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Meta One subscription bundles add AI tools and Singapore pricing

Meta introduced Meta One subscription bundles with Singapore prices for individuals, creators and businesses. Availability still depends on the account and app.

China emphasizes equally on AI development-security, backs UN-led governance: Foreign Ministry

China puts equal emphasis on development and security in artificial intelligence (AI) and has released an updated AI safety governance framework, its foreign ministry said.

OSL expands Banking Circle payment rails to six currencies

OSL says Banking Circle now supports its business payment rails in six fiat currencies, including Australian, Hong Kong and Singapore dollars.

Allfunds and HSBC add same-day fund settlement in Hong Kong

Allfunds says its HSBC-backed same-day settlement service for Hong Kong-domiciled money market funds went live in August 2026.

GSK agrees to buy Chimagen cancer program in deal worth up to $750 million

GSK agreed to acquire global rights to a Chimagen multiple myeloma program in a deal with an undisclosed upfront fee and contingent payments totaling up to $750 million.

Grab agrees to buy 60% of Atome Financial for $1.49 billion

Grab signed an agreement to buy 60% of Atome Financial for $1.49 billion in cash, with the first closing expected by the third quarter of 2027, subject to approvals.

Jumio rolls out selfie-first reusable identity across APAC

Jumio has expanded selfie.DONE across Asia-Pacific, offering previously verified users a selfie-first path through identity checks while retaining risk controls.

Flam raises $40 million Series B for interactive AI content

Flam raised $40 million in a QED Investors-led Series B to develop interactive AI content tools and expand enterprise sales, with activity in India and Southeast Asia.

Japan’s Ricoh invests in Singapore mental-health platform Intellect via $20M venture fund

Japan's Ricoh has invested in Intellect, a Singapore-based workplace mental-health platform, through its corporate venture-capital fund, in the fund's first deal.

China’s AlphaPai raises $50M Series B for AI investment-research assistant

China's AlphaPai, an AI assistant for investment research, has raised $50 million in a Series B round backed by major Chinese financial institutions, its third funding round in a year.