TechNode Global Staff
DBS expands blockchain capabilities by tokenizing and distributing structured notes
Singapore-based lender DBS announced Thursday it will tokenize structured notes on the Ethereum public blockchain and offer it to eligible investors on third-party digital investment platforms and digital exchanges.
August 22, 2025
News,Electric Vehicles & Mobility,Malaysia
Grab Malaysia urges balanced, flexible rules in upcoming Gig Workers Bill
Grab Malaysia has called for a balanced, flexible rules in upcoming Gig Workers Bill in Malaysia.
August 22, 2025
Singapore’s X0PA AI establishes Dubai regional headquarters to expand AI-native recruitment platform to Middle East
X0PA AI, a Singapore-headquartered artificial intelligence (AI) recruitment platform, has established Dubai as its regional headquarters for Middle East operations, the company announced Wednesday.
August 22, 2025
News,AI,Malaysia,China,Digital Transformation
ZTE, Multimedia University team up to advance Malaysia’s ICT talent in 5G, AI, digital transformation
Chinese technology company ZTE Corporation announced Thursday the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Multimedia University (MMU) to collaborate on talent development initiatives in the fields of 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation.
August 21, 2025
PayNet and Ant International deepen collaboration to enable international QR payments for Malaysians
Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet), Malaysia’s national payments network, and Ant International, a Chinese global digital payment, digitization and financial technology provider, have expanded their partnership with a new memorandum of understanding (MoU).
August 21, 2025
GCash expands global payments with Alipay+, Mastercard
Philippine fintech player GCash has launched a new payment innovation, introducing a next-generation contactless solution that offers convenience, security, and global reach with partnership with Alipay+, Mastercard.
August 21, 2025
News,Asia,Singapore,FinTech,Electric Vehicles & Mobility
Carro partners SY Holdings to expand tech-driven financing solutions
Carro, the Singapore-based online used car platform, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with fintech platform SY Holdings, entering a strategic partnership that will support Carro’s expansion plans through tech-enabled financing solutions.
August 21, 2025
Tracxn: Vietnam’s tech startup ecosystem hits $3.2B in funding with six unicorns
Vietnam’s technology startup ecosystem has crossed a major milestone, with over 5,500 startups, of which more than 4,100 remain active, and a funding inflow of $3.2 billion, Tracxn said Wednesday.
August 20, 2025
Zoom: despite strong preference for AI, 92 percent of Singapore AI natives still want the option of human support in customer interactions
Despite strong preference for artificial intelligence (AI), 92 percent of Singapore AI natives still want the option of human support in customer interactions, a new study commissioned by Zoom revealed Wednesday.
August 20, 2025
Foxconn Technology invests $30M in Robocore to expand into medical, elderly care robotics market
Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd (FTC) has invested $30 million in Robocore Technology Limited to expand into medical, elderly care robotics market.
August 20, 2025