Singtel and Hitachi Collaborate on Next-Generation Data Centers and GPU Cloud
Singtel and Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on next-generation data centers and GPU Cloud in Japan and potentially the wider Asia Pacific region under the lead of Singtel’s Digital InfraCo unit. The strategic partnership will combine Singtel’s extensive data center and connectivity expertise and technology platforms with […]
Options welcomes James Hardcastle as VP Head of Sales, APAC
Options Technology, a trailblazer in capital markets infrastructure, today announced the appointment of James Hardcastle as Vice President, Head of Sales, Asia Pacific (APAC). With over 25 years of experience in the capital markets industry, James brings a wealth of expertise to his new role, where he will be responsible for driving sales growth and […]
Chevron and JX inks MoU on development of CCS value chain
JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corporation and Chevron New Energies (“Chevron”), a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (“MOU”) that provides a framework to evaluate the export of Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) from Japan to Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects located in Australia and other countries in the Asia […]
Aiko Yamakawa joins CalAsian Chamber Board of Directors
announced recently that Aiko Yamakawa, Director, Corporate Counsel, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce (CalAsian Chamber). Yamakawa brings over 18 years of experience in corporate law and advising water utilities to the CalAsian Chamber Board of Directors. She joined California American Water in 2020 and […]
A Revolutionary in the coworking space of Thailand
Introduction Coworking spaces are the new disruption in the corporate structure and have proved to be beneficial over conventional office setups. Terms like ‘alternative office’, ‘workplace of the future’, and ‘flexible offices’, which were once associated with independent contractors and fledgling firms are now the go-to solution for many global corporate houses. Coworking spaces are […]
Xiaobing Nie joins PPG as President of PPG Asia Pacific
PPG yesterday announced that Xiaobing Nie, Vice President, industrial coatings, China and global consumer products, will become President, PPG Asia Pacific, effective Aug. 1 2023. Nie will continue to maintain her current responsibilities within PPG’s industrial coatings business in addition to her new role, and she will remain based in Shanghai. She will report directly […]
Ares Management Corporation enters into agreement to acquire Crescent Point Capital
Ares Management Corporation announced yesterday that Ares has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Crescent Point Capital, a leading Asia-focused private equity firm with approximately $3.8 billion of assets under management, as of March 31, 2023. Founded in 2003, CPC has approximately 50 professionals. The team is headquartered in Singapore and has […]
Bain & Company acquires APAC arm of global venture-building studio Rainmaking
Bain & Company yesterday announced that it intends to acquire the Asia Pacific arm of global venture-building and start-up development studio, Rainmaking, to help companies across the region better innovate, launch, and scale new businesses. The acquisition is subject to, and contingent upon, several conditions precedent to completion and is expected to close at the end of July […]
JA Solar and BayWa r.e. Sign strategic solar module distribution cooperation agreement
JA Solar and BayWa r.e. recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement for solar module distribution in the Asia-Pacific region, further strengthening the two parties’ cooperation in the Asia-Pacific distribution market. The collaboration gives full play to their respective strengths in the photovoltaic (PV) field and bolsters the development of the distributed PV market in the region. BayWa r.e. is […]
Downtown International enters JV with ONERHT to expand Asia-Pacific presence
London-headquartered multinational real estate agency Downtown International has entered into a joint venture (JV) partnership with Singapore-based RHT AlDigi Financial Holdings, a member of ONERHT, as part of its expansion into Asia. Downtown International is an award winning multinational real estate agency offering an extensive range of brokerage services for residential and commercial properties in […]
