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Penang Digital Economy Summit 2025 concludes with bold commitments to advance the digital economy of Penang into a tech & innovation hub

One of the summit’s cornerstones was the ceremonial unveiling of the Digital Economy Master Plan (DEMP) 2025–2030. This long-term strategic roadmap outlines Penang’s vision to become a digital-first state through collaborative efforts among state and federal government agencies, GLCs, technology leaders, and industry players. The DEMP focuses on driving…

Graas.ai raises $9M pre-Series B round to launch agent foundry for ecommerce automation

Graas.ai, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI)-native data and automation company for ecommerce, has raised over $9 million in a pre-Series B round led by Tin Men Capital, with participation from Incred Wealth, Orzon, and returning investors Integra Partners and Yuj Ventures.

Animoca Brands and affiliates make strategic investment in Cool Cats

Animoca Brands and its affiliates announced last Friday the completion of its strategic investment in Cool Cats Group, owner of the iconic Cool Cats NFT brand.

World Mobile and Protelindo enhance global connectivity with Stratospheric connection

World Mobile, a global aerostats and blockchain-driven telecommunications infrastructure firm, has joined forces with Protelindo, Indonesia’s largest digital infrastructure company, to launch a stratospheric connectivity platform, World Mobile Stratospheric.

MIDA and MUFG Bank partner to drive Malaysia’s innovation economy

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and global banking subsidiary MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Berhad announced last Thursday a ground-breaking partnership to accelerate high-value investments in Malaysia.

Singapore-based Nibertex closes $7M Series A funding round led by TNB Aura

Nibertex, a Singapore-based deep-tech manufacturing company specialising in per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-free waterproof and breathable textile membranes, announced last Friday the successful closure of its $7 million Series A funding round.

Animoca Brands jointly establishes Anchorpoint with strategic partners to apply for a stablecoin issuer license in Hong Kong

Animoca Brands announced last Friday that it has established a joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial Limited in Hong Kong, together with Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (SCBHK) and HKT, with the aim to build a business model focused on the issuance and advancement of licensed stablecoins.

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From side hustlers to startup founders, a new kind of personal branding is taking over

As AI becomes more embedded in how we communicate, the ability to craft a clear and intentional personal narrative will only grow more important. Generative tools can assist, but they cannot replace the deep work of self-definition.

Techsauce Global Summit 2025: charting the path for Thailand as Southeast Asia’s tech gateway

The event attracted over 18,000 attendees from 60 countries, reinforcing Techsauce's goal of establishing Thailand as the Tech Gateway of the Southeast Asian region.

J&C Pacific partners with PayNet to revolutionize FMCG promotions via AI WhatsApp platform

J&C Pacific Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based artificial intelligence (AI)-driven retail marketing solutions firm, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet), the national payments network and the operator of the MyDebit scheme, to modernize the way fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) campaigns are executed in…