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Cisco, PSA Singapore to develop AI operations platform for Tuas Port

The United States-based Cisco and PSA Singapore will jointly develop a proof-of-concept AI-powered observability and incident-management platform for Tuas Port, the port operator's automated container terminal in western Singapore.

Singapore launches new program for startups to drive development of embodied AI solutions in construction sector

Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and The GEAR by Kajima, have launched the Startup CoLab EAI to support Singapore based and international startups to develop, test and commercialize new embodied AI (EAI) solutions in the construction sector.

Tesla hiring for 5 Vietnam roles after registering $3M subsidiary

Tesla is recruiting five positions in Vietnam covering sales, service, charging, human resources, and purchasing, according to a post on X by Ricky Ip, Regional Recruiting Manager at Tesla.

Singapore Payments Network appoints key leadership team to govern national payment schemes, drive payments innovation

The Singapore Payments Network (SPaN), a not-for-profit entity set up by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) to administer and govern Singapore’s national payment schemes, has appointed its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board of Directors.

Singapore commits $3M to built environment innovation

Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) has committed S$4 million ($3.12 million) to support companies developing innovative solutions for Singapore’s built environment sector, including technologies to improve construction productivity, detect ageing infrastructure and mitigate urban heat.

Vietnam’s AICAP plans to import 1,000 Chinese robots under alliance deal

AICAP Group, a Vietnamese robotics company, will purchase 1,000 robots from members of the China Robot Industry Development Alliance (CDRA) and bring international robot products into Vietnam.

Enterprise Singapore expands startups’ access to industry partners and R&D facilities overseas

Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) has on Wednesday unveiled an expanded suite of initiatives and new partnerships to help Singapore-based startups develop, validate and expand globally from Singapore, further strengthening the nation’s position as a global launchpad for technology and innovation.

Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew competition opens 2027 search for deep tech urban, sustainability founders

The 13th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition has opened applications from university founders and recent graduates building deep tech for urban and sustainability challenges.

Malaysia’s Cashku adds KAF Investment Funds to advice platform, widening EPF, Shariah options

Cashku, a Malaysian AI-native digital wealth platform, has signed a distribution agreement with KAF Investment Funds Berhad to bring a selected range of the fund house's funds onto its platform.

Singapore’s Choco Up appoints John Lim as senior advisor to support regional growth

Choco Up, a Singapore-based financing platform for small and medium-sized enterprises in Asia, has appointed John Lim as senior advisor.