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Google announces digital infrastructure expansion, local jobs, water replenishment & clean energy initiatives with $15B Malaysia investment
Google on Wednesday unveiled its plan for responsible digital infrastructure development in Malaysia, including an investment of $15 billion over the next two years (2027 to 2028).
Vietnam climate tech funding falls 52% in 2025, with mid-sized gap and talent shortage
Recorded climate tech funding in Vietnam fell 52 percent in 2025 to $49.86 million across 33 transactions, from $104.20 million across 60 transactions in 2024, according to the "Vietnam Climate Tech Ecosystem Report 2026."
Singtel, DART launch cybersecurity training program to strengthen cyber defenses across Singapore’s enterprises
Singtel and cybersecurity training provider, DART, have on Wednesday launched the Advanced Persistent Threat Detection and Response Program, to strengthen cyber resilience across enterprises, including Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) Owners.
Solarvest strengthens leadership to drive expansion into integrated clean energy solutions
Malaysia-based Solarvest Holdings Bhd has appointed Joseph Wong Aik Peoy as Chief Executive Officer of engineering and operations, and James Lee Chung Min as chief Energy Transition Officer, as the group expands beyond renewable energy generation into energy storage, grid modernization and intelligent energy solutions.
Singapore to streamline IPO review process from January 2027
Singapore will streamline its initial public offering (IPO) approval process from Jan 4, 2027, with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) delegating prospectus review functions for Mainboard and Global Listing Board (GLB) listing applications to Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo).
Singapore’s Bridge Data Centers appoints new Co-Chief Executive Officer
Singapore-based Bridge Data Centers (BDC) announced Tuesday the appointment of Drew Chen as Co-Chief Executive Officer (Co-CEO), effective November 1, 2026.
Malaysia launches ASEAN startup digital centre at Cradle LIVE! Summit 2026
Malaysia’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), through Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd, opened the Cradle LIVE! Summit 2026 in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday (November 4).
Hong Kong startup funding slips to $94.1M in October 2026, down 77% from September
The Hong Kong Monthly Funding Tracker for October 2026 recorded a pullback in total capital deployment, reaching $94.09 million across 5 rounds.
Singapore’s Princeton Digital secures $1.3B for data hub in Johor
Princeton Digital Group (PDG), a data center operator based in Singapore, today announced that it has secured approximately $1.3 billion in green financing for its JH1 campus in Johor, Malaysia.
Southeast Asia startup funding surges to $3.68B in October 2026, up 1,665% from September
The SEA Monthly Funding Tracker for October 2026 recorded a surge in total capital deployment, reaching $3,682.7 million across 13 rounds.
