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UK’s Universal Quantum raises $100M, with EDBI backing a Singapore R&D hub

Universal Quantum, a British quantum-computing company, has raised more than $100 million in a Series A round backed by Singapore's sovereign investor EDBI.

Singapore’s telco StarHub to acquire MyRepublic Mobile

Singapore-based telecommunications StarHub will acquire MyRepublic’s mobile business in Singapore, in order to boost its multi-brand mobile strategy.

Malaysia’s digital ministry to provide Coursera courses to 100,000 learners in AI boost

Malaysia's Ministry of Digital, via MyDIGITAL Corporation, will provide Coursera courses for 100,000 Malaysians, in order to advance the country's AI Nation 2030 initiative.

89% of Singapore tourists plan more travel in 2027: Skyscanner

As many as 89 percent of Singapore travelers plan to travel as more or even more in 2027, travel app Skyscanner said in a statement on Thursday.

Malaysia’s insurer Tune Protect expands embedded travel protection to Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand

Malaysia's Tune Protect, through its reinsurance arm Tune Protect Re, will offer embedded travel insurance solutions across Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

One-third of chip firms plan Asia-Pacific expansion amid AI boom: FedEx

A third of semiconductor companies plan to expand manufacturing into Asia-Pacific markets over the next three years as the AI boom drives chip demand, according to global courier FedEx.

TNGlobal Tracker: Hong Kong Monthly Funding Snapshot September 2026

The Hong Kong Monthly Funding Tracker for September 2026 recorded a strong rebound in total capital deployment, reaching $394.84 million across 8 rounds

TNGlobal Tracker: Southeast Asia (SEA) Monthly Funding Snapshot September 2026

The SEA Monthly Funding Tracker for September 2026 recorded a sharp pullback in total capital deployment, reaching $82.7 million across 13 rounds.

Climate Impact Innovations Challenge awards $800,000 to 3 to programs in Indonesia

Climate Impact Innovations Challenge (CIIC) 2026, Indonesia’s largest climate tech competition, has concluded and awarded Rp15 billion ($840,000) to three participants to pilot their innovations in Indonesia.

Mobility app Setel introduces Malaysia’s first multilingual voice fueling experience

Malaysia's mobility app Setel has introduced Voice Fuelling, an AI-powered experience that lets users activate their fuel pump using voice commands.