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S&P affirms Grab Holdings ‘BB-‘ rating with stable outlook
S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Singapore-based mobility, delivery, and digital financial services provider Grab Holdings 'BB-' rating with stable outlook as it sees the firm can absorb $1.5 billion bond issuance.
June 18, 2025
Thailand’s 10Ants secures $500,000 of Pre-Seed funding from Wavemaker Impact
10Ants Enterprise, an urban revitalization company based in Thailand, has secured $500,000 in Pre-Seed funding from Wavemaker Impact to support its aim of turning Southeast Asia's underutilized urban buildings into green, vibrant hubs for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
June 18, 2025
DayOne signs CRESS agreement with TNB to secure up to 500MW of renewable energy
DayOne Data Centers, a Singapore-based digital infrastructure platform, has announced the signing of a Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) agreement with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), a Malaysian utility company.
June 17, 2025
Ria Money Transfer gets approval to enable digital salary payments for Malaysia’s migrant workforce
Ria Money Transfer (Ria), a Malaysia-based fintech firm, has been officially approved by the Department of Labor Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM) for the disbursement of digital wage payments via the Ria Wallet.
June 17, 2025
Analyst sees ASEAN digital spending remains strong
ASEAN internet sector is set for sustained elevated growth amid steady digital spending, Maybank Investment Bank said last Friday.
June 17, 2025
Maybank sees limited risk for Sea from MELI’s competitive ante
Maybank Investment Bank has foreseen limited risk for Singapore-based technology giant Sea amid Mercado Libre’s (MELI)' competitive ante.
June 17, 2025
INA announces appointment of two chief investment officers
Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) has announced the appointment of Andry Setiawan and Christopher Ganis as Chief Investment Officers.
June 17, 2025
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Malaysian Central Bank launches Digital Asset Innovation Hub
Malaysian Central Bank has on Tuesday launched Digital Asset Innovation Hub.
June 17, 2025
Salmon raises $88M to grow fintech business in the Philippines
Salmon Group Ltd, the Philippines-based financial services firm, has announced the completion of a $88 million fundraise to double down on its commitment to bring cutting-edge financial services and simplify access to credit across Southeast Asia.
June 17, 2025
SME Bank partners BSN to boost innovation growth for Malaysian entrepreneurs
Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad (SME Bank) and Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) have entered a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to empower Malaysia’s homegrown entrepreneurs.
June 17, 2025












