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US’s Aptar Digital Health acquires Singapore healthcare firm Healint

Aptar Digital Health, a global digital health solutions provider, has on Wednesday announced that it has acquired Healint, a Singapore-based digital health company. The acquisition of Healint aligns with Aptar Digital Health strategy to broaden its portfolio in neurology and strengthen its global footprint for digital health deployment.

Indonesia issues regulations requiring Google, Meta to compensate news publishers – report

"The spirit of the regulation is... to ensure a fair cooperation between media and digital platforms, provide clearer cooperation framework between them," Jokowi was quoted as saying.

Delivery Hero ends talks on potential sale of selected SEA foodpanda business

Delivery Hero SE, Germay-based local delivery platform, has on Wednesday announced that it has terminated discussions with the main negotiating counterpart regarding a potential sale of its foodpanda business in selected Southeast Asian markets covering Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos.

South Korea’s InnoCSR secures new investment from ADB Ventures, Garden Impact Fund, and Clarion Newlife Capital

South Korea's green energy firm InnoCSR has secured a substantial investment for its technology, Good Bricks System, through a successful Series A funding round. This new investment comes from ADB Ventures, along with support from Singapore-based Garden Impact Fund and Clarion Newlife Capital.

Singapore’s Novosol bolsters expansion plans with additional Series B funding

Novosol, a Singapore-based mobile advertising technology player, has successfully raised total Series B funding to over $10 million via Singapore and the United Kingdom Family Offices. This significant investment will support Novosol's expansion plans in key markets across the Middle East and South Asia, which include Vietnam, Thailand, and others.

Vietnam’s VinFast to build $500M integrated EV manufacturing site in India

Vietnamese automaker VinFast Auto announced Wednesday that it will break ground at its integrated electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing site in Thoothukudi City, Tamil Nadu on Sunday (February 25), with a commitment of $500 million for the first phase.

Thailand approves incentives for companies transitioning to electric trucks & buses – report

By 2030, Thailand aims to convert 30 percent of its annual production of 2.5 million vehicles into EVs, according to a government plan.

Philippine government, Grab working to legalize motor taxis – report

GrabCar operates in 25 cities while GrabFood provides services to more than 100 cities nationwide, according to the report.

Indonesia issues more tax incentives for EV sales – report

The Indonesian government aims for 600,000 EVs to be domestically produced by 2030. That would be more than 100 times the number sold in Indonesia in the first half of 2023.