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ComfortDelGro advances global AV push with Zig Driverless launch in Punggol
Singapore-based transport operator ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited announced Monday the launch of public rides on its Zig Driverless shuttles in Punggol, marking its second autonomous public service globally after its robotaxi pilot in Guangzhou, China.
Singapore’s Singtel sells 2.8% stake in Thailand’s Gulf Development for $775M, nears $7B asset recycling target
Singapore's Singtel has sold 2.8 percent of its stake in Gulf Development, Thailand's largest energy company, for approximately S$1 billion ($775 million), generating cumulative equity gains of approximately $109 million.
Philippines’ SunAsia, Vietnam’s VinEnergo partner on $406 million solar on water energy project
The Philippines' SunAsia Energy and Vietnam's VinEnergo will jointly develop a 422-MWp solar on water portfolio across Pampanga and Negros Occidental in the Philippines, representing an estimated investment of $406 million.
Vietnam’s Masan eyes 115M tons of tungsten more amid global AI, semiconductor growth
Masan High-Tech Materials (MSR), an arm of Vietnamese conglomerate Masan, is expanding its tungsten resource base to help secure a critical input for the AI, semiconductor, and defense industries, potentially adding 115 million more tons of tungsten-polymetallic ore in its reserve
Sea Limited, OpenAI to jointly expand AI access for e-commerce Shopee users, sellers
Singapore-headquartered e-commerce and gaming giant Sea Ltd and OpenAI willl collaborate to drive AI adoption across Southeast Asia and Brazil, focusing on AI-powered e-commerce.
Malaysia’s AI-led technology and energy exports drive trade surplus to record high in first five months
Malaysia's strategic positioning in technology and energy drives its trade surplus to a historic high of 132.77 billion ringgit ($31.99 billion) in January to May, 2026.
MDEC appoints industry veteran Ganesh Kumar Bangah as Non-executive Chairman
Industry veteran Ganesh Kumar Bangah has been appointed as Non-Executive Chairman of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).
Antler showcases 28 startups across Asia building autonomous AI systems beyond copilots
Early-stage investor Antler has unveiled 28 startups from Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia as part of its Asia Regional Portfolio Showcase, highlighting a shift from AI copilots and productivity tools toward autonomous systems capable of independently executing complex tasks.
Wonderful expands Singapore operations, appoints Alexander Kleinberg as General Manager
The Netherlands-based AI company Wonderful is expanding its Singapore operations as part of its push to help enterprises scale AI adoption beyond pilot projects, with Alexander Kleinberg joining as General Manager, Singapore.
Global tech firm MKS opens supercenter factory in Malaysia with over $96.3M investment
MKS Inc., a global technology firm, has opened its MKS Supercenter Factory in Penang, Malaysia with over MYR 400 million ($96.3 million).
