Malaysia reduces renewable energy access charges by up to 40 percent

Malaysia has reduced the corporate and community renewable energy access charges by up to 40 percent.

J&T Express’s profit surges 147.1 percent on year in first half

J&T Global Express Limited, an Indonesia-based logistics service provider, said its adjusted net profit surged 147.1 percent year on year to $156 million in the first half,…

Danantara partners China’s GEM for $1.4B HPAL nickel facility in Indonesia

Indonesian state-owned fund Danantara has partnered with GEM, the China-based green metallurgy and circular economy solutions firm, to develop a $1.42 billion high-pressure acid…

CIP partners Petrovietnam to develop Vietnam’s first offshore wind project

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Growth Market Fund II, and Vietnam National Industry – Energy Group (Petrovietnam) have signed a Joint Development Agreement…

Malaysia’s AirAsia MOVE achieves lower revenue in second quarter

AirAsia MOVE, the digital arm of Malaysia-based Capital A, saw its revenue for the second quarter of 2025 declined by 16 percent year on year.

Singapore’s Bluente raises $1.5M in financing round led by Informed Ventures

Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) translation platform Bluente has successfully raised a $1.5 million seed plus financing round led by Informed Ventures.

Singapore’s Origgin Ventures launches $30M fund and Japan hub in Fukuoka

Origgin Ventures, a venture co-creation firm from Singapore, has announced the official launch of its $30 million Origgin Ventures Japan (Origgin Japan) in Fukuoka.

Singapore’s ZUZU Hospitality secures $5.9M in Series B-Extension round

ZUZU Hospitality, the Singapore-based revenue management and distribution platform for independent hotels, announced Thursday that it has raised $5.9 million in a Series…

Singapore’s Temasek restructures to focus on key investments

Singapore's state-owned investor Temasek is sharpening its focus on its key portfolio segments, as it positions the firm for the new global environment.

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From sidekick to force multiplier: AI’s future depends on trust

History is filled with symbiotic relationships—mentors and protégés, educators and students, superheroes and sidekicks. AI should follow the same model: not as a replacement, but…