TechNode Global Staff

ASEAN-BAC Malaysia and ACCA launch regional statement to strengthen sustainability reporting across ASEAN

The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and their partners in the ASEAN Sustainability Reporting Advocacy Collaborative (ASRAC) have on Wednesday unveiled a landmark regional policy statement that charts a unified path forward for sustainability reporting across Southeast Asia,…

Alibaba Cloud invests over $60M next year to accelerate AI innovation

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, announced Thursday it will invest over $60 million in the next fiscal year to empower its partner ecosystem and accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) innovation.

83 Malaysian tech companies ink MOUs in Indonesia, generating $107M digital exports

83 Malaysian tech firms ink 26 memorandum of understandings (MOUs) in Indonesia, generating over MYR 450 million ($107 million) in digital exports and boosting ASEAN artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity ties.

DTI partners P&G to transform startup innovations into solutions for large enterprises in the Philippines

Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines, part of the global manufacturer The Procter & Gamble Company, has partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and QBO Innovation, the Philippines' top startup support organization, to expand the vGROW Program to a broader network of startups across the country.

Cradle, NEXEA’s MYStartup Accelerator has supported over 50 startups to date

MYStartup Accelerator Cohort has to date supported over 50 startups and facilitated a total investment of just under MYR 5.5 million ($1.3 million) by NEXEA angel investors — playing a key role in advancing Malaysia’s position as a regional startup hub.

FPT partners Standard Chartered-backed audax Financial Technology for digital banking solutions, targeting $100M revenue

Vietnam-based information technology (IT) services provider FPT has formed a strategic alliance with audax Financial Technology (audax), a digital banking technology solutions provider backed by Standard Chartered.

Singapore’s Beam and Neuron to merge, solidifying APAC E-Scooter leadership

Singapore-based international e-scooter operators Beam Mobility and Neuron Mobility have signed a preliminary agreement as they work towards a merger that will solidify their micro mobility leadership in Asia Pacific.

Vietnam’s AI Hay secures $10M in Series A funding round led by Argor Capital

AI Hay, a Vietnam-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered knowledge discovery platform, announced Wednesday the successful close of its $10 million Series A funding round, led by Argor Capital, a Southeast Asia-focused venture capital.

Alibaba Cloud announces new data centers in Malaysia, the Philippines

To meet the growing demand for cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services across Southeast Asia, Alibaba Cloud has announced the launch of its third data center in Malaysia on July 1, 2025.

Philippine proptech firm Lhoopa eyes regional expansion following 2.5x growth in home sales

The Philippines-based proptech company Lhoopa is eyeing regional expansion following its 2.5 times growth in homes sold in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year.