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IFC issues $243M green bond to promote blue finance in emerging markets

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has issued a green bond designed to promote ocean-friendly projects and improve access to clean water and sanitation in emerging markets.

Australia’s NEXTDC seeks $1.9B loan to expand data centers in Asia

NEXTDC Ltd, an Australian data-center operator, is eyeing a AUD 2.9 billion ($1.9 billion) syndicated loan from banks to expand its operations in Asia, including Malaysia, as demand for digital infrastructure surges, Bloomberg reported.

Global telecom leaders join forces to boost network APIs

Some of the world’s largest telecom operators, including América Móvil, AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Reliance Jio, Singtel, Telefonica, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon and Vodafone, together with Ericsson have on Friday announced a new venture to combine and sell network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) on a global scale to spur…

Vietnam Private Capital Agency launches to drive $35B in private investments by 2035

Private capital industry leaders have on Wednesday launched Vietnam Private Capital Agency (VPCA) to drive $35 billion in private investments in Vietnam by 2035.

Number of crypto owners in Singapore drops slightly, crypto platform Gemini’s report finds

Gemini's 2024 Global State of Crypto found that the vast majority of crypto owners are HODLers, with crypto ownership remaining steady across the US, UK, France, and Singapore.

Software unicorn OutSystems sees “immense potential” in SE Asia as it taps opportunities for AI-powered low-code technology [Q&A]

OutSystems was last publicly valued at $9.5 billion after raising a $150 million Series E in February 2021, but Forbes reported that the valuation halved to $4.3 billion after its last fundraising round in October 2022.

EPL’s Tottenham Hotspur announces Ant International as global payment solutions & digital wallet partner

The partnership sees Ant International, together with its business brands Alipay+, Antom and WorldFirst, become the exclusive Official Global Payment Solutions and Digital Wallet Partner of Tottenham Hotspur, and Alipay+ the first Official Training Wear Sleeve Partner for both the men’s and women’s teams.

Singapore’s NVPC & Ant International conclude inaugural partnership to enhance charities & digital fundraising capabilities

The initiative leveraged Ant International’s expertise in digital financial services to equip non- profit organizations with capabilities to navigate the digital giving landscape, using giving.sg as the medium.

Malaysia’s Sidec launches accelerator program to boost SMEs and startups ecosystem

The Malaysia-based Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) has announced the launching of the Twin Accelerator Program which comprises the seventh cohort Selangor Accelerator Program (SAP24) and the second cohort of Selangor E-Commerce Xccelerator (ECX24).

Sinar Mas, LG CNS form joint venture to provide digital solutions in Indonesia

Sinar Mas, a conglomerate that oversees various business sectors in Indonesia, and LG CNS, a leader in digital transformation from South Korea, have launched their business collaboration, LG Sinar Mas, a joint venture that provides cutting-edge information technology (IT) solutions and services across Indonesia.