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Airwallex pledges over USD $56m for social impact scheme
University of Melbourne

Airwallex pledges over USD $56m for social impact scheme

Airwallex pledges 1% of its equity, valued at over USD $56 million, to enhance its support for startups and entrepreneurs through the Pledge 1% initiative.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Hong Kong stories

Gallagher Security Asia wins two major ESG awards 2024
Clean technologies

Gallagher Security Asia wins two major ESG awards 2024

Gallagher Security Asia has secured top honours at the Greater Bay Area ESG Achievement Awards 2024, recognising its dedication to sustainability and ESG principles.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Global PWA market set to grow from USD $3.53bn to $21.44bn
Customer Experience

Global PWA market set to grow from USD $3.53bn to $21.44bn

The global progressive web app market is poised to surge dramatically, growing from USD $3.53 billion in 2024 to USD $21.44 billion by 2033.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Alibaba Cloud leads 2024 Magic Quadrant for 5th year
Encryption

Alibaba Cloud leads 2024 Magic Quadrant for 5th year

Alibaba Cloud has been named a Leader for the fifth consecutive year in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Digital payment trends soar in Asia Pacific, 2024 report
Crypto

Digital payment trends soar in Asia Pacific, 2024 report

A Forrester report reveals rapid advancements in digital retail payments across Asia Pacific, spotlighting growth in digital wallets and BNPL services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2025
Australian startup unveils stable crypto backed by gold
Crypto

Australian startup unveils stable crypto backed by gold

Australian startup TDCR has launched GLO, a stable digital currency backed by tokenised gold, aiming to redefine cryptocurrency usability and perception.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Trump victory boosts trading activity on Tiger Trade platform
Fintech

Trump victory boosts trading activity on Tiger Trade platform

Donald Trump's election victory has sparked a trading frenzy across Asia-Pacific markets, with volumes on Tiger Trade soaring by up to 96%.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Toqio partners with DSA to enter growing logistics sector
Unified Communications

Toqio partners with DSA to enter growing logistics sector

Toqio has ventured into the logistics sector by partnering with global eCommerce firm DSA, aiming to leverage financial solutions for growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Moomoo launches global paper-trading challenge for USD $100k
Nasdaq

Moomoo launches global paper-trading challenge for USD $100k

Moomoo has launched its first global paper-trading challenge, offering a total of USD $100,000 in prizes for participants trading US stocks and ETFs.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Voluntas Group launches advisory firm for tech founders
Entrepreneurship

Voluntas Group launches advisory firm for tech founders

Voluntas Group has launched Voluntas Elevate, an advisory firm designed to support underserved tech founders with growth, scaling, and funding needs.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Leaseweb achieves ISO 14001 certification for sustainability
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Leaseweb achieves ISO 14001 certification for sustainability

Leaseweb has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainability across its global operations and reducing environmental impact.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Hong Kong stories

QBE report reveals emerging challenges for Singapore SMEs
Breach Prevention

QBE report reveals emerging challenges for Singapore SMEs

QBE Insurance's annual SME surveys reveal challenges for small and medium-sized enterprises in Singapore and Hong Kong, highlighting rising costs and AI adoption concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Money20/20's whitepaper explores APAC fintech evolution
Fintech

Money20/20's whitepaper explores APAC fintech evolution

Money20/20 has unveiled a whitepaper detailing the fintech landscape in Asia-Pacific, revealing a push for financial inclusion and regional expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025
WTW launches CyCore Asia for enhanced cyber coverage
Unified Communications

WTW launches CyCore Asia for enhanced cyber coverage

WTW has launched CyCore Asia, a new cyber insurance facility offering up to USD $15,000,000 in coverage to combat growing cyber risks in Singapore and Hong Kong.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Airwallex launches startup support programme in New Zealand
Fintech

Airwallex launches startup support programme in New Zealand

Airwallex has launched its 'Airwallex for Startups' programme in New Zealand, offering resources and a NZD $10,000 grant to support local entrepreneurs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Proofpoint appoints JP Yu to lead operations in SAK region
Data Protection

Proofpoint appoints JP Yu to lead operations in SAK region

Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint has appointed JP Yu as Vice President for Southeast Asia and Korea, aiming to bolster sales across the rapidly evolving region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Adyen partners with Aigens to enhance F&B payments in Asia
Software-as-a-Service

Adyen partners with Aigens to enhance F&B payments in Asia

Adyen has partnered with Aigens to boost operational efficiency in the food and beverage sector in Hong Kong and Singapore through enhanced payment solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024