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BEYOND Awards 2026 announces its first group of global judges
The initial group of judges for BEYOND Awards 2026 embodies this commitment. Spanning diverse regions and industries, these distinguished experts will evaluate submissions for the BEYOND Innovation Awards and the BEYOND Best of Innovation Awardsacross multiple dimensions — including technological disruption, business foresight, market potential, and social…
Primer and HitPay partner to unlock faster global expansion for Southeast Asia’s merchants
Global payment firm Primer and Singapore-based unified commerce platform Hitpay have announced a new partnership, unlocking faster access to global markets for merchants across Southeast Asia.
Bursa Malaysia launches first ever quality factor indexes to showcase companies with strong financial characteristics
Bursa Malaysia has on Monday launched the Bursa Malaysia Quality 50 Index (BMQ) and the Bursa Malaysia Quality 50 Shariah Index (BMQ-S), the exchange’s first in-house indexes that are based on financial performance.
MAS proposes legislative and regulatory changes to facilitate dual listings on global listing board
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the Securities and Futures Act 2001 (SFA) and draft regulations to facilitate dual listings on the Global Listing Board.
Ant International partners with Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol to expand AI capabilities
Ant International, a Singapore-based global payment firm, is collaborating on the launch of Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a new open standard for agentic commerce that works across the entire shopping journey — from discovery and buying to post-purchase support.
Singapore’s Zeya Health secures $575,000 Pre-seed funding from Antler and strategic angel investors
Zeya Health, a Singapore-based healthcare technology company building artificial intelligence (AI)-native infrastructure for healthcare providers, has raised $575,000 in pre-seed funding from Antler and a group of strategic angel investors.
Malaysia’s Bioeconomy Corp eyes $540M revenue in 2026
The Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corporation) is eyeing MYR 2.2 billion ($540 million) of revenue in 2026.
Malaysia orders temporary restrictions on GROK as X fails to implement safeguards
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has on last Sunday directed a temporary restriction on access to the Grok artificial intelligence (AI) for users in Malaysia, effective 11 January 2026.
Sterling Bank joins Thunes’ direct global network to drive cross-border payments for Nigerian expatriates
Thunes, the Singapore-based payment, has announced a collaboration with Sterling Bank, one of Nigeria’s commercial banks, to drive easy-access cross-border payments for Nigerians in the diaspora.
Singapore’s Republic Polytechnic accelerates AI transformation to develop future-ready learners and an AI-adept workforce
Republic Polytechnic (RP) unveiled Thursday a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) transformation strategy that will strengthen its teaching and learning ecosystem, deepen staff capabilities, and expand industry partnerships to meet Singapore’s growing demand for AI skilled talent.
