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Temasek sets aside $78M Concessional Capital for Climate Action
Singapore state-owned investor Temasek has committed to set aside S$100 million ($77.67 million) as concessional capital for Climate Action (CCCA).
Singapore’s ProfilePrint inks major agreements with Brazilian agricultural leaders for AI solutions
ProfilePrint, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI)-driven ingredient quality platform, has announced the signing of new agreements with Brazil's two largest coffee exporting cooperatives, Cooxupé and Minasul, as well as Instituto CNA, a government-supported institution representing Brazil’s agricultural sectors.
WeRide partners Uber to launch robotaxis in UAE
China-based autonomous driving technology company WeRide has partnered United States-based mobility and delivery technology platform Uber Technologies, Inc. to bring WeRide’s autonomous vehicles onto the Uber platform, beginning in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Himalayan Bank collaborates with Ant International to expand Alipay+ acceptance in Nepal
Alipay+ will be accepted at more than 25,000 local merchants, allowing travellers from 10 countries and regions to enjoy a convenient and cashless experience as they travel across Nepal simply by scanning the MOCO Unified QR Code.
AirAsia X issues shareholders’ circular on proposed acquisitions of Capital A’s aviation businesses
Malaysia's budget airline AirAsia X (AAX) has issued a detailed circular to its shareholders, providing an in-depth view of the company’s proposed acquisitions of Capital A Berhad’s entire equity interest in the aviation business in AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL) and AirAsia Berhad (AAB) for MYR 6.8 billion ($1.65 billion).
MAS establishes International Advisory Panel for cyber and technology resilience
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced Wednesday the establishment of a Cyber and Technology Resilience Experts (CTREX) Panel.
AirAsia Drone partners GIT Academy to equip licensed tourist guides with essential drone knowledge
Malaysia-based Capital A's unit AirAsia Drone has on Wednesday announced its collaboration with GIT Academy, a Malaysia's tourist guide training academy licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC).
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.
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.
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.
