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Maybank forges $240M strategic partnership with Microsoft to accelerate digital transformation, AI-driven innovation
Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), Malaysia’s largest financial services group, has entered into a MYR 1 billion ($240 million) strategic partnership with global technology firm Microsoft, to accelerate its digital transformation journey and reinforce its commitment in enhancing customer experience.
August 6, 2025
Razer launches AI center of excellence in Singapore
Razer, a lifestyle brand for gamers, announced Tuesday the launch of its AI Center of Excellence in Singapore, marking the first phase of its artificial intelligence (AI) global strategy.
August 6, 2025
News,Asia,Electric Vehicles & Mobility,Malaysia
Gentari and AWS ink 80MW wind energy deal in India to accelerate net zero goals
Malaysian clean energy solutions provider Gentari and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for an 80MW wind power project in Tamil Nadu, India.
August 6, 2025
News,Vietnam,Electric Vehicles & Mobility,Asia
VinFast launches EV assembly plant in India
Vietnam-based automaker VinFast has on Monday officially inaugurated its electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant at the SIPCOT Industrial Park in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India.
August 6, 2025
Microsoft and DISG launch Agentic AI Accelerator to help 300 Singapore businesses in AI transformation
Microsoft and Digital Industry Singapore (DISG) have announced the Agentic AI Accelerator program, as part of the Singapore government’s Enterprise Compute Initiative (ECI).
August 5, 2025
Grab, Singapore Tourism Board join forces to elevate visitor experiences, drive growth for local businesses
Southeast Asia’s leading superapp Grab and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have announced a partnership to enhance visitor experiences and strengthen Singapore’s position as a top travel destination.
August 5, 2025
PayNet joins FinTechAI@CSAIL to boost AI-driven financial innovation
Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet), Malaysia’s national payments network, has become the sole Malaysian founding member of the MIT CSAIL research initiative, FinTechAI@CSAIL, further reinforcing its leadership in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven financial innovation.
August 5, 2025
Singapore’s Thorcon International announces nuclear power plant regulatory approval from Indonesian government
Thorcon International, an innovative nuclear technology developer based in Singapore, has received official approval for the Kelasa site evaluation plan (PET) and the site evaluation management system plan (SMET) from nuclear regulator, BAPETEN.
August 5, 2025
AIFT and Richmond join forces to drive innovation in digital insurance
IXT, a core insurtech solution provider under AIFT, the Hong Kong-based technology firm, has announced a partnership with Richmond Insurance Brokers to launch the first digital platform for commercial insurance in Taiwan.
August 5, 2025
News,India,Vietnam,Electric Vehicles & Mobility
VinFast aims to launch 35 dealerships in India by year-end
VinFast, the Vietnam-based electric vehicle (EV) car maker, is eyeing to launch 35 dealerships by year-end across more than 27 cities in India as part of its ambitious roadmap.
August 5, 2025
Malaysia reduces renewable energy access charges by up to 40 percent
September 1, 2025
J&T Express’s profit surges 147.1 percent on year in first half
September 1, 2025
Malaysia reduces renewable energy access charges by up to 40 percent
September 1, 2025
J&T Express’s profit surges 147.1 percent on year in first half
September 1, 2025