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Singapore launches public consultation on legislative framework for autonomous vehicles

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has on Monday commenced public consultation to gather feedback on the proposed legal and regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles (AVs) in Singapore.

Singapore to form Tripartite Jobs Council to address AI’s impact on workers, jobs, businesses

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), and Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) have announced their intent to form a Tripartite Jobs Council (TJC) to support workers and businesses through the artificial intelligence (AI) transition with concrete actions.

Indonesia investment startup Recompound introduces performance-based fee model for retail investors

Recompound, an Indonesia-based investment advisory startup, has introduced a performance-based fee model for retail investors, adopting a structure more commonly used in institutional investing.

Singapore media development authority, China Tencent to jointly promote healthy digital habits

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore and Chinese technology giant Tencent have launched a digital wellbeing campaign titled “Beyond the Screen: Healthy Digital Play,” aimed at encouraging healthier digital habits among families and strengthening offline connections through gaming.

Singapore enhances regulatory framework to facilitate dual listings on the exchange

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has on Thursday issued its response to the public consultation on proposed amendments to the Securities and Futures Act 2001 (SFA) to facilitate dual listing arrangements on the Singapore Exchange (SGX).

Singapore co-founded AI firm Featherless.ai raises $20M funding co-led by AMD Ventures, Airbus Ventures

Featherless.ai, a Singapore co-founded artificial intelligence (AI) firm, has secured $20 million in Series A funding co-led by AMD Ventures and Airbus Ventures.

PDG acquires 240 MW of powered land in Jakarta for data center expansion

Princeton Digital Group (PDG), Singapore-based data center operator, announced Thursday the acquisition of a new site in Greater Jakarta for its newest hyperscale data center campus, JC4.

China’s Huawei brings new era of AI-powered, grid-stabilising solar energy to Malaysia

Huawei Digital Power has launched its FusionSolar9.0 Smart PV & ESS solution in Malaysia, marking a major shift from conventional solar systems to intelligent, grid-stabilising and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven energy infrastructure, boosting Malaysia‘s transition toward more intelligent,resilient and sustainable energy systems.

Malaysia’s AI surge creates demand for land and office space – Juwai IQI

The growth in Malaysia’s artificial intelligence (AI) economy is transforming its property market, according to data released on Tuesday by Kashif Ansari, Co-Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Juwai IQI.

RHB, Petronas team up for sustainable vendor financing for energy transition

Malaysian lender RHB Bank Berhad has partnered with state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) for a sustainable vendor financing program (SVFP), a key pillar under the Petronas Supplier Support Program (PSSP) aimed at strengthening the resilience, competitiveness and sustainability readiness of Malaysia’s Oil & Gas Services and…