China’s BYD increases investment in Vietnam’s northern province to $480M

BYD Electronics (Vietnam), under Chinese giant BYD, was granted a certificate to increase its investment in Vietnam's northern province of Phu Tho to $479.8 million.

Neptune Robotics invests $12M in new Singapore factory to boost autonomous ship hull cleanings

Neptune Robotics, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered robotic hull cleaning services firm, has announced a major manufacturing and research and development…

Solar and EV dominate Southeast Asia’s $1.8B energy transition funding

Southeast Asia’s energy transition is being shaped by a strong tilt towards solar power and electric vehicles (EVs), which together captured nearly 90 percent of the region’s…

Startups in Vietnam could choose to merge into conglomerates, says Web3X founder

The optimal development path for startups in Vietnam at the moment is to join conglomerates, such as via merger & acquisition (M&A) deals, instead of striving for initial…

MASkargo, Teleport team up to boost regional air cargo links in Southeast Asia

MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd, the cargo arm of Malaysia Aviation Group, has partnered with Teleport, the logistics unit of Capital A Berhad, in a move aimed at expanding regional air cargo…

Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast expands e-scooter distribution network in Philippines with 14 partners

Electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, under the ecosystem of Vietnam's conglomerate Vingroup, has signed memoranda of understanding with 14 e-scooter distributors in the…

OKG Ventures invests $38M in Vietnam’s crypto trading platform CAEX

OKG Ventures Limited, associated with OKG Technology and OKX Ventures, has contributed VND1,000 billion ($37.9 million) in the charter capital of Vietnam Prosperity Crypto Asset…

Securities Commission Malaysia explores cross border opportunities with China

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has recently undertook a visit to China, to further the ambitions of the new Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 (CMP) with regards to…

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Reclaiming technology for humanity

Our future depends on a pivotal choice: Will technology be harnessed for the plenitude of our provenance or weaponized for the self-serving needs of a few elites? 

Singapore Gulf Bank launches Stablecoin service for instant cross-border transactions

Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) has launched a stablecoin minting and redemption service, allowing corporate and high-net-worth clients to convert between fiat currency and stablecoins…

Singapore-based Earth VC backs Sygaldry in $139M funding for quantum-AI infrastructure

Vietnam-based Earth Venture Capital, a climate tech venture capital firm focusing on decarbonization, has announced its participation in Sygaldry Technologies’ $139 million…

Gulf Edge and Kore.ai partner on AI solutions in Thailand

Gulf Edge Co., the digital infrastructure arm of Thailand’s energy and infrastructure conglomerate Gulf Development Public Company Limited, and global artificial intelligence (AI)…

Tencent Cloud launches 2026 AI game development Hackathon at University of Hong Kong

Tencent Cloud, a leading cloud company, has launched its 2026 “AI CAN DO IT” Game Development Hackathon during the “Tencent AI Campus Tour” event held at the University of Hong…

Business leaders, investors look to AI amid volatility – HSBC Survey

Artificial intelligence (AI) and technology are now among the leading drivers influencing international expansion and capital deployment strategies, HSBC recent survey showed.

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