Skip to content

News Category: Business & Finance

The Green Coffee Company Funds $13.2 million Series B Round to bring total equity invested to $25 million; On Path to Becoming Colombia’s #1 Largest Coffee Producer

By asianet

The Green Coffee Company (GCC), a Legacy Group portfolio company, is pleased to report that it has fully funded its Series B funding round, which the company recently upsized by $3.5 million due to high demand to $13.2 million (USD). There are currently over 220 individual investors in the business with its accredited investor base … Continued

GLOBAL FINTECH BANK TAKES OFF

By asianet

FINTECH BANK to spread its wings with its digital banking foray FINTECH BANK LTD (FBL), a Labuan-based commercial bank licensed by the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA), has started to serve a large and rapidly expanding international clientele. The bank will be the first seamless business and fintech industry-friendly commercial bank in Asia. FINTECH … Continued

Huobi Launches $100 Million Lunar New Year Campaign to Support Metaverse Development

By asianet

Huobi Global, one of the world’s leading digital asset exchanges, today announced the official launch of its Lunar New Year campaign, dubbed Prime Fest: Tiger Year(https://www.huobi.com/en-us/topic/activity-sf). Lasting until February 14, 2022, this campaign encourages users to explore future possibilities in the metaverse, an expansive network of virtual worlds that may incorporate augmented reality, virtual reality, … Continued

Sean Tao, partner of EVG, speaks at the Forbes U30 Summit China Explores community value and adaption of the Metaverse

By asianet

On Jan 18, 2022, Sean Tao, partner of Everest Ventures Group (EVG), a leading Asian blockchain venture studio that drives the mass adoption of digital assets and blockchain technologies, was invited to lead the 2022 Forbes Under 30 (U30) Summit China Metaverse panel. The 2022 Forbes U30 Summit assembled thousands of bright young leaders, entrepreneurs, … Continued

POKERSTARS AND RED BULL RACING SEAL GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP

By asianet

Red Bull Racing is delighted to announce a new, exclusive partnership with leading global online gambling and entertainment brand PokerStars ahead of the 2022 Formula One season. The multi-year partnership, which features branding on the RB18 and the race suits, is aimed at F1’s growing audience as increasing technological advancements help to service and provide … Continued

Hisense Announced 2021 Full-Year Result, Revenue Hit Historical High of US$27.2 Billion

By asianet

Hisense announced its 2021 financial results, showing total revenue reached US$27.2 billion, up 33% YOY, hitting a new record high in total revenue; Overseas revenue hit US$11.3 billion, increased by 43% YOY; with overseas revenue accounted for 42%, showcasing Hisense’s dominant market position in international markets and fully reflecting the excellent results that Hisense has … Continued

U.S. market entry accelerates with strategic investment and bolstered U.S. senior management team

By asianet

U.S. Senior Management team Following the appointment of well know industry authority, Mr Dennis Drazin to the role of U.S. Chairman, PlayUp is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Art Hamilton as USA Chief Financial Officer. Mr Hamilton brings to PlayUp significant U.S. based experience in mergers and acquisitions, business development, financial budgeting, strategic … Continued

JTI recognized among the elite of Global Top Employers for its innovative approach to equality and wellbeing

By asianet

Top Employers Institute has certified JTI as one of only 11 ‘Global Top Employers’, for the eighth consecutive year, acknowledging the company’s continuing commitment and innovative approach to equality and wellbeing. On top of this global recognition, JTI was certified 3 years in a row in all six regions in which it operates: North America, … Continued

BiomeBank Appoints Ex-Ellerston Capital CIO and BlackRock North Asia Director as Chair to Accelerate Commercialisation Strategy

By asianet

– BiomeBank appoints Mr Chris Hall as Chair, effective 17 January 2022. – Mr Hall brings over 30 years’ experience and impressive track record of investment management across both public and private markets within APAC. – BiomeBank’s Series A funding round anticipated to close in early 2022. – Formal Therapeutic Goods Association (“TGA”) approval of … Continued