UiPath survey reveals Singaporean workers have the highest rate of Gen AI usage globally

A new survey commissioned by UiPath, an enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) and automation software company, found that 60 percent of workers in Singapore are using generative…

Malaysia’s Accendo Technologies inks deal with Welliba for global expansion with AI innovation

Accendo Technologies, a Malaysia-based firm in talent intelligence, selection, development, and upskilling, has inked deal with global employee experience and activation…

HSBC provides social loan for Vietnamese biotechnology company Gene Solutions

HSBC has levelled up its strategic partnership with Gene Solutions, a biotechnology company based in Vietnam, through a social loan which allows the firm to continue expanding its…

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How generative AI will fuel value for businesses if effectively implemented

#GenAI stands at the forefront of technological innovation, offering businesses unprecedented opportunities to enhance their operations, engage customers, and drive growth. By…

ADB signs $50M commitment to accelerate energy transition in Asia and the Pacific

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $50 million commitment to Actis Asia Climate Transition Fund, an infrastructure fund managed by Actis, a global sustainable…

Malaysia, China ink science & technology expertise exchange – report

Among other things, the MoU will lead the scope of cooperation to include exchange programs of scientists and researchers, partnerships between research institutions as well as…

Temasek’s Temus appoints Ng Lai Yee as new Chief Executive Officer

Temus, a digital transformation services firm established by Temasek and UST, has welcomed Ng Lai Yee as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) starting July 1, 2024.

IFC partners Li & Fung and LFX to support SME growth and digitalization in Asia’s supply chains

International Finance Corporation (IFC) has partnered with Hong Kong-based supply-chain services provider in the apparel and general merchandise industry Li & Fung and its…

Singapore and Cambodia initiate Financial Transparency Corridor initiative

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) have on Tuesday announced the start of the Financial Transparency Corridor (FTC) initiative…

TM, Singtel’s Nxera team up to develop next-generation data centers in Malaysia

Malaysian telecommunications firm Telekom Malaysia (TM) is partnering Nxera, the regional data center arm of Singapore-based Singtel’s Digital InfraCo unit, in a joint venture to…

Gentari partners Zurich Malaysia to drive green mobility and renewable energy adoption

Malaysian clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd has teamed up with insurance and takaful operator Zurich Malaysia to drive green mobility and renewable energy adoption…

Accion Digital Transformation Fund invests $17.5M in Indonesian microfinance technology company Amartha

Global nonprofit Accion has on Tuesday announced a $17.5 million equity investment from the Accion Digital Transformation Fund in Indonesian microfinance technology company,…

ORIGIN: Asia Tech Conference: Southeast Asia – The Bright Spot For VC Investing Amidst Global Uncertainties?

“Southeast Asia: The Bright Spot For VC Investing Amidst Global Uncertainties?” was a panel that featured Thomas G. Tsao of Gobi Partners, Roderick Purwana of East Ventures and…

Soul Ventures announces strategic expansion into Japan with new office

Soul Ventures, a global venture capital firm, has on Tuesday announced a significant milestone with the establishment of Soul Ventures Japan, marking the firm’s expansion into the…