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Vietnam Private Capital Agency launches to drive $35B in private investments by 2035

Private capital industry leaders have on Wednesday launched Vietnam Private Capital Agency (VPCA) to drive $35 billion in private investments in Vietnam by 2035.

Asia Pacific family offices optimistic despite concerns over economic uncertainty, says a report

Asia Pacific family offices optimistic and planning for growth despite concerns over economic uncertainty, geopolitics, and succession, said a report on Tuesday.

Malaysia’s Sidec launches accelerator program to boost SMEs and startups ecosystem

The Malaysia-based Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) has announced the launching of the Twin Accelerator Program which comprises the seventh cohort Selangor Accelerator Program (SAP24) and the second cohort of Selangor E-Commerce Xccelerator (ECX24).

Sinar Mas, LG CNS form joint venture to provide digital solutions in Indonesia

Sinar Mas, a conglomerate that oversees various business sectors in Indonesia, and LG CNS, a leader in digital transformation from South Korea, have launched their business collaboration, LG Sinar Mas, a joint venture that provides cutting-edge information technology (IT) solutions and services across Indonesia.

Huawei initiates Technology-enabled Open Schools for All Phase II project in Brazil, Egypt, and Thailand

China-based information and communications technology (ICT) firm Huawei has on Wednesday announced the implementation stage of the Technology-enabled Open Schools for All Phase II project in Brazil, Egypt, and Thailand.

GoTo collaborates with Microsoft to boost engineering productivity with GitHub Copilot

GoTo Group, Indonesia’s leading digital ecosystem, has taken a significant step forward in enhancing productivity across its engineering teams by collaborating with Microsoft Indonesia to adopt GitHub Copilot, an artificial intelligence (AI) developer tool.

Indonesia’s Happy5 acquires Singapore’s SugarOKR to accelerate global expansion

In a strategic move to bolster its global presence, Indonesia-based enterprise performance management software startup Happy5 has announced it is acquiring Singapore-based startup SugarOKR for an undisclosed sum.

Malaysia’s Maybank invests in Funding Societies

Malaysian lender Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank) has announced a strategic investment in Funding Societies | Modalku (Funding Societies), an unified digital finance platform for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Southeast Asia.

Taiwan’s ELNA PCB opens $230M manufacturing plant in Penang

ELNA PCB(M) SDN. BHD., a Malaysian printed circuit board (PCBs) subsidiary of Global Brands Manufacture under the Taiwan-based Passive System Alliance (PSA) Group, has on Tuesday announced the opening of its second plant in Penang, Malaysia, with an investment exceeding MYR 1 billion ($230 million).

Singapore’s Genesis Alternative Ventures raises $125M for second venture debt fund

Singapore-based venture capital firm Genesis Alternative Ventures has raised total commitments of $125 million for its second Southeast Asia-focused venture debt fund.