Sustainability
Malaysia’s Yinson Renewables launches Matarani solar plant in Peru
Malaysian renewable energy firm Yinson Renewables has officially launched the Matarani solar plant in Peru.
November 15, 2024
Singapore commits $500M in matching concessional funding to support decarbonization in Asia
The Singapore Government has committed up to $500 million in concessional funding to support the Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership (FAST-P) launched by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) last year.
November 14, 2024
Pentagreen Capital seeks to deploy $1B for Asia’s sustainable infrastructure
Pentagreen Capital, the sustainable infrastructure debt financing company established by HSBC and Temasek, is seeking to deploy $1 billion for Asia’s sustainable infrastructure.
November 13, 2024
BlackRock, MAS, IFC, MUFG, NEXI, AIA team up to boost decarbonization investment in Asia
BlackRock, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), International Finance Corporation (IFC), Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), NEXI, and AIA Group have teamed up to boost decarbonization investment in Asia with a focus on Southeast Asia.
November 13, 2024
News,China,Sustainability,Singapore
MAS announces green finance and capital markets initiatives to strengthen financial cooperation with China
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has on Monday announced new green finance and capital markets initiatives to strengthen financial cooperation with China.
November 12, 2024
HKMA partners multilateral organizations to enhance strategic partnership for climate investment in Asia
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), has joined hands with multilateral organizations, including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), and International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to announce a strategic partnership to enhance strategic partnership for climate investment in Asia.…
November 12, 2024
CAREC launches regional climate fund to strengthen regional collaboration on climate resilience
Member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program have endorsed a new Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) and launched the CAREC Climate and Sustainability Project Preparatory Fund (CSPPF) to strengthen regional collaboration on climate resilience, low-carbon growth, and sustainable development.
November 11, 2024
News,Sustainability,Malaysia,Venture Building
Sunway iLabs & JETRO KL: five years of cross-border innovation for a sustainable future
This year, the Sunway iLabs–JETRO Green Transformation Accelerator (GXA) Program focuses on sustainability. The program provides startups an engaging platform to be immersed in the Malaysian business ecosystem, collaborating with Sunway Group and its business partners.
November 6, 2024
Wavemaker Impact launches Numat with $525,000 investment to drive sustainable bamboo processing
Singapore-based climate tech venture builder Wavemaker Impact has launched Numat, a new venture focused on transforming bamboo processing with sustainable practices.
November 5, 2024
News,Sustainability,FinTech,Malaysia
Gobi Dana Impak Ventures invests in Malaysia’s fintech firm DCAP
This investment, made through the Gobi Dana Impak Ventures (GDIV) fund backed by Khazanah Nasional Berhad, aligns with Khazanah’s Dana Impak mandate. Gobi’s investment will help DCAP accelerate its mission to provide equitable financial solutions to marginalised communities across Malaysia.
October 29, 2024
NAPAS brings Apple Pay to its cardholders in Vietnam
April 16, 2025
NAPAS brings Apple Pay to its cardholders in Vietnam
April 16, 2025