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SDAX, Singapore’s Digital Asset Exchange, has announced on Tuesday the closing of its $50 million Series B2 funding round led by the Oman-based Muscat Precious Metals Refining Company LLC (MPMR).

Animoca Brands Japan, a strategic subsidiary of Animoca Brands, has announced it has entered into a partnership with TOKYO STUPID GAMES, a gaming platform for real-world assets (RWAs) for Japanese brands and IPs.

MyDIGITAL Corporation and Bursa Malaysia Berhad have entered into a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) to empower Public Listed Companies (PLCs) in Malaysia achieve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals through the adoption of digital technologies.

Two Singapore-based dating services Lunch Actually and Paktor have merged to enhance dating experiences.

Singapore payments company Nium is pushing back its plans for an initial public offering in the US by more than a year, in a bid to focus on shoring up its team and growing revenue, Bloomberg reported.

MYEG announced on Friday an exclusive collaboration with East Logistics Link Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned agency of the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC), to develop and operate a National Single Window (NSW) platform for ASEAN countries, including Malaysia.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an ambitious new road map to guide its evolution and scale up its support on key challenges facing Asia and the Pacific, including accelerated efforts to combat climate change and expand private sector development.

There is a firm dedication that BNPL will co-exist with other financial solutions in the market. There should be a thoughtful approach that recognizes both its advantages and challenges. By encouraging innovation, building consumer confidence, and combating fraud, #BNPL can definitely create a stronger, more inclusive financial system.

Charge+, a Singapore-based electric vehicle (EV) charging operator, has completed Series A funding round with $8million raised. Series A is led by TRIVE Venture Capital with Christopher Quek joining the Charge+ board, and with TNB Aura leading the recent Series A2 round.

Clime Capital, the Singapore-based fund manager dedicated to driving the shift towards a low-carbon economy, has on Monday announced an investment through the South East Clean Energy Fund II (SEACEF II) in Upgrade Energy Philippines (UGEP), a key player in the Philippine solar project landscape.