IFC provides up to $350M financing to Indonesia’s broadband player Linknet
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group focused on the private sector, is providing a financing package of up to a $350 million in Indonesian…
Dutch semiconductor giant Besi plans €10M to further build production facility in Vietnam
The Netherlands' BE Semiconductor Industries N.V (Besi), a leading global supplier of semiconductor assembly equipment, plans to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia with a new…
Thailand launches RISE fund to strengthen national research and innovation
Thailand has introduced a new phase in its national research and innovation strategy with the launch of the Thailand RISE Fund, a rebranded national funding initiative aimed at…
Singapore’s Singtel partners Silicon Valley AI firm Sierra to deploy customer service agents
Singtel and conversational AI company Sierra will jointly enhance Singtel’s customer engagement capabilities using artificial intelligence, the company said in a press release on…
Malaysia steps up push into IC design, advanced packaging and other high-value technologies
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti), through Mimos Bhd, is sharpening its focus on integrated circuit (IC) design, advanced packaging and other high-value…
Maybank reduces Sea’s FY26-27 adjusted EBITDA estimates by 8 to 10 percent on lower margin assumptions
Maybank Investment Bank has reduced Singapore-based tech giant Sea's FY26-27 adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) estimates by 8…
The new rules of enterprise data management in a hybrid cloud world
The hybrid cloud has changed everything about how enterprises manage data. Centralized control has given way to distributed intelligence. Manual workflows have been replaced by…
Fasanara and IFC launch new strategy to expand access to finance for MSMEs in emerging markets
Global fintech firm Fasanara Capital and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, have announced plans to create a pioneering lending…
Vietnam’s VinEnergo adds 10 GW renewable portfolio in Denmark, Sweden, Philippines
VinEnergo, the energy arm of Vietnam's top conglomerate Vingroup, has secured development agreements for a 10 gigawatt (GW) overseas renewable energy portfolio spanning Denmark,…
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison sets up Security Command Center in Indonesia with Cisco
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat), has officially launched its Security Command Center (SCC) in Jakarta, marking a significant leap forward for Indonesia’s digital resilience as…
Sea’s revenue rises 36.4 percent year on year in 2025
Singapore-based tech giant Sea saw its revenue jump 36.4 percent year on year to $22.9 billion in 2025, with gross profit growing 42.2 percent year-on-year to $10.2 billion.
How to create content that keeps readers engaged
Creating content that keeps readers engaged requires a mix of psychology, storytelling, smart formatting, and consistency. By focusing on what your audience truly values, you can…
Malaysia’s Carsome delivers $23M EBITDA in FY2025, 16% gross profit growth
CARSOME Group Inc. reported FY2025 EBITDA of $23 million, more than doubling year-on-year, reflecting continued margin expansion and cost discipline across its core markets.
From chatbots to sales AI agents: The evolution of AI in e-commerce
E-commerce is entering a new era where AI does far more than answer questions. The shift from chatbots to Sales AI Agents is not about replacing old tools. It is about meeting…
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