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Temasek-backed AI venture firm Xora Innovation appoints Eric Rosenblum as General Partner
Xora Innovation, an early-stage AI and deep tech venture firm backed by Singaporean state-owned investment firm Temasek, has appointed Eric Rosenblum as General Partner.
Singapore-headquartered ESR secures $850M to grow logistics, data centers
ESR, an Asia-Pacific-focused real asset owner and manager, has secured $850 million in additional equity capital from existing shareholders, strengthening its balance sheet and supporting its expansion strategy.
Microsoft Singapore announces new collaboration to upskill women in tech and AI
Microsoft has on Thursday announced the ‘MPowerHer’ collaboration in Singapore alongside SG Women in Tech, Mums@Work, and Code; Without Barriers to empower more women to build practical artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills.
Singapore businesses see opportunity in sustainability but funding needs persist – HSBC
Singapore-based businesses are among the most advanced in the region in turning sustainability ambition into implementation, but the survey suggests funding needs are still an important constraint on further progress, according to HSBC’s Sustainability Pulse Survey.
CapBay and CGC launch first dual-facility guarantee scheme for MSME financing
Bay Smart Capital Ventures Sdn. Bhd. (CapBay), a Malaysian fintech company, together with CGC Digital Sdn. Bhd., a wholly-owned subsidiary and the digital arm of CGC Malaysia, have on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership to launch a new Digital Guarantee Scheme designed to provide robust capital support to unserved and underserved Micro, Small, and…
Foodpanda Malaysia appoints Kenneth Soh as new Managing Director
Foodpanda Malaysia has on Wednesday announced the appointment of Kenneth Soh as its new Managing Director.
Grab unveils 13 AI features to transform Superapp experience
Singapore-based technology firm Grab has on Wednesday unveiled 13 new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features at its annual GrabX 2026 showcase, upgrading its superapp into an “Everyday Guide” for millions of users across Southeast Asia.
Singapore’s Velox Networks expands to Philippines
Velox Networks, a Singapore-based cloud telephony provider, has announced its expansion into the Philippines, marking its third Southeast Asian market after Singapore and Malaysia.
Japan’s Meiko Electronics to further invest $50M in Vietnam
Meiko Electronics, a Japanese manufacturer of printed circuit board (PCB), will invest $50 million in establishing Meiko Electronics Yen Quang, a new subsidiary in Vietnam.
Ekuinas acquires strategic minority stake in Malaysia’s pharmaceutical firm Ain Medicare
Ekuiti Nasional Berhad (Ekuinas) announced Tuesday its investment in Ain Medicare Sdn Bhd, a Bumiputera home-grown manufacturer of sterile parenteral pharmaceutical products.
