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Malaysia’s unicorn Carsome raises over $30M in a strategic fundraising round
With the support from the HKIC, Carsome will drive initiatives across areas such as supply chain sourcing and technology collaboration, accelerating the application of data and artificial intelligence (AI) in the automotive sector, which further empowers Carsome for its regional expansion.
Sweden’s Ericsson, Vietnam’s telco VNPT to jointly modernize airport connectivity
Sweden's networking and telecommunications giant Ericsson and Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) will jointly deliver next-generation mobile infrastructure for major airport projects in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s EV manufacturer VinFast reports $3.9B net loss in 2025
VinFast, the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer under Vietnam's top conglomerate Vingroup, reported a revenue of $3.6 billion and delivery of 196,919 vehicles in 2025, according to its preliminary and unaudited financial results released on Tuesday.
Singapore’s dtcpay raises $10M in Series A led by Vertex Ventures SEA & India
Dtcpay, a digital payments company headquartered in Singapore, announced Tuesday it has raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India.
Indonesia’s ACV Capital: SE Asia venture market has stabilised, but recovery remains uneven across countries & sectors [Q&A]
We talked to Helen Wong, Managing Partner at ACV Capital, to learn more about AVC Capital’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. She also shared her views on the outlook of tech ecosystem in Indonesia and Southeast Asia for 2026.
Ant International becomes official sponsor of Argentine national football team in Asia region
Singapore-based Ant International has announced a partnership with the Argentina National Football Team, becoming an official sponsor of the team in the Asia region, excluding the Middle East.
Penang allocates 10 acres of industrial land for the establishment of Penang ATE Campus
Penang State Government has announced the allocation of 10 acres of land for the development of the Penang Automation, Test and Equipment (ATE) Campus.
Malaysia boosts AI, semiconductor push for technological sovereignty amid global uncertainties
Malaysia is intensifying efforts to strengthen its domestic technological capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, digital technology, and innovation, as the country seeks strategic control over the technologies that will underpin its future economy.
Vietnam opens $266M national space center with Japanese support
The Vietnam National Space Center, developed with official development assistance (ODA) from Japan, was inaugurated on March 13 with the participation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Digital Edge secures $665M to advance AI-ready hyperscale campus in Indonesia
Singapore's data center operator Digital Edge has on Monday announced the successful close of a $665 million green loan to support the development of the first phase of its 500MW CGK Campus in the GIIC Industrial Estate in Bekasi – a $4.5 billion multi-phase investment and one of Indonesia’s largest artificial intelligence (AI)-ready hyperscale data center…
