KPay secures MPI licence in Singapore
KPay is authorised to provide domestic and cross-border money transfer services. KPay’s subsidiary KPay Merchant Service (Singapore) Pte Ltd. has secured a major payment institution (MPI) licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). With the license, KPay is authorised to provide merchant acquisition, domestic money transfer, and cross-border money transfer services. Join Singapore Business […]
Energy regulator expands Hong Kong pact to cover AI, digital grids
The agreement covers renewable energy and low-carbon technologies. Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) and Hong Kong’s Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) will continue to strengthen energy security and resilience, including artificial intelligence (AI) and digital power grids. The agencies signed a renewed memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation and the sharing of regulatory practices […]
The Hidden Productivity Costs of Messaging Tool Sprawl in Cross-Border Teams
Most companies do not have a messaging problem. They have a messaging-management problem. Email, team chats, project platforms and file-sharing tools often work well individually; productivity loss begins when employees use each of them differently. That challenge becomes more visible in cross-border organisations. Teams in Hong Kong and Taiwan may already be working across languages, […]
CEO of Southeast Asian Edtech Company doris, backed by investors, announces global expansion
The chief executive of a trailblazing EdTech business has announced its global expansion following an inaugural year marked by rapid growth and industry-defining innovation. doris, a school discovery platform for parents, operates in the $60bn international school sector and was successfully launched in Southeast Asia in 2025. A territory-by-territory rollout is now underway, with the […]
Vantage Data Centers Unveils Fully Leased 16MW Facility in Kuala Lumpur
Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, recently announced that its fourth facility (KUL14) on the company’s first Cyberjaya campus in Malaysia is now operational, completing the development of the KUL1 campus. The 16MW KUL14 data center is fully leased to a single customer, underscoring strong demand and customer confidence in Vantage’s […]
BBCIncorp’s Platform Revolutionizes Hong Kong Incorporation
Hong Kong remains a top destination for entrepreneurs due to its strategic location, pro-business policies, and strong legal framework. In 2024, over 145,000 new companies were incorporated—a 9% increase from the previous year—raising the total to more than 1.46 million. Yet, traditional incorporation processes remain slow and outdated, posing challenges for fast-moving, overseas founders. BBCIncorp […]
How Global Markets Are Reacting to US Tech Stock Sell-off
When President Trump returned to the white house in January 2025, the world had numerous expectations. Investors anticipated some great performances in crypto assets, and tech companies had high hopes for stock price increases. The administration has taken a pro-crypto stance for some time, so, understandably, people expected the former. The latter is also justifiable […]
The Bold Success of SNS Campaigns: BigBoss Leads Social Media Promotion
In August 2024, BigBoss, a renowned global forex broker, reached a groundbreaking milestone in the financial industry with an eye-catching promotional campaign, “Banquet of the Kings of Destruction: A Fateful Rematch After 20 Years — Bob Sapp vs. Jérôme Le Banner 5-Game Match Campaign,” that made waves across social media platforms. Leveraging the star power […]
Rising Tides: A glimpse of surging real estate in the Philippines
Real estate is becoming increasingly essential in addressing the demands of the world’s expanding population as luxury living becomes more prevalent. It is thought to be a solid, tangible asset that can develop over time and serve as a hedge against inflation and fluctuations in exchange rates. Furthermore, real estate is more volatile and predictable […]
Knight Frank expands office to Hong Kong and names Ho-Pin Tung as head
Knight Frank has expanded its Private Office to Hong Kong and has appointed Ho-Pin Tung as head. This latest expansion marks Knight Frank’s fifth Private Office globally and second Private Office in Asia, with the other Private Office in Singapore led by Nicholas Keong. According to the latest edition of The Wealth Report published by […]