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Singapre’s ShopBack Pay launches in Hong Kong with Octopus as payment method

ShopBack, the Singapore-based shopping and rewards platform, has launched ShopBack Pay in Hong Kong, enabling consumers to earn and redeem real Cashback in-store at the point of purchase.

Malaysia announces measures to support high value sectors

Malaysia has announced several measures under its Budget 2026 to support high value sectors including investing MYR 550 million ($130 million) in the semiconductor ecosystem.

Malaysia continues to push energy transition agenda

Malaysia will continue to push its energy transition agenda, the country's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said last Friday.

Malaysia intensifies efforts to boost AI growth

Malaysia has intensified its efforts to boost artificial intelligence (AI) growth in the country.

Kenanga foresees stronger RE contract flows in Malaysia over the medium term

With Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) turning more attractive and the new tariff providing upside, Kenanga Research expects stronger renewable energy (RE) contract flows in Malaysia over the medium term.

FPT, CR Labs.ai, Carlton Richards forge alliance to offer AI solutions for insurance, private equity

Vietnam-based technology firm FPT, next generation artificial intelligence (AI) development company CR Labs.ai, and management consulting firm Carlton Richards have announced a strategic partnership to deliver innovative AI solutions that empower insurance and private equity firms to harness advanced technologies while maintaining the highest standards of…

BCX and NREB collaborate to explore Sarawak Carbon Registry

The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) and Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bursa Malaysia Berhad, have on Wednesday formalized a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) to jointly explore the development of the Sarawak Carbon Registry.

Moomoo Singapore partners Fireblocks to expand digital asset services

Fireblocks, an enterprise platform for secure digital asset custody, settlement, trading operations, and stablecoin payments, has on Wednesday announced that Moomoo, a global investment and trading platform, will integrate Fireblocks' Wallets-as-a-Service (WaaS) infrastructure, to expand and enhance its digital asset and crypto offerings, while ensuring…

DANA, Ant International team up to launch digital sustainability initiative supported by Konservasi Indonesia for marine conservation

Indonesian e-wallet DANA and Chinese fintech firm Ant International, together with Indonesian national foundation Konservasi International, have on Friday unveiled the Ocean Buddy initiative, an interactive in-app mini program to raise awareness and drive long-term public participation in marine conservation among DANA's 200 million users in Indonesia.

Green GSM partners Xentro to deploy 2,000 EVs in the Philippines

Green GSM, the all-electric ride-hailing brand under the GSM ecosystem, has signed a memorandum of understanding with AMRC Renewable Corporation/Xentro Motors, a subsidiary of the Philippine-based Xentro Group of Companies, for the supply of 2,000 VinFast electric vehicles to support future operations under the Green GSM platform.