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A*STAR and Siemens collaborate to advance smart and sustainable manufacturing solutions

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and Siemens have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate innovation and digital transformation for smart and sustainable manufacturing for companies in Singapore and across ASEAN.

Singapore and United Kingdom strengthen collaboration in digital finance and innovation and sustainable finance

Singapore and the United Kingdom have highlighted their strong and continued collaboration between the two countries, with a focus on several key themes, including digital finance and innovation, sustainable finance, capital markets and international regulatory developments.

VinFast inks deal with myTVS to build robust after-sales service network across India

VinFast Auto India, the Indian subsidiary of Vietnam-based electric vehicle firm VinFast, has announced a strategic service collaboration signing with myTVS, an automotive service provider in the country.

Alpha Startups™ Pre-Accelerator returns for its 64th Cohort to support Malaysia’s founders

1337 Ventures, Malaysia-based early-stage venture capital firm, has announced the launch of the 64th cohort of its flagship Alpha Startups™ Pre-Accelerator, with applications now open for the July 2025 intake.

Data center operators In Malaysia to seek competitive edge through sustainability: BMI

While the new power tariffs may lead to short-term challenges for data center projects in Malaysia, the country's dominant position in emerging Southeast Asia is unlikely to be dramatically altered, as demand for cloud computing remains strong, BMI Country Risk and Industry Research said Thursday.

Malaysia’s Boost unlock global QR payments capabilities with UnionPay International, including Weixin Pay in China

Boost, a Malaysia-based regional fintech player, announced Thursday a significant expansion of its cross-border payment capabilities through a new integration with UnionPay International (UPI).

BMI : hyperscale opportunities driving Philippines market convergence while Malaysia maintains regional leadership

BMI Country Risk and Industry Research said hyperscale opportunities are driving Philippines market convergence while Malaysia maintains regional leadership.

Tencent Cloud to support South Korea’s web-based enterprises with AI and media technologies

Tencent Cloud, the cloud business arm of global technology company Tencent, announced Thursday its commitment to help more South Korea’s web-based enterprises scale and innovate, through artificial intelligence (AI) and media technologies that will usher in more interactive, immersive and sticky user experiences.

Yinson Production Ghana partners Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology to support Ghana’s net-zero goals

Malaysia-based Yinson Production Ghana has entered into a strategic research and development partnership with the Department of Petroleum Engineering at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and local capacity development in Ghana.

Singapore invests boldly in AI but businesses struggle to scale enterprise-wide: IBM study

Singapore invests boldly in artificial intelligence (AI) but businesses struggle to scale enterprise-wide, a new global study by the IBM Institute showed Thursday.