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Accel and Citi Ventures-backed Singapore fintech firm Xalts has on Tuesday announced its acquisition of Contour Network, owned by a consortium of global banks, to accelerate digitization in trade and supply chain finance.

Tsangs Group, an innovation-focused family office that bridges East and West, and the family office of entertainment technology pioneer John Textor have signed a partnership agreement to jointly invest globally in entertainment, sports, and media.

Indian government backed fund National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIF) has announced a commitment of INR 207 crores ($25 million) to private equity firm Amicus Capital.

As tech improves, it is essential to know its place and context for our #MentalHealth and #WellBeing - to support and enhance human connection, not replace it.

Smart mobility provider, ACO Tech, has formalized a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) with Geno and the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics & IoT Institute (MARii) to explore the use of blockchain solutions for Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.

Zetrix, a layer-1 public blockchain platform owned by MY E.G. Services Berhad (MYEG), and Web3Labs Hong Kong, a Web3 development and investment powerhouse, have on Monday launched the Zetrix Global Accelerator Program to incubate and nurture promising Web3 startups from all over the world with ecosystem support from Hong Kong’s progressive Virtual Asset…

The Social Security System of Philippines (SSS PH) and MYEG Philippines, Inc. (MYEG PH) have entered a groundbreaking partnership to enhance the payment experience for SSS PH members. With this strategic collaboration, SSS PH members will be able to enjoy a hassle-free and efficient online payment of loans and contributions.

Ngoo said he will continue to have full vested interests in the success of Carousell as a co-founder, board director and shareholder, and have full confidence in our business and leadership team.

"To support this strategy and further catalyse AI activities, I will invest more than $1 billion over the next five years into AI compute, talent, and industry development," Wong, who is also the Minister for Finance, said as he delivered Singapore’s FY2024 Budget Statement.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a subscription of up to $10 million in a landmark local currency green bond issued by Tajikistan's Eskhata Bank—the first in the country — to boost access to climate finance for smaller businesses amid a challenging macro-economic environment.