bank (EIB) Global will invest up to $40 million in the private equity fund Amicus Capital Partners Fund II, to support investments in Indian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in various economic sectors.