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Asia's leading tech company to partner with Nagad

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Recently, Tanvir A. Mishuk, executive chairman and CEO of Nagad Ltd., received a warm invitation from Goh Peng Ooi at his residence in Malaysia.

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Recently, Tanvir A. Mishuk, executive chairman and CEO of Nagad Ltd., received a warm invitation from Goh Peng Ooi at his residence in Malaysia.
Nagad believes this initiative will not only benefit Nagad but also bring significant changes to the entire banking sector in Bangladesh.
Nagad has already introduced some ground-breaking innovations, leading to a transformation in the country's financial industry.
Nagad also hopes to continue to better serve its customers through its digital bank.

Asia's leading tech company to partner with Nagad

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

OCBC, United Overseas Bank, Partnership, The Honourable, News, Acquisition, OCBC Bank, UOB, Cryptocurrency

Recently, Tanvir A. Mishuk, executive chairman and CEO of Nagad Ltd., received a warm invitation from Goh Peng Ooi at his residence in Malaysia.

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Recently, Tanvir A. Mishuk, executive chairman and CEO of Nagad Ltd., received a warm invitation from Goh Peng Ooi at his residence in Malaysia.
Nagad believes this initiative will not only benefit Nagad but also bring significant changes to the entire banking sector in Bangladesh.
Nagad has already introduced some ground-breaking innovations, leading to a transformation in the country's financial industry.
Nagad also hopes to continue to better serve its customers through its digital bank.

GTreasury Extends Global Banking API Connectivity Suite into APAC

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Monday, March 11, 2024

SYDNEY, Australia, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTreasury , a treasury, payments, and risk management software provider, today announced that its award-winning ClearConnect Gateway—an extensive, out-of-the-box global bank API connectivity suite—has launched new and instant data integrations with several global banking partners.

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SYDNEY, Australia, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTreasury , a treasury, payments, and risk management software provider, today announced that its award-winning ClearConnect Gateway—an extensive, out-of-the-box global bank API connectivity suite—has launched new and instant data integrations with several global banking partners.
ClearConnect Gateway offers comprehensive bank connectivity and a real-time treasury experience to accelerate enterprises’ revenue and time-to-market goals.
“For our corporate customers in the APAC region, real-time account data connectivity into ClearConnect Gateway is a huge win,” said Vincent Casanova, Managing Director, APAC, GTreasury.
“The addition of several large banking institutions in the region into our API connectivity suite —with more on the way—will significantly streamline the daily workflows for treasury organizations partnered with these banks.

Starwood Capital Group Unveils Strategic Investment in Echelon Data Centres

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

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MIAMI, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood Capital" or "the Firm"), a leading global private investment firm focused on real estate, today announced that a controlled affiliate had made a strategic investment in Echelon Data Centres ("Echelon" or "the Company").

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MIAMI, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood Capital" or "the Firm"), a leading global private investment firm focused on real estate, today announced that a controlled affiliate had made a strategic investment in Echelon Data Centres ("Echelon" or "the Company").
The transaction will see Starwood Capital commit approximately $850 million through Starwood Opportunity Fund XII and Starwood Real Estate Income Trust, Inc, becoming a 50% shareholder in Echelon and providing material capital for its continued growth.
Lorcain Egan, Co-Head, Europe, Starwood Capital Group, commented: "Starwood Capital is delighted to announce this investment in Echelon.
Niall Molloy, CEO & and Founder of Echelon Data Centres, said: "We are very pleased to enter into this transaction with our long-standing partner, Starwood Capital.

Starwood Capital Group Unveils Strategic Investment in Echelon Data Centres

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

MIAMI, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood Capital" or "the Firm"), a leading global private investment firm focused on real estate, today announced that a controlled affiliate had made a strategic investment in Echelon Data Centres ("Echelon" or "the Company").

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MIAMI, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood Capital" or "the Firm"), a leading global private investment firm focused on real estate, today announced that a controlled affiliate had made a strategic investment in Echelon Data Centres ("Echelon" or "the Company").
The transaction will see Starwood Capital commit approximately $850 million through Starwood Opportunity Fund XII and Starwood Real Estate Income Trust, Inc, becoming a 50% shareholder in Echelon and providing material capital for its continued growth.
Lorcain Egan, Co-Head, Europe, Starwood Capital Group, commented: "Starwood Capital is delighted to announce this investment in Echelon.
Niall Molloy, CEO & and Founder of Echelon Data Centres, said: "We are very pleased to enter into this transaction with our long-standing partner, Starwood Capital.

Ed Sheeran Thrills UOB LIVE Audience With Intimate Bangkok Performance

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Global music superstar Ed Sheeran brought the house to a standing ovation at UOB LIVE last night, enchanting a captivated audience of UOB customers with an exclusive, one-night-only concert.

