TechNode Global Staff

Vietnam’s AI Hay secures $10M in Series A funding round led by Argor Capital

AI Hay, a Vietnam-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered knowledge discovery platform, announced Wednesday the successful close of its $10 million Series A funding round, led by Argor Capital, a Southeast Asia-focused venture capital.

Alibaba Cloud announces new data centers in Malaysia, the Philippines

To meet the growing demand for cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services across Southeast Asia, Alibaba Cloud has announced the launch of its third data center in Malaysia on July 1, 2025.

Philippine proptech firm Lhoopa eyes regional expansion following 2.5x growth in home sales

The Philippines-based proptech company Lhoopa is eyeing regional expansion following its 2.5 times growth in homes sold in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year.

Malaysia’s Gamuda partners landowners to co-develop RE projects in Central Tasmania

Malaysia-based engineering, property and infrastructure firm Gamuda said its wholly owned Australian subsidiary Gamuda Holdings Pty Ltd has signed a landmark agreement with local Tasmanian landowners to co-develop a portfolio of large-scale renewable energy (RE) projects in Central Tasmania.

Singapore’s Amber International announces $25.5M private placement to accelerate institutional crypto expansion

Amber International Holding Limited, a Singapore-based provider of institutional crypto financial services & solutions and operating under the brand name "Amber Premium", has announced $25.5 million of private placement to accelerate institutional crypto expansion.

Norwegian online game learning platform Kahoot! launches APAC hub in Singapore

Kahoot!, the Norwegian learning and engagement platform, announced Monday the launch of its Singapore office as its Asia Pacific (APAC) hub to support and accelerate its rapid growth across the region.

Malaysia’s Penang launches flagship Silicon Research & Incubation Space to power local IC design breakthroughs

Malaysia's northern state Penang has launched a flagship Silicon Research & Incubation Space to power local integrated circuit (IC) design breakthroughs.

Shin Kong Vietnam and PVI partner for digital insurance growth

Taiwan-based insurance firm Shin Kong Vietnam and Vietnam-based PVI Insurance have on Tuesday held a formal opening ceremony, marking the beginning of their strategic cooperation and the official launch of a new compulsory third party liability (CTPL) insurance platform.

Singapore launches the National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Center for Gallium Nitride

Singapore has launched the National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Center for Gallium Nitride (NSTIC [GaN]) to lead the country in next-generation semiconductor innovation.

Malaysia’s Maxis drives green initiatives with solar expansion and emissions efficiency

Malaysian telco Maxis has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and a greener future by showcased its progress in emissions reduction, and its initiatives to expand adoption of renewable energy across Malaysia.