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Asia Mobiliti, Theoremus ink partnership to advance intelligent mobility solutions across Asia, Eastern Europe

Asia Mobiliti, a Malaysia-based mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) technology company, and Theoremus, an intelligent transport systems (ITS) firm headquartered in Bulgaria, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly explore and develop opportunities in the transportation sector across Asia and Eastern Europe.

International Blockchain Organization (Malaysia) launched to drive national leadership in Web3, digital economy transformation

The International Blockchain Organization (Malaysia) (IBO Malaysia) was officially launched recently, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s journey toward blockchain innovation, digital inclusion, and Web3 ecosystem development.

VinFast partners LORET to expand European distribution network

Vietnamese electric vehicles maker VinFast has officially announced strategic partnerships with LORET Group, which will be responsible for distribution in the French Overseas Territories market.

Group-IB launches Asia-Pacific’s first Cyber Fusion Center in Singapore

Group-IB, a creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announced Tuesday the launch of its first Cyber Fusion Center in the Asia-Pacific region.

Analyst foresees strong growth ahead for Grab

Maybank Investment Bank has expected a strong third quarter for Southeast Asia's superapp Grab, with more than 20 percent gross merchandise value (GMV) growth and higher margins, potentially prompting upward guidance revisions by management.

Malakoff appoints Solarvest as EPCC contractor for Malaysia’s largest LSS Petra 5+ solar project

Malaysia-based Malakoff Corporation Berhad has appointed Solarvest Holdings Berhad, a clean energy firm, as the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) contractor for the country’s largest LSS Petra 5+ solar project.

Trust Bank to add US stocks and ETFs trading to TrustInvest, opens waitlist

Singapore digital bank Trust Bank will roll out a trading feature for US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) inside its Trust app, expanding its TrustInvest suite beyond managed funds.

Tim Draper leads $3.2M seed in Ryder to simplify crypto self-custody

Ryder said the fresh capital will be used to ramp up production, expand marketing and engineering, and accelerate development of Ryder One, which the company pitches as a hardware wallet that can be set up in “60 seconds or less.” The company is planning a broader marketing push to build brand awareness as it brings the device to more users.

MIDA, Maybank join forces to boost high growth sectors in Malaysia

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Malaysia's principal investment promotion agency, and Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank), Malaysia’s largest bank, have formalized a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly promote Malaysia as a premier global investment destination for high growth sectors.

Mestron, Trinasolar forge strategic partnership to accelerate Malaysia’s energy transition

Mestron Energy Sdn Bhd, the renewable energy arm of Mestron Holdings Berhad, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Trina Solar Co., Ltd (Trinasolar), a Chinese smart photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage solutions firm, to jointly advance Malaysia’s renewable energy capacity and accelerate the country’s clean energy transition.