TNGlobal Staff

Malaysia unveils digital action plan to advance AI ambitions

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has on Monday launched the Malaysia Digital Action Plan 2030 (MD2030), a blueprint to drive the country's transition towards becoming an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered nation by 2030.

MAS invites applications for 2026 Global FinTech Hackcelerator and FinTech Excellence Awards

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced Monday a call for applications and nominations for the 2026 Global FinTech Hackcelerator and the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) FinTech Excellence Awards.

Maybank turns positive on Malaysia’s technology sector on global AI, data-center spending

Maybank Investment Bank has turned positive on the Malaysian technology sector amid improvement in the earnings outlook and rising exposure across the space to global AI and data-center (DC)spending.

Sea’s AI assistant Migoo could create long-term optionality, says Maybank

Singapore tech group Sea Ltd’s potential artificial intelligence (AI) assistant “Migoo” could evolve into a daily-use personal AI layer that strengthens user engagement and creates long-term optionality for its e-commerce and digital finance ecosystem, Maybank Investment Bank said.

MAS, ABS chart instant payments enhancements with PayNow Generation 2 study

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) announced Thursday they will be exploring four areas of enhancements to Singapore's national instant payments infrastructure as part of a PayNow Generation 2 (PayNow Gen2) study.

Swedfund invests $15M in Navegar Fund III to boost companies financing in the Philippines

Swedfund announced Thursday that it has committed $15 million to Navegar Fund III, a private equity fund focusing on mid-sized companies in the Philippines.

Lion invests $12M in Indonesian stablecoin and digital financial infrastructure firm Nusantara Bumi Sangkara

Lion Group Holding Ltd., an operator of an all-in-one trading platform and digital asset treasury holder, has announced an investment of $12 million in PT Nusantara Bumi Sangkara, an Indonesia-based technology company focused on digital financial solutions, including the issuance of the Indonesian Rupiah-pegged stablecoin NIDR.

Playground Global, Matter Venture Partners join $117M NUS VC Program to tap Singapore’s deep tech ecosystem

US-based venture capital (VC) firms, Playground Global and Matter Venture Partners, have partnered with NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial heart of the National University of Singapore (NUS), to join its $117 million NUS VC Program.

Singapore establishes Future of Finance Institute to scale financial innovation

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced Thursday that a Future of Finance Institute (FFI) will be established to accelerate the adoption of new financial technologies and catalyze innovation in the financial sector.

Ninja Van Malaysia partners Zebra Technologies to accelerate warehouse operations

Logistics provider Ninja Van Malaysia has teamed up with American multinational technology firm Zebra Technologies Corporation to accelerate warehouse operations and fulfillment speed.