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U Mobile, Telenor Linx launch SIM-based phone-number verification in Malaysia
U Mobile and Telenor Linx have launched SIM-based phone-number verification in Malaysia, with Firebase support for developers.
October 8, 2026
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Manus parent Butterfly Effect raises more than $500 million after Meta exit
Butterfly Effect, the parent of Singapore-headquartered AI agent startup Manus, has raised more than $500 million after unwinding its Meta acquisition.
October 8, 2026
Mint’s Axonex signs €3M robotics OEM program with Ireland’s Centridex
Mint's Axonex Robotics has signed a two-year OEM and licensing program with Centridex that carries a potential value of about €3 million.
October 8, 2026
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Singapore Fashion Council launches sustainability-readiness tool for ASEAN industry
Singapore Fashion Council has launched a Sustainability Readiness Intelligence tool to help ASEAN fashion businesses assess regulatory and market readiness.
October 8, 2026
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Singapore’s Toku to deploy AI CX platform on Core42 sovereign cloud in UAE
Toku is onboarding its AI-powered customer-experience platform onto Core42's sovereign cloud in the UAE as it expands into regulated markets.
October 8, 2026
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Singapore’s telco StarHub to acquire MyRepublic Mobile
Singapore-based telecommunications StarHub will acquire MyRepublic’s mobile business in Singapore, in order to boost its multi-brand mobile strategy.
October 8, 2026
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Malaysia’s digital ministry to provide Coursera courses to 100,000 learners in AI boost
Malaysia's Ministry of Digital, via MyDIGITAL Corporation, will provide Coursera courses for 100,000 Malaysians, in order to advance the country's AI Nation 2030 initiative.
October 8, 2026
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89% of Singapore tourists plan more travel in 2027: Skyscanner
As many as 89 percent of Singapore travelers plan to travel as more or even more in 2027, travel app Skyscanner said in a statement on Thursday.
October 8, 2026
Malaysia’s insurer Tune Protect expands embedded travel protection to Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand
Malaysia's Tune Protect, through its reinsurance arm Tune Protect Re, will offer embedded travel insurance solutions across Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
October 8, 2026
Revolut commits nearly S$350M to Singapore, plans Collyer Quay office
Revolut plans to invest nearly S$350 million in Singapore over five years and grow its local workforce to more than 300 employees.
October 8, 2026
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October 8, 2026
Why Singapore must prepare for the zero-minute era
October 6, 2026
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