TechNode Global Staff

FPT, Hitexis team up to accelerate digital transformation across Europe

Vietnam-based technology and information technology (IT) services provider FPT and European-based technology consulting firm HITEXIS announced Tuesday a strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption for enterprises across the Baltic States and Europe.

Vietnam’s Sun Group partners with Visa to integrate digital payment into tourism platform

Visa, a global digital payments firm, is collaborating with Sun Group, a Vietnam-based real estate firm, to integrate digital payment into tourism platform.

Lendela appoints new Singapore Country Manager and Head of Marketing

Lendela, the Singapore-based loan matching platform, announced Tuesday two senior leadership appointments in Singapore: James Lam as Country Manager and Imran Johri as Head of Marketing.

US’s ride hailing firm inDrive secures approval to continue operating in Malaysia

The United States-based mobility platform inDrive has announced the successful completion of the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD)’s three-month licensing review, confirming its continued approval to operate in Malaysia.

CIMB sets path for tokenized sukuk issuances to deepen digital capital markets agenda

Malaysia-based lender CIMB Group Holdings Berhad has announced its commitment to develop tokenized financial services spanning tokenized assets, tokenized settlement and next-generation payment rails, supporting Malaysia’s national agenda to broaden adoption of tokenization across the financial ecosystem.

Malaysia’s technology up-cycle remains intact in the first quarter of next year – Kenanga

Kenanga Research has foreseen Malaysia's technology up-cycle to remain intact in the first quarter of next year, supported by a still expanding global semiconductor up-cycle and a resilient front-end capex outlook, which should continue to favor Malaysia’s front-end beneficiaries.

BLIFE Protocol merges with Portal and operates as Portal, supported by Animoca Brands and G-20

BLIFE Protocol (BLIFE), a decentralized protocol on the Bitcoin blockchain focused on integrating Web3 applications and cultural experiences, announced Monday it has merged with Portal, an interoperability and liquidity infrastructure for Web3 gaming centered on the utility token PORTAL. The combined business will operate under the Portal brand.

WSOL partners FPT to expand digital footprint in Thailand

FPT, a Vietnam-based technology and information technology (IT) services provider, through its Thailand subsidiary, has signed a strategic memorandum of agreement (MOA) with WSOL Public Company Limited (WSOL) to enhance digital technology capabilities and unlock new technology opportunities across Thailand.

Catcha increases stake in Headline Media to 80 percent

Malaysia-based Catcha Digital Berhad announced Monday that its wholly-owned subsidiary iMedia Asia Sdn Bhd (iMedia) has completed the exercise of a call option to acquire an additional 50 percent equity interest in Headline Media Sdn Bhd.

FPT expands AI footprint with $23.27M AI Research Center in Vietnam

Vietnam-based technology firm FPT Corporation has officially broken ground on its Artificial Intelligence Research Center in Gia Lai Province, Central Vietnam, marking a key milestone in the corporation’s long-term strategy to strengthen artificial intelligence (AI) research, technology infrastructure, and AI-augmented workforce development.