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RHB turns cautious on Malaysia’s data center as US AI diffusion rules present structural risk
RHB Investment Bank is turning cautious on Malaysia's data center (DC) as the US artificial intelligence diffusion (USAID) rules present a structural risk to the multi-year growth story.
January 21, 2025
News,Blockchain / Crypto,Singapore
Singapore’s crypto.com secures preliminary approval for MiCA license from EU regulators
Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange company Crypto.com said last Friday it has received in-principle approval of markets in crypto assets (MiCA) license.
January 20, 2025
Singapore’s GFTN partners Odisha to establish Fintech hub in Bhubaneswar
Government of Odisha’s Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Department and the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a Global Competency Center in Bhubaneshwar Odisha to foster FinTech collaboration.
January 20, 2025
News,Indonesia,SEA,Venture Capital
East Ventures closes inaugural GP-led secondary transaction with Coller Capital
East Ventures, a venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, announced Monday that it has closed its inaugural general partner (GP)-led secondary transaction.
January 20, 2025
AirAsia MOVE onboards SriLankan Airlines as latest direct airline partner
Malaysia-based Capital A's online travel agent (OTA) platform AirAsia MOVE has onboarded Sri Lanka’s National Carrier, SriLankan Airlines as its latest direct airline partner on the platform.
January 20, 2025
Securities Commission Malaysia releases NSRF guidance to help companies drive sustainability reporting
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has on Monday released the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF) guidance to help companies' board of directors drive sustainability reporting.
January 20, 2025
News,Singapore,Telecommunications
Singtel partners DSTA and HTX to enhance defense and national security via network technology
Singaporean telecommunication firm Singtel has on Monday announced that it has partnered the Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) to deploy network slicing technology island wide to bolster their capabilities and the national security of Singapore.
January 20, 2025
MIDF: fear over US AI chip export curbs impact on Malaysia’s data center development may have been overblown
MIDF Research said Monday that the fear over the United States' artificial intelligence (AI) chip export curbs on Malaysia's data center development may have been overblown.
January 20, 2025
News,Investments,Singapore,Mergers and Acquisitions
SC Ventures-incubated Dealcierge acquired by Eden Exchange to establish one of the largest M&A marketplace in APAC
The edenX platform brings together the complementary networks, technology, IP, and teams of Eden Exchange and Dealcierge to create an expanded digital and collaborative ecosystem aiming to drive market growth across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and ultimately globally.
January 20, 2025
Singapore’s Carousell partners GoGoX to launch Carousell Official Delivery for bulky furniture
Introduced in partnership with GoGoX, a logistics tech company in Asia, this enhancement makes buying and selling larger items easy and convenient, particularly during Singapore’s peak demand for preloved furniture in the lead-up to Chinese New Year and Hari Raya
January 20, 2025