PFN, Mitsubishi and IIJ team up for AI cloud computing

Preferred Networks (PFN), Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) and Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) have on Monday announced that the three companies will establish their joint venture…

Malaysia’s VentureTECH drives renewable energy innovation with investment in MTC Orec

VentureTECH Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia-based impact investment company, has on Monday announced a strategic investment in MTC Orec Sdn. Bhd. (MTC Orec), a bumiputera company in…

Malaysia ends 2024 as Southeast Asia’s top data center hub with $23B investments

Malaysia has ended 2024 as Southeast Asia’s top data center hub with $23 billion investments, solidifying its position as Southeast Asia’s leading digital hub, Knight Frank said…

Yondr raises $900M from IFC and global lenders for data center in Malaysia

Global data-center operator Yondr Group has raised over $900 million from International Finance Corporation (IFC) and a consortium of six international financial institutions to…

XTransfer partners OCBC for global multi-currency accounts

XTransfer, the China-based business to business (B2B) cross-border trade payment platform, and OCBC, the Singapore-based financial services group, have jointly announced the…

Analysts foresee increased localization investment in Malaysia’s EV sector next year

Analysts have foreseen electric vehicle (EV) transition pace to pick up in Malaysia next year, underpinned by government policies and incentives.

Toyoda Gosei acquires stake in EV Motors Japan

Japan-based automotive components manufacturer Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. has acquired a stake in EV Motors Japan Co., Ltd. (EVM-J), a startup engaged in the development and sales of…

[Discover Vietnam Tech] Top co-working spaces: a guide for digital nomads and entrepreneurs

Vietnam has become a hub for digital nomads and entrepreneurs, thanks to its vibrant culture and affordable living. Here are some of the top co-working spaces in the country that…

Travel Alliance partners Grab, Trip.com for cross-border telco rewards program

The Travel Alliance, comprising Singtel, AIS, Globe, HKT, Optus, Taiwan Mobile and Telkomsel, has on Friday announced strategic partnerships with ride-hailing, delivery, and…

Catcha Digital acquires 60 percent stake in Drive 2 Digital for $3.59 million

Malaysian digital media firm Catcha Digital Berhad has on Friday announced that it has acquired a 60 percent interest in Drive 2 Digital Sdn Bhd (D2D) for a cash consideration of…

Singapore’s Crypto.com renews partnership with Formula 1 to 2030

Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange company Crypto.com has on Thursday announced that it is extending its relationship with Formula 1® to 2030.

Mober, BDO sign commercial EV fleet financing in the Philippines to boost green logistics

Mober, the Philippines-based green logistics firm, has partnered with Philippine bank BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) to finance the acquisition of 60 new electric vehicle (EV) trucks.

Singapore’s bolttech raises over $100M in Series C funding round funding led by Dragon Fund

Bolttech, the Singapore-based insurtech, has raises over $100 million in Series C funding round funding led by Dragon Fund by Liquidity and MUFG.

Malaysia launches ASEAN Startup Initiative

As Malaysia prepares to assume the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025, this initiative aligns perfectly with our vision to position ASEAN as a global hub for innovation and…