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Switzerland QuantumAI ecosystem builder QAI Ventures launches APAC headquarters in Singapore
QAI Ventures, the Switzerland investor and ecosystem builder in quantum tech and advanced computing technologies, announced Thursday the launch of its operations in Singapore, establishing its Asia-Pacific headquarters.
VinFast India partners with ICICI Bank for EV financing solutions
VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) brand VinFast, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ICICI Bank, one of India’s private sector banks, to provide auto and inventory financing for its exclusive dealer network.
[SCEKL25] AI cities must be empowered by local expertise, platforms and solutions, says Malaysia PM
Beyond high-speed conductivity, Malaysia is developing a deep pool of cloud resources via data centers across this country. This would be empowered by affordable compute power for Malaysia.
Huawei unveils world’s most powerful SuperPoDs & SuperClusters
With the world's most powerful SuperPoDs and SuperClusters, Xu said Huawei has what it takes to provide abundant computing power for ongoing, rapid advancements in AI, both now and in the future.
Maya Bank, Atome forge $48M loan channeling partnership to expand access to credit in the Philippines
Singapore-based digital finance platform Atome and Philippine digital banking leader Maya Bank have entered a ₱2.75 billion ($48 million) loan channeling partnership in the Philippines to expand access to credit for millions of Filipinos.
DBS, Franklin Templeton team up with Ripple on tokenized fund solutions
Singaporean bank DBS, American multinational investment management Franklin Templeton and technology firm Ripple are partnering to provide accredited and institutional investors with innovative trading and lending solutions, powered by tokenized money market funds on the XRP ledger blockchain and stablecoins such as Ripple USD (RLUSD).
VinFast, V-Green, and Green GSM seal strategic partnership with BDO Unibank to drive e-mobility in the Philippines
VinFast Auto Philippines Inc. (VinFast Philippines), a Vietnam-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer; V-Green Charging Station Development Philippines Inc. (V-Green), an EV charging infrastructure; and Green and Smart Mobility Philippines Inc. (Green GSM Philippines), operator of the all-electric taxi fleet, have signed a memorandum of understanding…
Antler appoints Hiro Kiga as partner to drive early-stage tech investment in SEA, Japan
Antler, a Singapore-based early-stage venture capital firm, has announced the appointment of Hiro Kiga as Partner of Southeast Asia and Japan, based in Singapore.
Carro raises $60M in funding round led by Cool Japan Fund
Carro, the Singapore-based online car marketplace, has raised $60 million in a round led by Japan's sovereign wealth fund Cool Japan Fund, to accelerate demand of Japanese cars across Asia Pacific.
Philippine fintech firm Salmon secures additional $50M in oversubscribed Nordic bond
Salmon Group Ltd, a credit-led fintech in the Philippines, has raised further $50 million in an oversubscribed Nordic bond issue, accelerating its goal to build Southeast Asia’s next-generation consumer banking.
