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Singapore-based Ant International’s Antom to distribute Google’s AI Plus subscriptions in Asia
Ant International's payments arm Antom will distribute Google's AI Plus subscription service across Asia through digital-payment and e-commerce networks, starting in Indonesia.
September 30, 2026
News,Malaysia,Digital Transformation
MDEC CEO to step down after 2 years
Anuar Fariz Fadzil, CEO of Malaysia's state agency Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), will step down when his two-year contract ends on October 2, after a tenure of drawing MYR180 billion ($44 billion) in digital investment.
September 30, 2026
News,Asia,Transportation,Sustainability,Electric Vehicles & Mobility,SEA,Philippines
Green GSM launches electric taxis in Northern Mindanao
Green GSM has launched an all-electric taxi service across Cagayan de Oro and nearby Northern Mindanao areas, including airport transfers.
September 30, 2026
Gkash becomes direct PayNet participant for DuitNow QR, MyDebit and FPX
Gkash has become a direct PayNet participant across DuitNow QR, MyDebit and FPX, giving the Malaysian payment provider a more direct connection to national payment rails.
September 29, 2026
News,Asia,Deep Tech,China,Investments
Kinwong raises HK$5.1B in Hong Kong listing
Shenzhen-listed printed circuit board maker Kinwong raised about HK$5.1 billion in a Hong Kong offering and ended its first trading day above the issue price.
September 29, 2026
News,AI,Investments,South Korea,Asia,Big Data
Samsung affiliates commit $1B to Helix AI infrastructure
Six Samsung affiliates will invest a combined $1 billion in KKR-backed Helix Digital Infrastructure, with Samsung Electronics contributing $500 million.
September 29, 2026
Advanced packaging is Malaysia’s next test in AI semiconductor value chain – AMRO
Malaysia’s growing role in advanced semiconductor packaging could help the country capture more value from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, but the next challenge will be ensuring that foreign investment translates into higher domestic productivity, technology ownership and skilled employment, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said on…
September 29, 2026
VPBank, JBIC sign $27M green loan for southern Vietnam power transmission line
Vietnam's private bank VPBank has signed a $27 million loan with Japanese banks to help build a high-voltage power-transmission line in southern Vietnam, part of efforts to move more renewable electricity onto the national grid.
September 29, 2026
News,Asia,Enterprise,Singapore,AI
Sumsub launches APAC Agentic AI Council on governance and agent identity
Sumsub has launched an APAC Agentic AI Council focused on agent identity, delegated authority, interoperability, accountability and practical governance frameworks.
September 29, 2026
News,Philippines,Enterprise,SEA,Vietnam,Digital Transformation
Nemetschek expands Southeast Asia partnerships across Philippines and Vietnam
Nemetschek is expanding its Southeast Asia push through 10 partnerships and engagements across the Philippines and Vietnam, including industry projects and education initiatives.
September 29, 2026
MDEC CEO to step down after 2 years
September 30, 2026
Kinwong raises HK$5.1B in Hong Kong listing
September 29, 2026
AI and export-led growth widen credit gap For Asia-Pacific sectors – S&P
September 30, 2026
Cloudflare plans public certificate authority for post-quantum web
September 30, 2026
Moca Network launches privacy-focused identity mainnet
September 30, 2026
AI and export-led growth widen credit gap For Asia-Pacific sectors – S&P
September 30, 2026
Cloudflare plans public certificate authority for post-quantum web
September 30, 2026
Moca Network launches privacy-focused identity mainnet
September 30, 2026













