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TikTok Branding Summit SEA links cultural moments to sustained business growth
TikTok's first Southeast Asia Branding Summit brought more than 150 representatives from over 60 brands together in Singapore to discuss turning cultural attention into measurable…
September 24, 2026
Alibaba unveils Qwen Book agentic computer and AI wearables at Apsara 2026
Alibaba has expanded its AI hardware lineup with Qwen Book, new Qwen Glasses, AI earbuds and a portable note-taking device designed to turn voice, visual and workplace context…
September 24, 2026
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GCash parent Mynt secures more than 20 cornerstone investors ahead of IPO
Mynt, the parent of GCash, has secured commitments from more than 20 global and Philippine cornerstone investors for its planned IPO, with final pricing expected October 1.
September 24, 2026
Lower CRESS charge to spur Malaysia solar project awards, analysts say
Malaysia's cut in the system access charge for firm renewable energy supply is expected to accelerate the rollout of corporate renewable energy projects, with solar engineering,…
September 24, 2026
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India’s Ultraviolette raises $85M to scale EV production and global expansion
Indian electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette has raised $85 million led by Yali Capital and TDK Ventures to expand manufacturing, develop new EV platforms and grow…
September 24, 2026
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Twilio says 70 percent of APAC consumers abandon AI service interactions that lack context
Twilio research finds a gap between brands' confidence in AI customer memory and consumers' experience, with 70 percent of APAC consumers saying they often have to start over.
September 24, 2026
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Zeekr Malaysia partners EON to expand Klang Valley retail and aftersales network
Zeekr Malaysia has signed a dealership agreement with EON, starting with a Shah Alam pop-up store in October and a Glenmarie retail and aftersales facility planned for Q1 2027.
September 24, 2026
Faster net-zero transition could raise ASEAN+3 corporate credit risks, AMRO says
A faster and more aggressive shift towards net-zero emissions could increase corporate credit risks across ASEAN+3 economies, particularly in energy-intensive sectors, while a…
September 24, 2026
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Malaysia EV sales surge as localized production reshapes auto market
Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) market is gaining momentum, with year-to-date sales more than doubling in the first eight months of 2026 as automakers shift towards locally…
September 24, 2026
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BIMB sees investment potential in Malaysia’s climate-resilient infrastructure
Malaysia’s climate resilience investment opportunity extends beyond renewable energy and green buildings to infrastructure that can keep cities functioning during floods,…
September 24, 2026
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Estha’s Eric Lam on local AI, privacy and SME deployment [Q&A]
September 24, 2026
Vietnam wants crypto exchanges by Q3/2026, experts doubt feasibility
September 22, 2026
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Estha’s Eric Lam on local AI, privacy and SME deployment [Q&A]
September 24, 2026
Ofiniti to acquire ZeroNorth eBDN business as it expands in Singapore
September 23, 2026
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