KBZ Bank’s Philanthropic Efforts: From Immediate Relief to Long-Term Resilience
KBZ Bank, Myanmar’s largest privately-owned bank, serves millions while combining financial leadership with social responsibility. KBZ Bank’s philanthropic journey began in 2008, providing immediate humanitarian aid when Myanmar was devastated by Cyclone Nargis. The disaster left more than 130,000 people dead or missing, and millions displaced. This initial response, rooted in the values of Metta […]
Alipay+ Enables Payments for Global Travelers with their e-wallets
Alipay+ is Ant International’s global wallet gateway, enabling global merchants to accept payments from users of mobile wallets and digital banking apps around the world. To empower global tourism, Alipay+ has significantly expanded its payments and digital services ecosystem, in three ways: “Travel has a significant impact to local economies, and we believe that mobile […]
Accenture Expands Banking Services in Malaysia with Aristal Acquisition
Accenture has acquired Aristal, a Malaysia-based consulting and digital transformation firm with deep expertise in financial services—marking Accenture’s first banking-focused acquisition in the country. The acquisition strengthens Accenture’s talent and capabilities to help banks in Malaysia upgrade their core systems, improve operations, and manage large-scale changes like mergers and system transitions. Founded in 2006, Aristal is recognised for […]
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Why Crypto Mergers Are on the Rise
The cryptocurrency industry is undergoing a major transformation, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are at the center of this shift. Companies are no longer just competing for market share—they’re strategically acquiring firms to expand their services, enhance regulatory compliance, and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive space. From crypto exchanges acquiring smaller rivals to major […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Optimize Your Google My Business Listing
In today’s bustling digital landscape, businesses must establish a strong online presence to attract local customers and stand out from competitors. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through local SEO (search engine optimization), with a key component being Google My Business (GMB) listings. This free tool from Google allows businesses to […]
Trust Bank and Thales announces collaboration
Trust launched on 1 September 2022 as Singapore’s first digitally native bank. In September 2023, Trust passed its one-year mark with over 600,000 customers, becoming one of the fastest growing digital banks in the world. With the goal of minimising its impact on the environment, Trust is collaborating with Thales to offer the first Ocean […]
KJTS Group Berhad collaborates with Hong Leong Investment Bank
KJTS Group Berhad and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “KJTS Group”), a building support services provider in Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore, announce the signing of the underwriting agreement with Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad (“HLIB”) for its upcoming initial public offering (“IPO”) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Securities”). […]