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Equinix issues first green bonds in Singapore, raising $375M to advance sustainability initiatives

Equinix, Inc, the global digital infrastructure company, announced Tuesday its issuance of S$500 million ($375.43 million) in green bonds in its inaugural offering in the Singaporean market.

ADB, Vinschool sign $150 million sustainability-linked loan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has led and signed a $150 million syndicated sustainability-linked loan with Vinschool Joint Stock Company, an educational subsidiary of Vietnam's conglomerate Vingroup.

HashKey secures license to expand crypto service offerings in Hong Kong

HashKey Capital, a Hong Kong-based institutional asset manager investing in blockchain technology and digital assets, has obtained a Type 1 license from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), further expanding its regulated capabilities under the SFC.

Tencent Cloud collaborates with Mega Berjaya Teknologi to accelerate Indonesia’s digital transformation

Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indonesian cloud service company Mega Berjaya Teknologi, to support the acceleration of Indonesia’s digital transformation.

Sweden’s Vilja expands into Vietnam

Vilja Solutions, the Nordic market leader of cloud-native composable core banking solutions, is expanding into Vietnam after now establishing an ASEAN headquarter and development center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Singapore’s healthtech startup Mito Health raises $2.2M in seed round

According to Lou, since its launch in San Francisco last summer, the company has expanded to all 50 states working with labs including LabCorp and BioReference. Its comprehensive blood testing service, covering over 100 biomarkers, has helped customers detect early signs of disease and achieve peak health, he said.

BYD unveils battery system that charges an EV in five minutes – report

BYD’s new EV platform will allow cars to reach 100km per hour in two seconds.

GBA TOUR 2025: Discover opportunities in the Greater Bay Area with the BEYOND Expo Innovation Tour

The GBA Tour 2025 is set to take place in several dynamic cities including Macao, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and other cities in the GBA region from May 26-28, 2025.

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From romance to risk: How AI is blurring the lines in online dating

As #AI continues to shape online dating, human verification is becoming an urgent priority. While dating apps provide a space for singles to connect, the challenge of distinguishing humans from bots remains significant. Strengthening authentication tools is crucial to fostering genuine relationships and building trust in digital interactions.

NTT DATA commissions Malaysia, India, Singapore Transit subsea cable

NTT DATA, a Japan-based digital business and technology services firm, announced Monday the commissioning of its Malaysia, India, Singapore Transit (MIST) submarine cable system by June 2025.