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Green SM launches electric motorbike service in Indonesia

Green SM has launched its electric motorbike service in Jakarta, expanding its all-electric transportation ecosystem in Indonesia to include two-wheeled mobility alongside electric taxis.

ResponsAbility commits up to $25M to back Verdant Energy’s renewable energy growth across Thailand

Switzerland-based investment firm responsAbility will provide up to $25 million in non-recourse project financing, on behalf of its investors, to support the expansion of Verdant Energy’s solar portfolio in Thailand.

Grab Holdings’ Atome deal to fuel fintech expansion – S&P

Grab Holdings Ltd.'s proposed acquisition of Atome Financial Singapore Pte. Ltd. will likely accelerate its growth in financial services, S&P Global Ratings said on Thursday.

Singapore says AI safeguards must keep pace with technology

Singapore will continue to strengthen safeguards for artificial intelligence (AI) as the technology becomes more capable, with Communications and Information Minister Josephine Teo saying safety measures must develop alongside adoption.

JTC and Kajima launch Singapore’s first autonomous heavy construction equipment pilot to ease manpower constraints, improve worksite safety

JTC Corporation, Singapore’s industrial land and infrastructure agency, and Kajima Corporation, Japan’s construction company, have launched the first pilot project to explore the use of autonomous heavy construction equipment in Singapore.

Maybank sees electric vehicles adoption continues to accelerate in Indonesia

Maybank Investment Bank said on Thursday that growing electric vehicles (EV) adoption should continue to support industry volumes into the second half of 2026.

Asian markets tighten scrutiny on AI demand as grid strain lifts thermal power’s upside – BMI

Asian markets have tightened scrutiny on artificial intelligence (AI) demand as grid strain lifts thermal power's upside, BMI Country Risk and Industry Research said on Thursday.

China’s AI build-out will first enrich a handful of cities – S&P

China’s push to develop artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to benefit regions best equipped to support AI infrastructure and related services, while other parts of the country may have to wait for wider economic spillovers, S&P Global Ratings said on Thursday.

Costa Rica joins Chile, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea as DEPA’s fifth party

Chile, New Zealand, Singapore and the Republic of Korea, Parties to the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), have welcomed Costa Rica as the DEPA’s fifth Party, and the second member to accede to the agreement.

Data center-led demand growth will drive substantial investments in Malaysia’s power sector – Moody’s

Rapid data center expansion in Malaysia (A3 stable) will drive an increase in electricity demand over the next ten years, requiring substantially higher investments across the power sector, Moody's Ratings said on Thursday.