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Global real estate investment platform RealVantage has completed the off-market acquisition of The Heathcote Hotel, a Grade II-listed heritage hospitality asset previously known as ABode Manchester, in Manchester, United Kingdom. The acquisition was completed in partnership with London-based real estate investor and asset manager Oberland, marking the second collaboration between the two firms. The transaction […]

Bitget, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a strategic partnership with B2C2 to enhance liquidity and execution capabilities for institutional clients on its platform. Through the collaboration, B2C2 will serve as a liquidity provider for Bitget, bringing institutional-grade market-making and over-the-counter (OTC) trading expertise to the exchange’s ecosystem. The integration is expected to improve trading […]

Singapore, 11 March 2026 — Mitsubishi Logisnext Asia Pacific (MLAP) announced that it will be rebranded as Logisnext Asia Pacific, aligning with the strategic direction of its parent company, Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd.. The name change will take effect on 30 April 2026. The rebranding follows the company’s long-term transformation plan under “Logisnext Vision 2035.” […]

Societe Generale has expanded its investment banking capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region by adding healthcare to its regional industry coverage platform and appointing seasoned banker Ken Tung to lead the initiative from Hong Kong. The Paris-based bank said Tung has joined as Head of Industry Group, Healthcare, APAC, where he will oversee the origination and […]

The company is targeting a stock market listing in India during the financial year ending March 2027.

Singapore – 10 March 2026 – Nebius (NASDAQ: NBIS), the AI cloud company, today announced the expansion of its operations in the Asia-Pacific region to meet growing demand for purpose-built AI infrastructure. The company has appointed John Haarer as General Manager for Asia-Pacific and Japan to lead commercial growth across key markets, including Singapore, Japan, […]

Italian insurer Generali has appointed Sun Lei as Deputy Regional Officer, Asia. Based in Hong Kong, he will report to Rob Leonardi, Asia Regional Officer. In this role, Sun Lei will oversee the strategic and operational activities of Generali’s China-based entities, strengthen governance with joint venture partners and key stakeholders, and lead regional projects across […]

Rapport Therapeutics (Nasdaq: RAPP), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on precision medicines for neurological and psychiatric disorders, and Tenacia Biotechnology, a biopharmaceutical company focused on therapies for neurological disorders, announced a collaboration granting Tenacia exclusive rights to develop and commercialize RAP-219 in Greater China, including mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. RAP-219 is a […]

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI), the asset management arm of Allianz, has appointed Julie Koo as Head of Distribution for Asia Pacific, effective 1 May. She will also join the firm’s executive committee. Based in Hong Kong, Koo will report directly to Tobias Pross, Chief Executive Officer of AllianzGI. In her new role, she will oversee […]

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – 6 March 2026 – VinFast has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with six electric scooter dealers in Indonesia as part of its strategy to expand its distribution network ahead of the planned launch of its electric scooters in the country in the second quarter of 2026. The agreements were signed with PT. […]

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the Shanghai Data Bureau (SDB), and the National Technology Innovation Center for Blockchain (NTICBC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration on digitized cargo trade and trade finance between Hong Kong and Shanghai. The agreement establishes a framework for joint research and development on the use […]

Cybersecurity and data protection company Acronis has launched a new motorsport activation with its distribution partner LEADER during the Australian Grand Prix weekend, strengthening its presence across international racing platforms. The activation, taking place from March 6–8 in Melbourne, includes partnerships with Campos Racing in the FIA Formula 2 Championship and Grove Racing in the […]

SINGAPORE, March 4, 2026 — Singapore-based real estate investment platform RealVantage has outlined key considerations for investors seeking exposure to the Australian property market, citing opportunities for diversification and access to a mature, regulated real estate environment. In an investment briefing, Keith Ong, Co-Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of RealVantage, said Australia continues to […]

HONG KONG SAR, March 4, 2026 — Media OutReach Newswire has launched Schema Markup functionality aimed at improving the visibility of press releases across search engines and AI-powered search platforms. The new feature adds Schema Markup code to press releases distributed through the company’s network. The structured data helps search engines index content more effectively […]

MilikiRumah, an Indonesia-based social inclusion PropTech company, has launched fundraising for its USD 50 million MilikiRumah Indonesia Rent-to-Own Offtake Fund 1, aimed at expanding homeownership access for underbanked Indonesians. The private equity fund will focus on a rent-to-own model designed to help non-fixed income earners transition toward mortgage eligibility. The mandate of the fund is […]

