Author: Yimie Yong
Ant International: Trusted FinAI is a key growth engine for agentic commerce
Behind the scenes, the technology infrastructure landscape is also rapidly shifting. Digital wallets are gaining share across online and offline transactions. Card tokenisation is scaling. Open banking is expanding. Could payment technologies – as the common layer underpinning all commerce – provide a growth catalyst for businesses to evolve and succeed in…
March 20, 2026
Gobi-backed CompAsia targets $101M-$126M Main Market IPO in 1H 2027 – report
Lim said the funds raised from the IPO would mainly be utilised for working capital, to develop its device ownership plan and to strengthen its omnichannel presence to ensure a seamless experience between online and physical retail in Malaysia.
March 19, 2026
SEA,Features,Year in Review,FinTech,Malaysia
GXBank to focus on deepening existing capabilities, ensuring unit economics remain as robust as its growth [Q&A]
We talked to Kaushik Chowdhury, Chief Executive Officer of GXBank, to learn more about GXBank’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. He also shared his views on the outlook of the digital banking industry in Malaysia.
March 19, 2026
NVIDIA launches NemoClaw for OpenClaw community amid “raising lobster” craze in China
NVIDIA's launch of NemoClaw comes as the tech giant seeks to capitalize on—and provide a safety net for—a viral AI phenomenon in China known as "raising lobsters."
March 18, 2026
BEYOND Expo 2026 opens applications for Fund at First Pitch (FAFP), offering startups a fast track to global investors
Unlike traditional pitch events, FAFP challenges entrepreneurs to communicate the value of their startups within 60 to 180 seconds. During the session, founders take the stage to present their ventures, while investors provide immediate feedback and signal interest on the spot. The format removes lengthy presentations and extended meetings, creating a…
March 18, 2026
China,AI,Features,Asia,Robotics,Events
From viral robot performances to real-world AI: Why BEYOND Expo is a must-go event in 2026
As Asia’s largest tech and innovation ecosystem expo, BEYOND Expo positions itself at the intersection of innovation, commercialization, and cross-border collaboration. The viral robot performance seen during the Spring Festival Gala is one visible example of the physical dimension of AI. At the same time, rapid progress in software models,…
March 17, 2026
Malaysia’s unicorn Carsome raises over $30M in a strategic fundraising round
With the support from the HKIC, Carsome will drive initiatives across areas such as supply chain sourcing and technology collaboration, accelerating the application of data and artificial intelligence (AI) in the automotive sector, which further empowers Carsome for its regional expansion.
March 17, 2026
SEA,Investments,Features,Indonesia,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,Year in Review
Indonesia’s ACV Capital: SE Asia venture market has stabilised, but recovery remains uneven across countries & sectors [Q&A]
We talked to Helen Wong, Managing Partner at ACV Capital, to learn more about AVC Capital’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. She also shared her views on the outlook of tech ecosystem in Indonesia and Southeast Asia for 2026.
March 16, 2026
Singapore’s Grab provides immediate, interim relief for drivers as oil price surges
Beyond this initial one-time support, Tan said the company is in active discussions with governments, petrol companies, and EV partners to secure more sustainable, long-term ways to protect its "driver- and delivery-partners’ earnings."
March 12, 2026
SEA,Venture Building,Malaysia,Features
Digital Penang aims to aim to enhance founder readiness through structured programs, talent development initiatives & stronger corporate linkages [Q&A]
We talked to Ng Kwang Ming, Chief Executive Officer at Digital Penang, to learn more about the agency’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026.
March 10, 2026













