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…
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…
Airwallex gets approval to launch yield product in Singapore
Airwallex, a global fintech platform, announced Monday that its Singapore entity, Airwallex Capital (Singapore) Pte Ltd, has been granted a Capital Markets Services (CMS) license…
VinFast Indonesia to expand dealership network to 85 showrooms nationwide
VinFast, the Vietnamese Nasdaq-listed electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has officially signed agreements with 20 new dealership partners which will bring VinFast closer to its…
HaiNan SouthEast Asia AI Hardware Battle 2025 Concludes, Winners Announced!
All grand finalists were also crowned as “HNSE STARs” (Hainan Southeast Tech AI Rising Stars) to recognize their hard work and groundbreaking ideas.
61% of Singaporeans are burnt out, because our “hustle” culture is killing Singapore’s competitive advantage in innovation
Singapore’s competitive advantage lies in a workforce that is empowered, engaged, and unafraid to challenge the status quo. As leaders, we must create environments where people…
DGGF commits $170,000 funding to support Foxmont Philippine Ventures Fund III
Dutch Good Growth Fund – Financing local SMEs (DGGF) will commit a funding of $170,000 to support Foxmont Philippine Ventures Fund III, with $150,000 allocated to their Business…
The future of AI in Asia Pacific is local, contextual, and collaborative
As we move deeper into the AI age, the most exciting innovation is no longer happening in isolation - it’s happening in context. APAC’s diversity, challenges, and creativity make…
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