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Singapore’s CYFIRMA secures funding from MDI Ventures to enhance SEA’s cyber security

CYFIRMA, a Singapore-based cybersecurity company, has secured funding from Indonesian venture capital firm MDI Ventures to enhance Southeast East Asia (SEA)’s cyber security.

Alibaba Cloud announces latest AI models, tools & infrastructure available to drive more efficient global AI community

These advancements aim to empower developers worldwide to build innovative AI applications more cost-effectively and drive a thriving global generative AI community.

SUSI Partners raises $139M from BII, FMO for Southeast Asia renewable assets

Swiss fund manager SUSI Partners has raised $139 million additional investor capital for its Southeast Asia-focused strategy, increasing its total size to $259 million.

IFC invests $130M in Asialink to boost small-business lending in the Philippines

In line with its goal to ramp up financial inclusion in the Philippines, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced Tuesday it will provide up to $130 million in investment to Asialink Finance Corporation (AFC).

Indonesia’s seaweed startup Banyu raises $1.25M seed round led by Intudo

With this round of financing, Banyu will establish a seedling cultivation laboratory and nursery and grow its farming and exporting operations.

Titan Lab by Tokenize Xchange acquires Coinseeker in $30M deal to drive innovation

Titan Lab by Tokenize Xchange (Tokenize), the blockchain development arm of the Singapore-based digital asset platform, has acquired Coinseeker, a Singapore-based startup specializing in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven blockchain venture intelligence and incubation services, in a deal valuing the company at $30 million.

Malaysia’s iMotorbike completes Series A funding with $10M to drive regional growth

IMotorbike, a Malaysia-based motorcycle platform for buying and selling pre-owned motorcycles, has announced the successful completion of a $10 million Series A funding round.

Carsome partners Petronas AutoExpert to expand aftersales services in Malaysia

Carsome Group, Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, and Petronas AutoExpert, a business unit under Petronas Lubricants Marketing Malaysia, have formed a strategic partnership to enhance aftersales service offerings for customers across Malaysia.

PublicInvest: US AI chip export restriction has muted impacts on Malaysia technology sector

PublicInvest Research said the impact of US artificial intelligence (AI) chip export restriction on Malaysia's technology sector is largely muted as the players mostly deal with the US hyperscalers.

Lazada and Peak3 launch new digital insurance joint venture in Southeast Asia

Lazada, a Southeast Asia's eCommerce platform, and Peak3, a global insurance technology firm, have announced the launch of a joint venture (JV) to build the leading digital and embedded insurance ecosystem in Southeast Asia.