TechNode Global Staff
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Malaysia’s StashAway launches Shariah Global Portfolios
StashAway, a Malaysia-based digital wealth management platform, has announced the release of its Shariah global portfolios.
Earth VC-backed Aalo Atomics closes $100M Series B financing round led by Valor Equity Partners
Aalo Atomics, a next-generation nuclear energy company, has closed a $100 million Series B financing round led by Valor Equity Partners.
iFAST Pay Malaysia expands into regulated payment services
IFAST Corporation Ltd. announced last Friday that its Malaysia-incorporated subsidiary, iFAST Pay Malaysia Sdn Bhd, has received approval-in-principle from Bank Negara Malaysia to operate as an Electronic Money (E-Money) Issuer and to hold a Money Services Business (MSB) Class A license.