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Global music superstar Ed Sheeran brought the house to a standing ovation at UOB LIVE last night, enchanting a captivated audience of UOB customers with an exclusive, one-night-only concert.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240212641629/en/
Official Concert Photos from Ed Sheeran Performance at UOB LIVE (Credit: Mark Surridge)
The exclusive performance, titled "An Evening with Ed Sheeran," was led in by an opening act from the charismatic and soulful Calum Scott, followed by a captivating setlist spanning Sheeran’s illustrious career.
"We are thrilled with the success of Ed Sheeran's exclusive concert at UOB LIVE," said Craig Grossarth, General Manager of UOB LIVE.
For more information on upcoming events, visit https://www.uoblive.asia/ or follow @uoblive_bangkok on Instagram, @UOBLIVEBANGKOK on Twitter and UOB LIVE Bangkok on Facebook.

Bacardi and Volvo Named First Founding Partners of UOB LIVE, Bangkok’s Groundbreaking New Live Events Venue

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Friday, February 9, 2024

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UOB LIVE, Bangkok’s new, 6,000 capacity state-of-the-art live entertainment venue, announced today that it has signed strategic partnership agreements with Bacardi Thailand Limited and Volvo Car Thailand to become the venue’s first two Founding Partners.

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UOB LIVE, Bangkok’s new, 6,000 capacity state-of-the-art live entertainment venue, announced today that it has signed strategic partnership agreements with Bacardi Thailand Limited and Volvo Car Thailand to become the venue’s first two Founding Partners.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240209456894/en/
The new UOB LIVE 6000 capacity venue opening Sunday, February 11 has announced new Founding Partnership agreements with Bacardi Thailand Limited and Volvo Car Thailand (Photo: Business Wire)
This exciting announcement builds on the previously announced naming rights partnership for UOB LIVE, that is UOB, secured by AEG Global Partnerships.
Additionally, each Founding Partner will have the ability to collaborate on cross promotional opportunities and unique events at the venue.
“We are proud to align UOB LIVE with two of the world’s most iconic, global brands – Bacardi and Volvo, each of which is best-in-class in their respective industries,” said Craig Grossarth, General Manager of UOB LIVE.

HKTDC & UOB Research: 85% of GBA businesses prioritise ASEAN sales

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

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Overall, the report shed some light on why GBA businesses found ASEAN appealing.

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Overall, the report shed some light on why GBA businesses found ASEAN appealing.
The HKTDC-UOB survey conducted in the third quarter of last year took the form of a questionnaire completed by 671 GBA enterprises, supplemented by in-depth interviews with a representative number of GBA businesses.
Mrs Christine Ip, CEO - Greater China, UOB, said: "UOB is dedicated to driving business connectivity between ASEAN and China.
- The report in Chinese - Navigating Connectivity: Exploring ASEAN Opportunities for the Greater Bay Area can be downloaded from the websites of HKTDC and UOB Hong Kong.

Transak Launches NFT Checkout Optimized for Gaming, Expanding NFT Access Post Beta Phase

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

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Miami, USA, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transak, a leading global Web3 payment and onboarding infrastructure provider, today announced their ‘NFT Checkout’ marking a significant expansion in NFT accessibility. This launch aims to simplify the complexities hindering user onboarding in gaming and tackle the challenge of navigating intricate infrastructures and payment processes.

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Miami, USA, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transak , a leading global Web3 payment and onboarding infrastructure provider, today announced their ‘NFT Checkout’ marking a significant expansion in NFT accessibility.
Following the success of its beta phase with Decentraland and other web3 platforms, Transak has revealed its NFT checkout which offers an optimized solution for buying and selling NFTs, especially within blockchain gaming.
Transak began the beta phase of their NFT Checkout earlier this year.
Transak's NFT Checkout marks a significant advancement in web3 commerce, offering a user-friendly platform for effortless NFT transactions via fiat currency.

PSA and UOB Recognized for Creative Use of Open Source at the Red Hat APAC Innovation Awards 2023 for Singapore

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Red Hat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, announced the winners of the Red Hat APAC Innovation Awards 2023 for Singapore today.

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Red Hat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, announced the winners of the Red Hat APAC Innovation Awards 2023 for Singapore today.
In an environment of economic fluctuations and technological upheavals, Red Hat continues with the theme “Explore what’s next” at this year’s Red Hat APAC Innovation Awards.
By harnessing the power of open source creatively, these remarkable organizations propel themselves forward while prioritizing unforgettable customer experiences.
Marjet Andriesse, Senior Vice President and General Manager, APJC, Red Hat
“As the business landscape continues to change in 2023, the Red Hat APAC Innovation Awards 2023 celebrate the creative successes and achievements of our customers.