Author: TechNode Global Staff
News,AI,Singapore,Digital Transformation
Singapore launches refreshed Industry Digital Plan to help marine and offshore energy companies leverage digital, AI solutions for growth
The Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) have on Tuesday launched a refreshed Marine & Offshore Energy Industry Digital Plan (M&OE IDP) to support over 1,000 companies in their digital transformation efforts.
May 21, 2026
PH’s BNPL firm Billease joins LenderLink’s Credit Intelligence Network
Billease, the Philippines' Buy Now Pay Later platform, has joined LenderLink’s Credit Intelligence Network, expanding real-time access to borrower data across the Philippines’ lending ecosystem.
May 21, 2026
Malaysia issues statutory demand to TikTok over failure to moderate offensive content targeting Royal Institution
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has on Thursday issued a Statutory Demand to TikTok following the platform’s failure to take sufficient and timely action in moderating offensive and defamatory content directed, as well as fake accounts against the Malaysian Royal Institution.
May 21, 2026
News,Malaysia,Blockchain / Crypto
SC issues revised guidelines on Recognized Markets for Digital Asset Exchange
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said Wednesday it has enhanced the Guidelines on Recognized Markets, marking a significant step in the evolution of the regulatory framework for Digital Asset Exchange (DAX).
May 21, 2026
News,Blockchain / Crypto,Singapore
MAS revokes major payment institution license of Bsquared Technology
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said Wednesday it has revoked the Major Payment Institution License of crypto liquidity provider Bsquared Technology Pte Ltd (BSQ) with effect from May 14 2026.
May 21, 2026
Singapore launches new coalition to mobilize demand, financing for carbon credits
Singapore has launched an industry-led, multi-sector initiative, the Action for a Resilient Climate (ARC) Coalition, to mobilize demand, financing for carbon credits.
May 20, 2026
Gobi-backed Malaysian IC firm SkyeChip jumps in IPO debut
Malaysia-based integrated circuit firm SkyeChip soared in its main market debut on Wednesday after the firm raised MYR 352 million ($88.62 million) from the initial public offering (IPO).
May 20, 2026
TDK to acquire Malaysia’s lithium-ion rechargeable batteries firm Linergy Power at $240M
Japanese electronics firm TDK will acquire 100 percent of the ordinary shares of Malaysia's lithium-ion rechargeable batteries firm Linergy Power Sdn Bhd at $240 million.
May 20, 2026
Temasek-backed GenZero acquires AIIB stake in Seraya Partners Fund I
GenZero, a Temasek-owned investment platform focused on accelerating global decarbonization, announced Wednesday a secondary purchase of a fund interest in Seraya Partners Fund I from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a multilateral development bank focused on financing sustainable infrastructure to drive inclusive growth.
May 20, 2026
Southeast Asia’s quick commerce reaches $7.3B in 2025 – Momentum Works
Southeast Asia's quick commerce gross merchandise value (GMV) reached $7.3 billion in 2025, equivalent to 4.6 percent of the region's ecommerce GMV but still less than 1 percent of total retail, Momentum Works said Wednesday.
May 20, 2026













