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Digital Realty targets nearly $5.5B investment to strengthen Singapore as Asia Pacific AI hub
Digital Realty, the Us-based data center platform, announced Thursday it is targeting nearly S$7 billion ($5.49 billion) of total investment in Singapore, reinforcing the market's critical role as an artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure hub for Asia Pacific.
April 9, 2026
India,News,Electric Vehicles & Mobility,Vietnam
Vietnam’s conglomerate Vingroup to invest $6.5B in India’s Maharashtra state, including $1.5B in electric vehicles
Vietnam's top conglomerate Vingroup will invest $6.5 billion in India's state of Maharashtra, including $1.5 billion in electric mobility.
April 9, 2026
News,Digital Transformation,Indonesia
Indonesia will advance healthcare outcomes with value-based digital health – BMI
Indonesia's new digital health toolkit, developed by Indonesian health leaders in partnership with researchers at Australia’s Monash University, will support a shift to value-based digital health, BMI Country Risk and Industry Research said Wednesday.
April 9, 2026
News,Singapore,Venture Capital
Temasek-backed AI venture firm Xora Innovation pppoints Eric Rosenblum as General Partner
Xora Innovation, an early-stage AI and deep tech venture firm backed by Singaporean state-owned investment firm Temasek, has appointed Eric Rosenblum as General Partner.
April 9, 2026
Singapore-headquartered ESR secures $850M to grow logistics, data centers
ESR, an Asia-Pacific-focused real asset owner and manager, has secured $850 million in additional equity capital from existing shareholders, strengthening its balance sheet and supporting its expansion strategy.
April 9, 2026
Microsoft Singapore announces new collaboration to upskill women in tech and AI
Microsoft has on Thursday announced the ‘MPowerHer’ collaboration in Singapore alongside SG Women in Tech, Mums@Work, and Code; Without Barriers to empower more women to build practical artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills.
April 9, 2026
Singapore businesses see opportunity in sustainability but funding needs persist – HSBC
Singapore-based businesses are among the most advanced in the region in turning sustainability ambition into implementation, but the survey suggests funding needs are still an important constraint on further progress, according to HSBC’s Sustainability Pulse Survey.
April 9, 2026
CapBay and CGC launch first dual-facility guarantee scheme for MSME financing
Bay Smart Capital Ventures Sdn. Bhd. (CapBay), a Malaysian fintech company, together with CGC Digital Sdn. Bhd., a wholly-owned subsidiary and the digital arm of CGC Malaysia, have on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership to launch a new Digital Guarantee Scheme designed to provide robust capital support to unserved and underserved Micro, Small, and…
April 9, 2026
Foodpanda Malaysia appoints Kenneth Soh as new Managing Director
Foodpanda Malaysia has on Wednesday announced the appointment of Kenneth Soh as its new Managing Director.
April 9, 2026
Grab unveils 13 AI features to transform Superapp experience
Singapore-based technology firm Grab has on Wednesday unveiled 13 new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features at its annual GrabX 2026 showcase, upgrading its superapp into an “Everyday Guide” for millions of users across Southeast Asia.
April 9, 2026












