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UnionPay partners CIMB to improve payment services in Malaysia
Chinese payment firm UnionPay International (UPI) and Malaysian lender CIMB Bank Berhad have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to improve payment services in Malaysia.
Singapore launches global initiatives, collaborations to strengthen AI ecosystem
Singapore has on Wednesday announced new global initiatives and collaborations to strengthen the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem and accelerate responsible AI adoption, putting the city state at the forefront of efforts to operationalize AI safety, accelerate capability development, and promote international cooperation for AI.
Temasek-backed GridCARE closes oversubscribed $13.5M seed financing round led by Xora
GridCARE, a new company powering the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, has closed a highly oversubscribed $13.5 million Seed financing round led by Xora, a deep technology venture capital firm backed by Temasek.
Microsoft launches first cloud region in Malaysia
American technology firm Microsoft announced Wednesday the general availability of Malaysia West, its first cloud region in the country, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to empowering Malaysia’s inclusive digital and artificial intelligence (AI) transformation.
Deel : nearly a third of Singaporean businesses accelerate AI, automation efforts amid global upheaval
Nearly one in three Singaporean businesses (31 percent) have accelerated their artificial intelligence (AI) or automation efforts in response to global disruptions — a clear sign that a significant segment of the market is actively leveraging technology to adapt to challenging conditions, the findings of Deel showed Wednesday.
Nurasa and Barry Callebaut forge alliance to drive next-generation chocolate innovation
Singapore-based, Temasek-owned food technology company Nurasa, and globally provider of chocolate and cocoa solutions Barry Callebaut, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate sustainable chocolate innovation in Asia Pacific.
Singapore Tourism Board partners Wise to boost travel to Singapore, offer greater value for Malaysian travelers
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and global technology company Wise have announced a strategic partnership to promote travel to Singapore and increase tourism spending by offering greater value to Malaysian travelers.
Indian fashion e-commerce firm Myntra to set foot in Singapore with launch of Myntra Global
Myntra, an India-based fashion, beauty and lifestyle e-commerce firm, has announced the launch of Myntra Global, and is set to bring Indian fashion to Singapore.
East Ventures’ Digital Competitiveness Index 2025 shows Indonesia’s growing digital competitiveness
East Ventures' Digital Competitiveness Index 2025 report showed Tuesday the consistent improvement in Indonesia's interprovincial digital competitiveness, as reflected by the EV-DCI 2025 score of 38.8.
Bursa Malaysia partners Boardroom to boost sustainability reporting solution adoption
Malaysian stock exchange Bursa Malaysia Berhad announced Monday a collaboration with BoardRoom Group, a provider of corporate and advisory services based in Singapore, to boost sustainability reporting solution adoption.
