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Market for AI products and services could reach up to $990B by 2027 – Bain & Co’s report
In addition to the need for more data centers, the AI-driven surge in demand for graphics processing units (GPUs) could increase total demand for certain upstream components by 30 percent or more by 2026, Bain predicted.
September 25, 2024
Indonesia’s GoTo introduces in-app AI voice assistant Dira supported by Google Cloud
A key focus of the collaboration is the launch of Dira, GoTo’s AI-based voice assistant that leverages Google Cloud gen AI technologies, on the GoPay app.
September 25, 2024
IFC invests $100M in sustainability-linked bond issued by Central Pattana in Thailand
As part of efforts to accelerate the green transition in Thailand, International Finance Corporation (IFC) is investing 3.48 billion Thai baht ($100 million) in a sustainability-linked bond (SLB) issued by Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN), one of the leading retail-property developers in the country.
September 25, 2024
News,SEA,FinTech,Singapore,Asia
Singapore’s audax Financial Technology and Synpulse establish strategic partnership
This joint solution provides a dual-mode approach to banking infrastructure modernisation, designed to seamlessly coexist alongside the existing infrastructure of incumbent financial institutions.
September 25, 2024
News,Blockchain / Crypto,Singapore
Aptos Foundation partners The Ignition AI Accelerator to drive advancement of AI startups in APAC
Aptos Foundation will be providing resources and support for AI startups in the accelerator, opening doors to emerging technologies and providing them with access to global markets.
September 25, 2024
News,Cybersecurity,Singapore,Investments
Singapore’s cybersecurity firm Blackpanda bags $6.7M strategic Investment, co-led by Singtel Innov8 & Gaw Capital
The financing will accelerate Blackpanda's expansion across Asia.
September 25, 2024
Malaysian firms to adopt National Sustainability Reporting Framework to enhance sustainability disclosures
Malaysian companies will need to adopt the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF), developed by the Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting (ACSR), which is set to enhance the state of sustainability disclosures in Malaysia, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said Tuesday.
September 25, 2024
Pakistan’s BNPL firm Qist Bazaar raises $3.2M Series A from Indus Valley Capital, Gobi Partners
The round was led by Indus Valley Capital, with participation from Gobi Partners.
September 24, 2024
Princeton Digital Group acquires land for AI-ready data centers in Asia
Princeton Digital Group (PDG), Singapore-headquartered data center provider, has announced that it has acquired powered land for 500 MW capacity expansion in key markets across Asia.
September 24, 2024
Yinson Renewables’ 97 MWP Matarani Solar project in Peru commences operations
Malaysia-based Yinson Renewables’ Matarani solar plant in Peru recently entered into its full operational phase, following the commencement of power export and sales in July 2024.
September 24, 2024












