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Vietnam’s Vietcombank, China’s Ant International launch cross-border QR payment service
Vietnam National Payment Corporation (NAPAS), a payment service in Vietnam, Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank), a top bank in Vietnam, and China's Ant International have jointly launched a cross-border QR payment service linking Vietnam and China, marking a step forward in digital payment connectivity between the two…
Intel expands India executive Santhosh Viswanathan to lead India, Asia Pacific and Japan
Intel has expanded the role of Santhosh Viswanathan, Vice President and Managing Director for Intel India, appointing him as Vice President and Managing Director for India, Asia Pacific, and Japan (APJ), the tech giant announced on Tuesday.
Singapore’s private healthcare fragmentation spurs rise of integrated, tech-driven platforms [interview]
As digital transformation accelerates across industries, Singapore’s private healthcare sector is facing a critical bottleneck: while medical innovation and digital tools are advancing rapidly, the underlying infrastructure connecting providers, insurers, and patients remains fragmented.
Mastercard expands AI payment capabilities in ASEAN, plans Singapore innovation hub
Mastercard will proceed a rollout of authenticated AI-driven transactions across parts of Southeast Asia, alongside plans to establish a regional artificial intelligence center in Singapore, the company said in a press release on Monday.
Taiwan, mainland China, Vietnam offer most affordable data center construction costs in Asia-Pacific
Taiwan, mainland China, and Vietnam offer the most competitive costs for data center construction in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the Data Center Construction Cost Guide 2026 conducted by commercial real estate and property management services firm Cushman & Wakefield.
Japan’s automaker Mitsubishi Motors to join Philippines EV program, plans hybrid production in 2028
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will join the Philippine government’s Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS), signaling a move to expand its electrification efforts in the country, the Japanese automaker said in a press release on Monday.
APAC’s crisis response positions renewables at the core of energy security – BMI
The Strait of Hormuz disruption has prompted Asia-Pacific power systems to prioritize energy security, boosting coal and nuclear generation in the short term while accelerating structural investment in renewables and storage, BMI Country Risk and Industry Research said last Thursday.
India’s tech firm Wipro to acquire IT unit Mindsprint of Singapore’s agribusiness Olam for $291M, signs $1B deal
India's AI-power technology company Wipro will acquire Mindsprint, the technology subsidiary of Singapore's agribusiness Olam Group, for S$375 million ($291 million) cash, as part of a broader strategic partnership that includes a long-term digital transformation deal valued at over $1 billion.
BEYOND Expo introduces a bold new brand identity for the AI era
BEYOND Expo has officially introduced its new Visual Identity (VI) system, marking a significant step in its evolution as a global innovation hub. The upgrade also aligns with its 2026 theme, “AI: Digital to Physical,” reflecting the growing convergence between digital technologies and real-world applications.
Vietnam’s tech “unicorn” VNG extends losses to 5th year, $12.4M in 2025
Vietnam's tech major VNG Group JSC, associated with China's Tencent, Ant Group, and Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC, recorded a post-tax net loss of VND326 billion ($12.4 million) last year, according to its consolidated financial statements for 2025.
