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Singapore launches Pathfinder program to help financial institutions adopt AI
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched the Pathfinder program, or PathFin.ai, to support financial institutions (FIs) to adopt artificial intelligence (AI).
HSBC Malaysia provides first $15M asset backed lending to boost Carsome’s growth
HSBC Malaysia said Wednesday that it has recently provided its first asset based lending (ABL) facility of $15 million, to Carsome Certified Sdn Bhd to finance the purchase of refurbished vehicles that would be sold to retail customers.
Singlife partners GXS Bank to embed insurance for the digital bank’s first investment product
Singapore-based financial services company Singlife announced Wednesday a partnership with GXS Bank to embed insurance coverage for the bank’s first investment product on GXS Invest.
East Ventures foresees 50 percent of businesses to begin implementing GenAI by 2027
As the global artificial intelligence (AI) movement gains momentum, it is anticipated that by 2025, 25 percent of businesses will begin implementing Generative AI (GenAI), with projections rising to 50 percent by 2027, East Ventures said Wednesday.
TNG Digital partners Kakitangan.com to simplify salary payment with digital financial access
TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia's largest integrated fintech player, has partnered with Kakitangan.com, a human resource solutions provider, to offer businesses a smarter and more inclusive way to disburse salaries, especially to unbanked and underserved workers.
Airwallex: Singapore consumers lead the way in cross-border eCommerce adoption
Singapore consumers lead the way in cross-border eCommerce adoption, expect transparency and trust at checkout, new Airwallex study revealed Wednesday.
Singapore, UK collaborate on energy transition, sustainable infrastructure investments in SEA
Singapore and the United Kingdom (UK) have announced a collaboration on last Sunday to drive clean energy transition and advance the development of sustainable infrastructure across Southeast Asia.
Malaysia’s Capital A inks MOU with national railway firm to integrate travel and logistics services
Malaysia-based Capital A has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Malaysia's national railway firm Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) to formalize their mutual intention to establish a framework for co-operation and collaboration.
Net Zero Challenge 2025 launched to enable global climate-tech solutions to pilot in Vietnam
Following the success of previous editions, Net Zero Challenge 2025, Vietnam’s largest climate innovation competition, has officially launched its third edition.
VinFast advances ecosystem strategy in Philippines’ EV catch-up
With nearly 19,000 electric vehicles sold in 2024, the Philippines is looking to catch up in Southeast Asia’s electric vehicle (EV) race as ecosystem players like VinFast work to overcome hurdles around charging access, maintenance, and affordability.
