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Teleport records higher cargos, parcels in the first quarter
Teleport, the logistics arm of Malaysia-based Capital A, has recorded a significant increase in operations for the first quarter of 2026.
Singapore’s AI adoption remains limited and at an early stage
The artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in Singapore remains limited and at an early stage, its Ministry of Manpower said in a recent report.
Germany’s AIXTRON SE inks deal to build greenfield manufacturing facility in Penang
AIXTRON SE, the German provider of deposition equipment for the semiconductor industry, has concluded an agreement on greenfield manufacturing facility in Penang, Malaysia, with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
Singapore’s Brano Therapeutics raises $6.8M seed funding to advance heart failure treatments
Brano Therapeutics, a spin-off from Singapore's Duke-NUS Medical School, has secured $6.8 million in seed funding to support the development of new treatments for heart failure, including heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), a condition with limited therapeutic options.
Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands launches $10M investment for AI agent platform
Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands will invest up to $10 million in selected early-stage projects building on its AI agent platform, known as “Minds.”
Global spending on digital identity verification to rise 55% by 2030: Juniper Research
Global spending on digital identity verification will increase by 55 percent between 2026 and 2030, rising from just under $19 billion in 2026, according to a new study by the United Kingdom-based Juniper Research.
HTX inks ten agreements with innovation, research partners to strengthen science and tech capabilities for public safety in Singapore
Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) has announced the formalization of collaboration agreements with ten likeminded partners, from government, industry and academia, range from artificial intelligence (AI) and space tech, to industry innovations and an expanding research ecosystem.
Intel transfers semiconductor equipment to support training, research in Vietnam
Intel has completed the handover of 31 chip assembly and testing machines to Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) in Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam National University Hanoi in the capital city of Hanoi.
MIVSB partners UBD to boost deep-tech commercialization across Malaysia and Brunei
MIMOS International Venture Sdn. Bhd. (MIVSB), the commercialization arm of MIMOS Berhad, has formalized a strategic partnership with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), marking a significant milestone in Malaysia–Brunei innovation cooperation, reinforcing both countries’ roles in driving deep-tech commercialization across the region.
AI-powered study app Gauth launches live tutor feature in Vietnam
Gauth, a study AI app, has introduced its Live Tutor feature in Vietnam, expanding its AI-powered study platform in the Southeast Asian market.
