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NUS expands start-up hub in Tokyo to propel deep tech innovation
NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS), is expanding its presence in Japan with the launch of its second BLOCK71 office in Tokyo today.
Petronas FutureTech 4.0 seeks innovators to drive the future of energy
Malaysia's state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) has launched the fourth edition of its accelerator program, FutureTech 4.0, aimed at scaling innovative solutions that addresses real-world industry challenges and redefine the future of energy.
PolicyStreet launches protection plan with Ashley Furniture HomeStore
PolicyStreet, a Malaysian insurtech company, has announced the launch of the Furniture Protection Plan (FPP) in partnership with Ashley Furniture HomeStore, with an intuitive claims portal set to launch in mid-May to further simplify furniture insurance.
Singtel’s NCS expands APAC market with Globe Telecom joint venture
Singtel's technology services firm NCS has on Thursday announced that it is expanding its Asia Pacific (APAC) footprint through a joint venture with Globe Telecom in the Philippines.
Stock Exchange of Thailand collaborates with Google Cloud to enhance operations of capital markets with AI
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Google Cloud have on Thursday announced a strategic collaboration to develop and deploy Automated Thai Listed Company AI-Info System (ATLAS), a generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search solution with advanced information processing and retrieval capabilities.
GXBank partners MDEC to drive digitalization and financial inclusion of MSMEs in Malaysia
GXBank has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to drive digital transformation of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) in Malaysia.
Ant International partners LankaPay to launch Alipay+ in Sri Lanka
Ant International, a global digital payment, and LankaPay, Sri Lanka’s National Payment Network, have jointly announced the launch of enabling cross-border mobile payments for Alipay+ partner users via the LANKAQR network, enhancing the connectivity between global consumers and Sri Lankan merchants.
Grab Malaysia signs MoU with government agency MDEC to drive digitalization of MSMEs
Grab Malaysia said it recognises the government’s holistic approach to fostering inclusive economic growth by driving digitalisation to empowering MSMEs.
Axiata and Sinar Mas secure shareholders approval for XLSMART merger
Malaysian telecommunications firm Axiata Group Berhad and Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas said shareholders of PT XL Axiata Tbk, PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk, and PT Smart Telcom have formally approved the merger of the three companies into XLSMART.
Lenovo study: ASEAN+ leads in hybrid AI adoption at 68 percent
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN+), which includes Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan, leads in hybrid artificial intelligence (AI) adoption at 68 percent, surpassing global and Asia Pacific (AP), Lenovo study showed Wednesday.
