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Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore stock exchanges team up to develop ASEAN Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem
Stock exchanges in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore said Thursday they have teamed up to develop an ASEAN Interconnected ASEAN Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem (ASEAN-ISE), to advance Asean’s sustainable development through the implementation of common environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics in their respective data…
GoTo denies merger talks with Grab – report
The news came after Bloomberg reported last week that the companies had restarted discussions for a merger.
EV delivery firm Mober secures $2m seed funding to advance green logistics expansion in the Philippines
Mober, a Philippine electric vehicle (EV) delivery company, has on Wednesday announced a $2 million seed funding round led by RT Heptagon Holdings (RTHH) under the leadership of Chairman and President Rex Tiri.
Param Labs partners Animoca Brands to advance gaming industry in MENA and beyond
Abu Dhabi-based game and technology provider Param Labs and Hong Kong-based gaming firm Animoca Brands have on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership to leverage Animoca Brands' expertise to bolster Param Labs' go-to-market strategy, particularly in the area of launching innovative Web3 products, and to refine Param Labs' blockchain and token economy…
How technology impacts the trucking industry
The impact of technology on the trucking industry has surpassed mere navigation systems. Recent developments reveal that these technological innovations changed the trajectory of the entire industry. From guiding systems to payment channels, technology has streamlined the trucking business to the point of impacting the lives of its drivers. Technologies…
NTU Singapore sets up high-tech pilot laboratory for ultrathin electronics
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has set up a high-tech pilot laboratory capable of rapid prototyping ultrathin and stretchable electronics that detect bioelectric signals from skin, muscles and organs, and transmit these signals to control robots or other electronic devices.
ContextLogic sells assets to Qoo10 for $173M
American online e-commerce platform ContextLogic Inc. has on Monday announced that it has sold its assets to Singapore-based e-commerce platform Qoo10 for approximately $173 million in cash.
Mandalay Venture Partners hits $26.74M in commitments, completes first four investments
Australia-based farm to fork innovation venture fund Mandalay Venture Partners has secured Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) as an investor, deepening its position in Australia’s growing agrifood tech sector. The fund, which is also backed by Australia’s largest member-owned organization the NRMA, has hit $26.74 million in committed capital.
IFC opens public access to AI-powered accelerator for sustainable investments
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has on Tuesday announced the release of MALENA, a tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to transform environmental, social, and governance (ESG) analysis for emerging markets.
PasarPolis unveils strategic plans to capture Indonesia’s Insurtech market opportunities
Indonesian insurtech PasarPolis has on Tuesday unveiled strategic plans to capture the insurtech market opportunities in the country. According to the firm, the insurtech industry anticipates a dynamic and transformative year in 2024.
