Battery Ventures Appoints David Coste as an Executive-in-Residence
Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm, announced it has hired former Forterro executive David Coste as an executive-in-residence based in its London office, effective next month. At Battery, Coste will work closely with Battery Partner Zak Ewen and General Partner Morad Elhafed, among others, to help source and evaluate business-technology investments throughout Europe. Battery […]
Tinaba with Banca Profilo, launches digital payments in collaboration with Alipay+
Tinaba with Banca Profilo announces the launch of digital payments in the Chinese mainland through the extension of its strategic partnership with Alipay+, Ant International’s global wallet gateway solution, bringing a simple, cashless and local payment experience to Italian travellers in the world’s largest digital market. Starting recently, users can pay in the Chinese mainland at over […]
How Smart Injection Moulding Decisions Drive Scalable Business Growth
For many business owners, manufacturing is where strategy meets reality. You can have a strong product idea, a solid brand, and clear market demand, but if production doesn’t scale efficiently, growth can stall quickly. This is where injection moulding services play a critical role, not just as a manufacturing method, but as a strategic business […]
Shin Kong Life and Taishin Life conclude merger
Shin Kong Life Insurance and Taishin Life Insurance, subsidiaries of TS Holdings) officially completed their merger on January 1, 2026. With Taishin Life Insurance as the surviving entity, the company was renamed Shin Kong Life Insurance, preserving the Shin Kong Life brand that has served the Taiwanese market for over six decades. Following the merger, the […]
Zilch Acquires Fjord Bank with its European Expansion
Zilch, one of the consumer payments platforms powering the future of commerce, recently announced it has signed an agreement to acquire AB Fjord Bank, a Lithuania-based bank with approximately USD 120M in total assets that is authorised and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania and the European Central Bank. The acquisition will represent a major […]
Diverse Franchise Paths: Exploring Growth in Home Care, Batteries, and Auto Repair Franchises
Franchise ownership continues to grow as investors seek reliable business models with long-term potential. Today’s franchise landscape spans multiple industries, allowing entrepreneurs to align investments with their interests, financial goals, and scalability preferences. Among the most attractive sectors are health care, power storage solutions, and automotive services—industries supported by consistent consumer demand and strong operational […]
NEL Achieves the Milestone of 100 Canine Open Heart Surgeries
NEL Animal Medical Foundation announced that it has successfully performed its 100th canine open-heart surgery on November 25, becoming the first veterinary institution in South Korea to reach this milestone. This achievement, accomplished just two years after their first successful mitral valve repair in late 2023, signals a new era in high-level veterinary thoracic surgery. […]
Vantage Data Centers Invests USD 1.6bn in APAC Platform to Acquire Yondr’s 300MW+ in Malaysia
Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, recently announced that it has completed a USD 1.6 billion equity investment into its Asia-Pacific platform led by an affiliate of GIC, a global institutional investor, and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (“ADIA”). Part of this capital was […]
Vasion Appoints Cindy White as Chief Marketing Officer
Vasion, a leader in serverless printing and AI-enabled automation, recently announced the appointment of Cindy White as Chief Marketing Officer, effective October 2025. As organizations accelerate their transition to the cloud, Vasion is redefining what’s possible in the print and process automation landscape. Vasion enables tens of thousands of global customers to start with intelligent print and move to […]
WorldFirst Partners with OCBC to Accelerate its Southeast Asia Expansion
Ant International’s WorldFirst, an all-in-one digital cross-border payment and treasury account service for global businesses, has announced a partnership with OCBC, the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 29 October 2025, WorldFirst and OCBC committed to a strategic collaboration aimed at supporting WorldFirst’s base of […]
