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GrabMaps partners Tino to build advanced digital map of Mongolia

GrabMaps, Southeast Asia’s hyperlocal mapping service, is partnering with Tino, Mongolia’s superapp, to build an advanced digital map of Mongolia.

AlphaTON to acquire 51 percent stake in Animoca’s gaming arm GAMEE

AlphaTON Capital Corp., a global digital asset treasury company, intend to acquire 51 percent stake in GAMEE, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hong Kong-based gaming firm Animoca Brands.

UOB rolls out organization-wide upskilling initiative for AI-enabled workplace

Singaporean bank UOB announced Wednesday an organization-wide artificial intelligence (AI) upskilling and reskilling initiative to future-proof its workforce.

Kenanga sees Malaysia’s technology firms well placed to ride global recovery

Against a backdrop of resilient semiconductor momentum, accelerating artificial intelligence (AI)/ high-performance computing (HPC)-driven capital expenditure (capex), firmer autos, and contained tariff risk, Kenanga Research has turned positive on Malaysia's technology sector and foreseen the firms are well placed to ride the global recovery.

Thunes, BSF unite to transform cross-border remittances from Saudi Arabia

Thunes, the Singapore-based payment firm, announced Wednesday that it has signed an memorandum of understanding (MOU) to form a strategic alliance with Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF), one of Saudi Arabia’s financial institutions, to transform cross-border remittances from the region.

Singapore’s Indies closes fourth private credit fund at over $300M

Indies Capital Partners, a Singapore-based alternative investment manager focused on Southeast Asia, announced Thursday the final close of its fourth private credit fund, Indies Special Opportunities IV (ISO IV), at over $300 million — more than double the size of its predecessor.

Temasek-backed Einride raises $100M to accelerate autonomous freight and expand global operations

Temasek-backed Einride, a technology company that provides digital, electric, and autonomous solutions for road freight, has raised about $100 million in funding from a mix of existing and new investors.

Singapore’s Yangzijiang Financial invests $143.27M to lead the restructuring of lithium battery firm Shanshan

Singapore-based investment manager Yangzijiang Financial is investing RMB 1.02 billion ($143.27 million) to lead the restructuring of lithium battery giant Shanshan Co.

Temasek’s Temus inks strategic partnerships with IMDA, Peak3, Resaro to accelerate AI transformation

Temasek's digital transformation solutions firm Temus has announced three new strategic collaborations with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), Peak3, and Resaro to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) transformation across the public and private sectors in Singapore.

Lazada, Gmarket team up to bring authentic Korean products to SEA

Lazada, Southeast Asia’s leading online shopping platform, has teamed up with South Korea’s Gmarket, to bring 20 million authentic Korean products for Southeast Asian shoppers on its platform.