Singapore-based external asset manager TriLake Partners has entered into a cross-border collaboration with MBMG Investment Advisory, the independent, fee-based wealth division of MBMG Group. The collaboration will combine TriLake’s discretionary portfolio management (DPM) capabilities from Singapore with MBMG Investment Advisory’s local wealth planning, advisory, and structuring services in Thailand. The arrangement aims to address growing […]

Société Générale today announced the appointment of Selina Cheung as Head of Equity Capital Markets (ECM), Asia Pacific, reinforcing the bank’s strategic ambition to expand its investment banking franchise across the region. In her new role, Cheung will oversee the origination and execution of equity and equity-linked transactions across Asia Pacific. She will collaborate closely […]

FedEx, a global leader in transportation, e-commerce, and business services, has joined the Hedera Council to help advance trusted, enterprise-grade digital infrastructure for global supply chains. The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to modernizing shipment lifecycle management at scale, improving transparency, efficiency, and reliability across global commerce. As supply chains rapidly digitize, organizations are seeking […]

Singapore, March 2, 2026 – HSBC has announced the appointment of two senior executives in Singapore to enhance its proposition for the China-ASEAN corridor and support the bank’s growing cross-border client base. Ying Wang has been appointed Head of Distribution, International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB), reporting to Ashmita Acharya, Head of IWPB – Singapore. […]

Singapore — Lumen Capital Investors (LCI) has opened new offices at CapitaGreen in Singapore’s central business district, marking a milestone following its merger with the Family Office and Wealth Management division of Aument Capital Group (ACG). The move reflects the firm’s expansion over the past 15 years and the integration of ACG’s team into LCI. […]

Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced a strategic partnership with Obside to introduce the AI Trading Arena to Bitget’s platform through exclusive copy trading integration on Bitget Futures. Developed by Obside, the AI Trading Arena is a live trading environment where advanced artificial intelligence models autonomously execute trades in real market conditions […]

Financial institutions are accelerating the move from experimentation to scaled execution in generative artificial intelligence, with a growing number reporting measurable business benefits, according to the sixth annual “2026 Digital Transformation & Next-Gen Technology Study” released by Broadridge Financial Solutions. The study found that 80% of firms are now using generative or predictive AI in […]

STS Digital has closed a $30 million strategic funding round led by CMT Digital, with participation from Payward, Strobe Ventures, Arrington Capital, F-Prime and BitRock Capital. The company said the funds will be used to expand its institutional spot and options trading platform, increase market-making capacity, and strengthen its balance sheet and liquidity. STS Digital […]

Hong Kong, 26 February 2026 — The Hong Kong government today unveiled its 2026–2027 budget, introducing a series of measures aimed at strengthening the city’s position as a leading international financial centre. The budget focuses on enhancing capital markets, promoting asset and wealth management, supporting digital asset development, and expanding opportunities in offshore renminbi (RMB) […]

Singapore, 26 February 2026 — Bank of Singapore (BOS), the private banking arm of OCBC, has appointed Eng Chien Chan as Market Group Head for Greater China, effective 17 March 2026. Based in Singapore, Eng Chien Chan will report to Rickie Chan, Greater China Head of Private Banking and Chief Executive of the Hong Kong […]

Singapore, 26 February 2026 — ICON1C has raised S$10 million from its stakeholders and members to accelerate expansion and acquisitions across the global premium experience sector. Founded in early 2025, ICON1C is a profitable investment and operating platform focused on building businesses in live events, hospitality, private members’ clubs, wellness, and experiential lifestyle. Its portfolio […]

TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest), the world’s first full-stack Agentic AI Quality Engineering platform, today announced that developers and QA teams can now test Android 17 Beta on real devices through its platform, enabling them to validate application performance, compatibility, and user experience in real-world environments before the official Android 17 release. With early access to […]

Global Cryptocurrency Ownership Hits 741 Million, Driven by Ethereum Growth and U.S. Pro-Crypto Policies

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Toronto / Mumbai – 24 February 2026 – Manulife has named Suresh Agarwal as managing director and chief executive officer designate of its proposed life insurance joint venture with Mahindra & Mahindra, subject to regulatory approvals. Agarwal will assume the role on 1 May 2026. He currently serves as managing director and CEO of Mahindra […]