Author: TechNode Global Staff

OCBC, Lion Global Investors, DigiFT launch Southeast Asia first on-chain tokenized physical gold fund

OCBC and its asset management arm, Lion Global Investors, together with digital asset exchange DigiFT, have launched the OCBC-LionGlobal Physical Gold Fund Token (GOLDX token) – Southeast Asia’s first tokenized physical gold fund available on a public blockchain.

Singapore launches Maritime Technology & Research Roadmap to advance maritime innovation, capabilities development

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) have on Tuesday launched the new edition of the Singapore Maritime Technology & Research Roadmap to advance maritime innovation, capabilities development.

Singapore Polytechnic signs six industry partnerships to advance maritime decarbonization, cybersecurity, talent development

Singapore Polytechnic (SP) has on Tuesday formalized six industry and academic partnerships to advance maritime decarbonization, cybersecurity, talent development.

Singapore’s maritime sector to accelerate AI adoption under new partnership

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) among maritime companies in Singapore to improve productivity and strengthen competitiveness.

YTL AI Labs launches ILMU Claw to tap growing agentic AI trend

YTL AI Labs has on Tuesday launched ILMU Claw, enabling Malaysian users, developers, and enterprises to build autonomous AI agents, hosted entirely on Malaysian infrastructure through the secure YTL AI Cloud.

Singapore launches OCEANS-X to advance maritime digital connectivity, support global trade flows

Singapore has launched OCEANS[1]-X, a new data and Application Programming Interface (API) exchange platform developed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

Sea establishes AI Center of Excellence in Singapore to drive AI innovation, capability building

Singapore-based technology firm Sea Limited announced Monday the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence (AI CoE) in the country, with support from Digital Industry Singapore (DISG), a joint office by Singapore Economic Development Board, Enterprise Singapore, and Infocomm Media Development Authority.

Singapore pushes first international benchmark for generative AI testing

Singapore has put forward a new international standard, ISO/IEC 42119-8, to standardize the testing methodology for Generative AI systems, aimed at strengthening the foundation for trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) testing.

EQT raises record $15.6B Asia-Pacific private equity fund

Global investment firm EQT announced Tuesday the final close of BPEA Private Equity Fund IX, reaching its hard cap with $15.6 billion in total commitments, including $14.9 billion in fee-generating assets under management.

Salmon secures $100M financing to accelerate growth in the Philippines

Salmon Group, a technology financial company, announced Monday a $100 million financing round, marking a significant milestone in enhancing the company’s growth trajectory in the Philippines.