Singapore firms eye $9.8M agentic AI returns in next 2 years, but only 2% fully prepare
Singapore businesses expect agentic AI to generate a return on investment of $9.8 million over the next two years, nearly double last year's estimate of $4.9 million, according to…
August 5, 2026
Singapore’s Keppel Infrastructure Trust pays €34Mfor 45% stake in second German solar portfolio
Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT), managed by Singapore's Keppel Infrastructure Fund Management, has committed €34 million ($37 million) to acquire a 45 percent effective stake in…
August 5, 2026
Distributor marketing funds should buy evidence, not just impressions
For hardware startups entering new Asia-Pacific markets, distributor campaigns should produce evidence that informs listing, inventory, pricing, and expansion decisions.
August 5, 2026
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TNGlobal acquires Jumpstart Media, strengthening Hong Kong’s bridge to Asia’s innovation ecosystem
By combining Jumpstart's deep roots in Hong Kong with TNGlobal and TechNode's extensive network across Greater China, Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea, and global innovation…
August 4, 2026
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Foxconn adds $62M to unit in Vietnam, to build EV charging stations
Taiwan's Foxconn has injected an additional $62 million into its subsidiary in Quang Ninh province, northern Vietnam and added a new business activity of manufacturing electric…
August 4, 2026
China’s Alibaba launches Qwen3.8-Max AI model with 2.4T parameters, 1M token context window
China's Alibaba has launched Qwen3.8-Max, the largest AI model in its Qwen large language and multimodal model family, featuring 2.4 trillion parameters and a context window of up…
August 4, 2026
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China’s Zeekr hits 5,000 vehicle deliveries in Malaysia, launches charging network, extended warranty
Zeekr Intelligent Technology Malaysia, under China's electric vehicle (EV) brand Zeekr, has reached 5,000 cumulative vehicle deliveries in Malaysia in less than two years since…
August 4, 2026
Japan’s workforce platform X Mile raises $20M Series C to expand vertical AI for non-desk workers
Tokyo-based workforce platform X Mile has raised JPY 3.17 billion ($20 million) in a Series C round led by Vertex Growth, the growth-stage platform of the Vertex global venture…
August 4, 2026
Only 29% of Singapore firms can prove AI decisions, below APAC’s 38%: Sumsub
Only 29 percent of Singapore businesses can produce an audit trail to prove AI-driven decisions to regulators, shareholders, or customers, trailing the Asia-Pacific average of 38…
August 4, 2026
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Singapore’s superapp Grab posts $1.95B revenue, $355M profit in H1/2026, bets on AI for growth
Grab, the Singapore-based superapp, reported revenue of $1.95 billion for the first half of 2026, up 23 percent year-on-year, with profit for the period of $355 million compared…
August 4, 2026







































