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.

Sovereign funds from China, Indonesia, Azerbaijan team up to launch $1B PE fund

China Investment Corporation (CIC), Indonesia Investment Authority (INA), and the State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) have jointly established the $1 billion…

Meta expands Instagram teen safety controls, adds stricter content limits in Malaysia

Instagram is expanding its Teen Accounts in Malaysia with stricter age-based content controls, introducing a 13+ content standard inspired by movie ratings as well as a new…

China tech self-sufficiency drive to boost semiconductor supply chain – S&P

China's acceleration of technology self-sufficiency goals under its latest five-year plan should see a flood of government support for domestic companies in this sector, and…

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