EQT raises record $15.6B Asia-Pacific private equity fund
Global investment firm EQT announced Tuesday the final close of BPEA Private Equity Fund IX, reaching its hard cap with $15.6 billion in total commitments, including $14.9 billion…
Salmon secures $100M financing to accelerate growth in the Philippines
Salmon Group, a technology financial company, announced Monday a $100 million financing round, marking a significant milestone in enhancing the company’s growth trajectory in the…
TNG Digital and KK Mart partner to offer digital salary payments for migrant workers
TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd, the operator of Malaysia’s digital financial services and lifestyle app, TNG eWallet, has partnered with KK Mart to digitize salary payments for their…
From lobsters to loans: How marketing turns myths into ‘reality’
Much of what people confidently believe today was engineered by marketing, repetition, or convenience rather than historical truth.
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…
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…
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