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GCash said to weigh record Philippine IPO of up to $1.5B – report

The company intends to list in the second half of next year, Bloomberg reported. An IPO of that size would likely make it the biggest ever in the country.

Indonesia’s AC Ventures & PwC Indonesia release Cybersecurity Playbook for private sector amid rising digital threats

Titled “Cybersecurity Playbook for Startups,” the comprehensive guide addresses the growing need for robust cyber defense mechanisms among new ventures and scale-ups alike, particularly as such threats continue to evolve and become more advanced with the rise of generative AI (GenAI), advanced cloud tech, quantum computing, and more.

Hong Kong to offer crypto tax break for hedge funds, family offices – report

Hong Kong plans to exempt private equity funds, hedge funds and the investment vehicles of the super-rich from paying tax on gains from cryptocurrencies, private credit investments and other assets, as the city strives to become a top offshore finance hub.

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AI growth is built upon Iinfrastructure modernization: How businesses must adapt to thrive

As AI continues to evolve, businesses must address current infrastructure challenges and anticipate future shifts in the #AI landscape. This includes focusing on security and regulatory compliance, as well as technical and sustainability needs. The convergence of real-time decision-making, augmented working environments, and the rising demand for…

Malaysia’s Yinson Renewables secures $59M financing for Matarani solar project from IDB Invest, Natixis

Malaysia-based renewable energy firm Yinson Renewables has secured a $59 million senior secured green financing for the Matarani Solar Project in Peru from IDB Invest and Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB).

Thailand’s Chula, Google Cloud team up for generative AI for higher education

Chulalongkorn University (Chula), Thailand’s higher education institution, and Google Cloud have on Thursday announced a partnership for generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) for higher education.

ZTE, TrueBusiness and CPF team up to develop 5G solution for smart factories in Thailand

China-based integrated information and communication technology firm ZTE Corporation, has teamed up with Thailand telecom-tech firm True Corporation subsidiary TrueBusiness and Thailand food conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) to create a collaboration in 5G smart factory using independent private network, known as 5G-in-a-box, at CPF’s factory.

ADB, Mastercard launch innovative partnership to finance MSMEs in Asia and the Pacific

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Mastercard Impact Fund, administered by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a groundbreaking partnership aimed at supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Asia and the Pacific.

Malaysia’s Meta Bright forges partnership with Tunas Manja for solar PV installation

Meta Bright Group Berhad, a Malaysia-listed company, has announced a strategic partnership with Tunas Manja Sdn. Bhd.(TMG), a Malaysia-based grocery and retail operators, for solar photovoltaic (PV) installation.

Accenture to set up ‘AI refinery engineering hub’ in Singapore

The hub will conduct applied research to drive AI-led innovation and intellectual property development in Singapore.