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Grab Malaysia launches Kerana ASEAN to champion Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship

Grab Malaysia announced last Sunday its Kerana ASEAN campaign, as a strategic partner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia (MOFA).

[BEYOND Expo 2025] Robots & human-centric AI dazzle at opening of BEYOND Expo 2025

Asian companies displayed pioneering tech across a wide range of sectors from AI, HealthTech, Clean Energy and Robotics to Lifestyle Tech, SportsTech, FinTech and more, wowing business owners, investors and dignitaries who had come to Macao for the Expo.

Lalamove launches ride-hailing services in Vietnam

Hong Kong-based on-demand delivery platform Lalamove has officially announced the expansion of its affordable and flexible services to include motorcycle and car ride-hailing in Ho Chi Minh City.

Singapore’s Trust Bank narrows losses amid increased revenue

Trust Bank, the Singapore-based digital bank, said Friday that it has narrowed its operating losses amid increased revenue.

Ant International launches tokenized deposit solutions for real-time treasury management with HSBC

Singapore-based Ant International announced Thursday its collaboration with HSBC on the bank’s new tokenized deposit service in Hong Kong.

AVV announces $6M investment in six Vietnamese startups over next six months

AVV, a Vietnam-based early-stage venture capital firm, aims to invest $6 million in six startups over the next six months through its second flagship fund, AVV Fund 2.

Google Cloud unveils new AI initiatives to unlock economic value for Indonesia

Google Cloud announced Thursday a series of artificial intelligence (AI)-focused initiatives designed to unlock further economic value for Indonesia, in alignment with the government’s Indonesia Emas 2045 vision.

ANGIN announces new investments in Collabit and Arconesia

Indonesian investment platform ANGIN has announced its latest investments in Collabit and Arconesia, two Indonesian startups committed to driving sustainable impact through innovative business models.

Malaysian government clarifies not involved in Skyvast and Huawei powered AI project

The Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry (MITI) of Malaysia said Wednesday that the launch of a privately driven artificial intelligence (Al) infrastructure initiative involving Skyvast Corporation and Huawei Technologies is not endorsed by government.

Airwallex’s $6.2B valuation soars with $300M Series F backing

Airwallex, the global payments and financial platform, has completed a $300 million Series F funding round at a $6.2 billion valuation.