Gobi Partners invests in Malaysian deep tech startup NanoSkunkWorkX

Gobi Partners, a leading Asia-focused venture capital firm, has announced a strategic investment in NanoSkunkWorkX (nSWX), a Malaysian deep tech startup developing manufacturable…

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Before the breach: How protective DNS stops attacks before they start

As threats escalate and spur further cybersecurity legislation, organizations will need to demonstrate that they are actively preventing, detecting, and responding to threats.…

Standard Chartered partners Alibaba to accelerate AI use in financial services

Standard Chartered and Alibaba Group Holding Limited have entered into a strategic partnership, utilizing Alibaba Cloud’s AI technologies to accelerate the pace at which the…

Filipino online gambling players prefer safer regulation over prohibition: study

As online gambling continues to grow in the Philippines and remains at the center of national conversations, a recent study suggests that better regulations — not an outright ban—…

CapBay partners Olea to offer cross border financing for Malaysian exporters

Bay Group Holdings Sdn Bhd (CapBay), a homegrown Malaysian supply chain financing provider and peer-to-peer (P2P) financing company, has teamed up with Olea Global Pte. Ltd.…

Singapore launches new electronic deferred payment solutions to support transition to e-payments

The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) announced Monday the launch of two new payments solutions - electronic deferred payment (EDP) and EDP+ - to support the transition to…

How startups can drive ethical, trust-based growth in emotionally sensitive sectors like education

In an industry as emotionally charged as education, the power of trust cannot be overstated. Startups that embrace this approach will not only build strong brands but will also…

Vietnam launches national blockchain platform to accelerate digital data infrastructure by 2026

In a significant step toward building a secure, transparent, and scalable national digital ecosystem, Vietnam has officially announced the deployment of NDAChain, its national…

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Vietnam’s scaling challenge: Why the next tech boom needs strategic leaders, not just smart capital

Tech is rewriting Vietnam’s economic story — but founders need more than energy and funding to reach their full potential.

How AI is transforming rugged computing in APAC

Innovators have a unique opportunity to create niche AI-powered rugged products and services tailored to specific industries like logistics, defense, or energy. These solutions…