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MetaComp and Stable join forces to boost cross-border payments with stablecoins
MetaComp Pte. Ltd., a major payment institution and digital payment token service provider based in Singapore, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Stable, a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain optimized for stable coin adoption and cross-border payments.
VinFast invests $1B to expand EV production in Indonesia
Vietnam-based automaker VinFast has announced an investment of $1 billion to expand its electric vehicles (EV) production in Indonesia.
Yinson GreenTech’s marinEV collaborates with Toll Group to launch Singapore’s first decabonization hub
Yinson GreenTech’s marinEV has partnered with Toll Group on the launch of Singapore’s first decarbonization hub dedicated to electric supply vessels, a significant milestone for sustainable maritime logistics in the region.
Singapore’s Aspire secures licenses in Australia, Europe and the United States for global expansion
Aspire, the Singapore-headquartered fintech, announced Tuesday a series of regulatory milestones marking a major step in its global expansion.
Singapore’s Olea secures $30M in Series A funding led by BBVA
Olea Global Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based global digital trade finance platform, has announced the successful completion of its $30 million Series A funding round.
Animoca Brands to partner with GROW, invest in GROW Digital Wealth
Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based digital assets firm, announced Tuesday that it has entered into a term sheet with GROW Investment Group (GROW), a China-based investment and asset management platform backed by Julius Baer.
Three years after the FTX collapse, did we really learn?
The industry needs to move beyond short-term fixes. Proof-of-reserves snapshots are insufficient because they rarely reveal liabilities. Risk models should be documented with clarity comparable to traditional derivatives markets. Platforms must adopt incident-reporting frameworks that provide users with timely, specific information rather than controlled…
Malaysia’s Yinson GreenTech appoints Louisa Rachel Brady as new CEO
Malaysia-based Yinson GreenTech has appointed Louisa Rachel Brady as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Yinson GreenTech, effective January 1, 2026.
Halogen Capital completes $3.2M funding round led by Kenanga Investment Bank, 500 Global
Halogen Capital Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based licensed digital asset fund manager, announced Monday the successful completion of its $3.2 million funding round, with Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad, Malaysia’s independent investment bank, as the lead investor, alongside 500 Global, a global venture capital firm, and other investors.
University of Nottingham Malaysia deploys Agentforce to create seamless experience for prospective students
Salesforce, the global artificial intelligence (AI) customer relationship management (CRM), announced Monday that University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) is adopting Agentforce, the digital labor platform that enables businesses to transform into Agentic Enterprises, to enhance student experience during the university applications process.
