Iris Capital launches venture debt fund
Iris Capital Partners Sdn. Bhd. has launched a privately led venture debt fund, the Iris Fund, which aims to finance high-impact startups from Malaysia and the ASEAN region. The firm is one of eight VC fund managers selected under the Dana Penjana Nasional (DPN) program through Penjana Kapital Sdn Bhd, which is owned by the […]
Decrypting the crypto trends 2022
From NFTs to the metaverse, 2021 saw crypto breaking into mainstream consciousness. But as we move past the inflection point, Ripple’s Managing Director for APAC & MENA, Brooks Entwistle, predicts a more focused approach to crypto in 2022 with a renewed focus on real-world applications and their tangible business outcomes. Over the past year, the […]
Huhtamaki signs VPPA with BayWa r.e. for sustainable energy
Huhtamaki takes a major step towards its target of using 100% renewable electricity and carbon-neutral production by 2030 by signing the largest solar Power Purchase Agreement in the packaging industry in Europe Carbon neutral production and the use of 100% renewable electricity by 2030 are stated to be among Huhtamaki’s sustainability ambitions. By signing two […]
Tata Motors and Bandhan Bank signs MOU to fund their passenger vehicles customers
Tata Motors, India’s automotive manufacturer, has become the OEM of choice for Bandhan Bank to sign a retail finance MoU, offering exciting finance options to all its passenger vehicle customers. As part of the tie-up, Bandhan Bank is said to provide loans to Tata Motors’ customers at an interest rate starting from as low as […]
ADNOC and H&P announces Rig Enablement Framework Agreement
ADNOC Drilling Company and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (“H&P”) today jointly announced the finalization of the Rig Enablement Framework Agreement (“Framework Agreement”). The Framework Agreement is stated to advance ADNOC Drilling’s land rig operational performance, as well as support its ambitious growth and expansion plans. Focused on improving drilling efficiencies and unlocking operational savings, the […]
ekar launches its services in Thailand
ekar, the Middle East’s mobility company, is launching operations in Thailand starting with Bangkok in January 2022, followed by other cities later in the year. As a beachhead strategy, ekar is launching its proprietary car subscription service which offers cars from one to nine-month terms for a single monthly subscription cost with no down payments […]
