Author: TechNode Global Staff
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.
April 21, 2026
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.
April 21, 2026
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.
April 21, 2026
TNG Digital and KK Mart partner to offer digital salary payments for migrant workers
TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd, the operator of Malaysia’s digital financial services and lifestyle app, TNG eWallet, has partnered with KK Mart to digitize salary payments for their migrant workers nationwide.
April 20, 2026
Neptune Robotics invests $12M in new Singapore factory to boost autonomous ship hull cleanings
Neptune Robotics, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered robotic hull cleaning services firm, has announced a major manufacturing and research and development (R&D) expansion with $12 million investment in Singapore.
April 20, 2026
Solar and EV dominate Southeast Asia’s $1.8B energy transition funding
Southeast Asia’s energy transition is being shaped by a strong tilt towards solar power and electric vehicles (EVs), which together captured nearly 90 percent of the region’s funding, highlighting both momentum and structural gaps in the ecosystem, according to a report by Tracxn.
April 20, 2026
MASkargo, Teleport team up to boost regional air cargo links in Southeast Asia
MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd, the cargo arm of Malaysia Aviation Group, has partnered with Teleport, the logistics unit of Capital A Berhad, in a move aimed at expanding regional air cargo connectivity.
April 20, 2026
Securities Commission Malaysia explores cross border opportunities with China
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has recently undertook a visit to China, to further the ambitions of the new Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 (CMP) with regards to seeking more diverse investors and to create more opportunities for Malaysian investors.
April 20, 2026
Gulf Edge and Kore.ai partner on AI solutions in Thailand
Gulf Edge Co., the digital infrastructure arm of Thailand’s energy and infrastructure conglomerate Gulf Development Public Company Limited, and global artificial intelligence (AI) platform Kore.ai, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the development and adoption of AI-powered solutions tailored for the Thai market.
April 17, 2026
Business leaders, investors look to AI amid volatility – HSBC Survey
Artificial intelligence (AI) and technology are now among the leading drivers influencing international expansion and capital deployment strategies, HSBC recent survey showed.
April 17, 2026
PwC Singapore commits $3.1M for AI trade hub
April 23, 2026
PwC Singapore commits $3.1M for AI trade hub
April 23, 2026













