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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.
NUHS, Singtel, Ericsson expand partnership to advance next-generation connected healthcare
The National University Health System (NUHS), Singtel and Ericsson have on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), reinforcing their commitment to a strategic partnership to advance connected healthcare, 5G-Advanced and 6G technology, as well as connected intelligence.
Singapore to deploy 660 new electric buses from the end of 2026
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Thursday that it will be progressively deploying 660 new electric buses in Singapore from the end of 2026 and is providing the public with a first look at the buses' enhanced accessibility, safety and comfort features.
mamun raises $3M seed to finance Gulf-Asia trade from Muscat
mamun, a Sharia-compliant trade finance platform, has raised $3 million in a seed round led by Phaze Ventures through its Oman Fund, with participation from Jasoor Ventures.
Tencent Cloud expands Singapore AI offering with new tools, partners, hackathon talent program
Tencent Cloud, the cloud unit of Chinese technology giant Tencent, is expanding enterprise AI capabilities, ecosystem partnerships, and talent development initiatives in Singapore.
