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TNG Digital and KK Mart partner to offer digital salary payments for migrant workers

TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd, the operator of Malaysia’s digital financial services and lifestyle app, TNG eWallet, has partnered with KK Mart to digitize salary payments for their migrant workers nationwide.

China’s BYD increases investment in Vietnam’s northern province to $480M

BYD Electronics (Vietnam), under Chinese giant BYD, was granted a certificate to increase its investment in Vietnam's northern province of Phu Tho to $479.8 million.

Neptune Robotics invests $12M in new Singapore factory to boost autonomous ship hull cleanings

Neptune Robotics, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered robotic hull cleaning services firm, has announced a major manufacturing and research and development (R&D) expansion with $12 million investment in Singapore.

Solar and EV dominate Southeast Asia’s $1.8B energy transition funding

Southeast Asia’s energy transition is being shaped by a strong tilt towards solar power and electric vehicles (EVs), which together captured nearly 90 percent of the region’s funding, highlighting both momentum and structural gaps in the ecosystem, according to a report by Tracxn.

MASkargo, Teleport team up to boost regional air cargo links in Southeast Asia

MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd, the cargo arm of Malaysia Aviation Group, has partnered with Teleport, the logistics unit of Capital A Berhad, in a move aimed at expanding regional air cargo connectivity.

Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast expands e-scooter distribution network in Philippines with 14 partners

Electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, under the ecosystem of Vietnam's conglomerate Vingroup, has signed memoranda of understanding with 14 e-scooter distributors in the Philippines, as part of its plan to expand its retail and service network ahead of a market launch scheduled for June 2026.

OKG Ventures invests $38M in Vietnam’s crypto trading platform CAEX

OKG Ventures Limited, associated with OKG Technology and OKX Ventures, has contributed VND1,000 billion ($37.9 million) in the charter capital of Vietnam Prosperity Crypto Asset Exchange Joint Stock Company (CAEX), one of the first crypto trading platforms in Vietnam.

Securities Commission Malaysia explores cross border opportunities with China

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has recently undertook a visit to China, to further the ambitions of the new Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 (CMP) with regards to seeking more diverse investors and to create more opportunities for Malaysian investors.

Singapore Gulf Bank launches Stablecoin service for instant cross-border transactions

Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) has launched a stablecoin minting and redemption service, allowing corporate and high-net-worth clients to convert between fiat currency and stablecoins directly from their bank accounts.

Singapore-based Earth VC backs Sygaldry in $139M funding for quantum-AI infrastructure

Earth Venture Capital, a climate tech venture capital firm focusing on decarbonization, has announced its participation in Sygaldry Technologies’ $139 million financing round, which includes both a $34 million seed round and a $105 million Series A.