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Touch ‘n Go eWallet establishes one-stop insurance hub GOprotect

Touch ‘n Go Group, via TNG Digital Sdn Bhd (TNG Digital), owner and operator of Touch ‘n Go eWallet, has now established GOprotect, a platform where its users can purchase various types of insurance offerings conveniently through the eWallet app.

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The future of AI-assisted development: A deep dive into GitHub Copilot X and GPT-4 with GitHub’s Shuyin Zhao [Q&A]

As Copilot X becomes a more integrated AI assistant throughout the development lifecycle, developers can expect to see improvements in code generation, logical reasoning, and better summations of documentation

Malaysia’s VCI Global up 6.25 percent on first trading day

VCI Global Limited, a Malaysia-based multi-disciplinary consulting group, has announced that its ordinary shares have commenced trading on the Nasdaq capital market on Thursday under the ticker symbol "VCIG".

Singapore’s Thunes secures new license in France; launches global payout solutions across EU

Thunes, a global cross-border payments company based in Singapore, has been granted a new payments institution license by the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) in France.

NODWIN Gaming’s Singapore subsidiary acquires 51 percent stake in live media company Branded

The Singapore subsidiary of NODWIN Gaming — the esports and gaming arm of Nazara Technologies Limited — has acquired a 51 percent stake in the Singapore-based full-service live media company, Branded.

Hong Kong’s Hashkey expands digital asset services with OTC upgrade and HashKey Wealth launch

HashKey Group, a digital asset financial services provider based in Hong Kong, has on Friday announced the upgrade of its Over-the-Counter (OTC) trading business, as well as the launch of a new wealth management business line, HashKey Wealth.

Analyst sees Malaysia emerging as data center in Asia

Analyst said Thursday it sees Malaysia as an emerging data center hub in Asia, with supportive pro-business policies to attract and retain data center investors.

Lotus Cars aims to re-establish brand in Malaysia – report

All-new fully electric Lotus Eletre was aunched on Thursday (Apr 13) in the Malaysian market and for the first time in Asia.

Japan’s SmartRyde raises $3.38M in Series A+ funding round

SmartRyde, the operator of a pre-booked airport transfer marketplace, has raised approximately JPY 450 million ($3.38 million) in a series A+ funding round. The fund was raised through the third-party allocation of shares led by NVC No.1 Limited Liability Partnership, a fund jointly managed by NVenture Capital Limited and NEC Capital Solutions Limited).

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How the integration of technology and innovation is revolutionizing the logistics industry

Having reliable logistics solutions on board will allow the industry to navigate and formulate an efficient and effective logistical strategy for their business as well as product deliveries.