Singapore sets up entity to administer, govern national payment scheme

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) have on Wednesday jointly announced the incorporation of Singapore Payments Network…

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Why predictability is the new currency—and North Star—for Singapore CEOs

By harnessing artificial intelligence, building robust data ecosystems, and shifting ROI conversations toward predictive insights, Singapore's CEOs can transform uncertainty into…

AWS launches Innovation Hub in Singapore to supercharge cloud and AI innovation in Asia Pacific

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, has on Thursday opened its first 8,000-square-foot AWS Innovation Hub in Asia Pacific (APAC), located at the AWS corporate office…

HNSE Asia AI Hardware Battle 2025 adds Japan retail showcase for Top 10 winners; GREEN FUNDING joins as strategic partner

With GREEN FUNDING now a strategic partner, HNSE AHB offers what we believe is an unparalleled launchpad: pitch in Hainan, secure investor backing, and debut in Japan’s most…

Malaysia’s regulator issues Product Governance Guidelines to promote responsible innovation and strengthen investor protection

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) introduced on Tuesday the Guidelines on Product Governance (PGG), aimed at strengthening investor protection as well as encouraging…

Malaysia’s First Move secures Jelawang Capital to back AI builders

First Move, a founder-led venture capital firm based in Malaysia, announced Tuesday its newest fund anchored by Jelawang Capital, the subsidiary under Malaysia’s sovereign wealth…

Malaysia’s 3cat raises Pre-Series A funding to scale omnichannel circular electronics platform

3cat, a Malaysian omnichannel platform for used electronics, has raised new funding in a Pre-Series A round to expand its retail network, build in-house repair operations, and…

Seedflex Indonesia officially registered as provider and aggregator for financial products and services

Singapore-based fintech firm Seedflex Technologies announced Wednesday that it is now officially registered with Indonesian financial services authority Otoritas Jasa Keuangan…

Brankas partners Gimasys to deliver open banking solution for Vietnam’s financial sector

In the context of Vietnam's digital economy making a strong breakthrough, Singapore's digital banking firm Brankas has officially announced a strategic partnership with Gimasys -…

PayNet, Alipay+, and Weixin Pay join forces to boost tourist spending across Malaysia

Malaysia's national payments network Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) has teamed up with top Asian payment platforms, Alipay+, and Weixin Pay (WeChat Pay), to drive…