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Singapore’s Charge+ completes $8M Series A funding with TNB Aura and TRIVE

Charge+, a Singapore-based electric vehicle (EV) charging operator, has completed Series A funding round with $8million raised. Series A is led by TRIVE Venture Capital with Christopher Quek joining the Charge+ board, and with TNB Aura leading the recent Series A2 round.

Singapore’s Clime Capital invests in Philippine solar provider Upgrade Energy

Clime Capital, the Singapore-based fund manager dedicated to driving the shift towards a low-carbon economy, has on Monday announced an investment through the South East Clean Energy Fund II (SEACEF II) in Upgrade Energy Philippines (UGEP), a key player in the Philippine solar project landscape.

BMI : Malaysia agritech adoption to accelerate as 5G connectivity spreads

Technology-related investments in Malaysia's agribusiness sector are expected to pick up over the next five years, as 5G connectivity becomes more widespread and the state's support for increased productivity and efficiency takes shape, BMI Country Risk and Industry Research said last Friday.

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Combating online gaming threats in Malaysia

While gaming offers numerous benefits and enjoyment, it's crucial for #Malaysia gamers, especially the youth and their parents, to be aware of the potential risks. Ensuring a safe and secure #Gaming environment is every gamer's responsibility. It's crucial to share knowledge and resources about online safety, responsible gaming practices, and mental health…

Malaysia’s Systech partners Pinetop Technology Venture to develop data centers

Malaysia-based technology firm Systech has partnered with Pinetop Technology Venture Sdn. Bhd. to develop and operate data centers.

IFC provides $60M green financing to Indonesia’s Gunung Raja Paksi to boost decarbonization

World Bank's International Finance Corporation (IFC) has inked deal to provide $60 million green financing to Indonesian steel producer Gunung Raja Paksi (GRP).

Singapore’s Smartkarma acquires commodities alternative data and insights platform Helixtap

Smartkarma, a Singapore-based global investment intelligence platform, has announced the acquisition of Helixtap, a global commodities alternative data and insights platform.

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Gojek to exit Vietnam market – report

Gojek said the decision, made by its parent company GoTo after assessing its market presence in Vietnam, aims to strengthen business operations and aligns with the company's long-term growth strategy.

FLOW and ALLHC celebrate topping off for A-FLOW ML1 Data Center in Philippines

With the completion of the first building’s structural framework, the Data Center is slated to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2024 (Q4 2024) with an initial 6MW capacity ready for service.

Malaysia Digital Minister says National AI Office to start operations in November

Gobind said one of the National AI Office’s main areas of focus will be to create an ecosystem to make Malaysia a regional AI hub.