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Alipay introduces AI payment service for autonomous agents
China's online and mobile payment platform Alipay has launched a new AI-powered payment service that allows autonomous AI agents to make purchases and complete transactions based on user instructions.
Singapore’s maritime sector to accelerate AI adoption under new partnership
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) among maritime companies in Singapore to improve productivity and strengthen competitiveness.
YTL AI Labs launches ILMU Claw to tap growing agentic AI trend
YTL AI Labs has on Tuesday launched ILMU Claw, enabling Malaysian users, developers, and enterprises to build autonomous AI agents, hosted entirely on Malaysian infrastructure through the secure YTL AI Cloud.
Singapore launches OCEANS-X to advance maritime digital connectivity, support global trade flows
Singapore has launched OCEANS[1]-X, a new data and Application Programming Interface (API) exchange platform developed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).
Foxconn to manufacture humanoid robots in Vietnam
Fushan Technology (Vietnam), a subsidiary of Foxconn (also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry), is seeking permission to manufacture humanoid robots in its factory in Vietnam's northern province of Bac Ninh.
Sea establishes AI Center of Excellence in Singapore to drive AI innovation, capability building
Singapore-based technology firm Sea Limited announced Monday the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence (AI CoE) in the country, with support from Digital Industry Singapore (DISG), a joint office by Singapore Economic Development Board, Enterprise Singapore, and Infocomm Media Development Authority.
Singapore’s digital finance platform Atome, Philippines’ payment platform Bayad expand in-app bill payments
Atome Philippines, under Singapore-headquartered digital finance platform Atome, and the Philippines' multi-channel payment platform Bayad will collaborate to enable users to pay bills directly within the Atome app.
Technological firm Nimble invests in Thai loyalty-CRM service Relationship Republic
Regional software consulting firm Nimble has announced its first strategic investment in Relationship Republic, a Thailand-based loyalty and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions provider.
Malaysia’s digital asset exchange Hata secures $8M in Series A funding led by Bybit
Malaysia-based digital asset exchange Hata has raised $8 million in a Series A funding round led by cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, alongside several global family offices.
