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De Nora expands in Asia through BW Water acquisition, while EtonHouse enters Bhutan’s education sector.

KPMG launches a new AI Centre in Singapore, Aspial Lifestyle raises S$60 million for growth, and Jardine Matheson expands its healthcare footprint with the $2.4 billion acquisition of I-MED.

Leadership changes, major funding deals, and strategic investments highlight accelerating momentum across Asia-Pacific’s tech and infrastructure landscape.

Singtel Explores Optus Minority Stake Sale; Aims Apac REIT Secures Sustainability-linked Loans Strengthening Its Funding Position.

Corporate investment, and alternative financing drive momentum across Singapore’s fintech and business ecosystem

Leadership transition marks next phase of growth strategy across Asia as Alfred Sham moves into regional expansion role in Singapore

Five-year collaboration targets growth across energy transition, infrastructure, fintech and digital innovation, with OCBC aiming to more than double regional trade and investment flows by 2030

New initiative aims to drive scalable AI adoption, support startup growth, and strengthen Oman’s digital transformation ecosystem under Oman Vision 2040

New one-stop platform aims to improve enterprises’ access to financing, build financial capabilities, and support long-term business transformation

Jonathan Alpert Named Global Head of Insurance; Ryan Willingham Joins to Lead Specialty Finance Coverage Expansion

Collaboration aims to enhance multi-currency settlement and correspondent banking capabilities across emerging markets

Veteran banker to lead Thailand operations as LGT accelerates Asia-Pacific expansion strategy

Veteran fintech entrepreneur joins OxPay to support regional digital payments expansion and consumer platform strategy

From Parisian palace takeovers to global hotel activations, ALL Accor transforms the Grand Slam season into a world-class hospitality journey

New framework helps banks and financial institutions strengthen endpoint security and align with Bank Negara Malaysia’s evolving cybersecurity requirements

Joint venture aims to transform M&A and enterprise data projects by enabling secure, AI-driven extraction and contextualization of unstructured data at scale

Global educators, policymakers, and student voices unite to reshape learning for the AI era and beyond

Leaders upgrade ties to Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during President To Lam’s India visit

John brings over 25 years of experience across global financial markets, with a career spanning senior leadership roles at Tier 1 investment banks and leading CFD brokerages.

New system connects QRIS with Alipay and UnionPay, enabling seamless payments for travelers and businesses

From rural China to Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and now Africa, digital marketplaces are reshaping who gets to participate in the economy.