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6G could add $1.24T to global economy by 2040, but spectrum shortages risk losing $520B of benefits – GSMA
6G mobile networks could contribute an additional $1.24 trillion to the global economy in 2040, equivalent to 0.7 percent of global gross domestic product (GDP), but insufficient spectrum availability could put as much as $520 billion – or 42 percent – of that economic opportunity at risk, according to a new report published on Thursday by the GSMA, which…
Renewable energy expansion faces rising infrastructure risks, FM Report Warns
Risks associated with renewable energy and other emerging power technologies are outpacing the expansion of global energy infrastructure, raising concerns over construction costs, insurance premiums and investment returns, according to a report by commercial property insurer FM revealed on Friday.
Sand.ai closes $200 million Series A+ for video AI
Chinese video-generation startup Sand.ai has completed a $200 million Series A+ round led by CoStone Capital and Wangsu Science & Technology.
AMD, FuriosaAI and MangoBoost plan Seoul AI cluster
AMD, FuriosaAI and MangoBoost will develop a heterogeneous AI infrastructure system and target a Seoul reference deployment in 2027.
Pyvio secures Singapore major payment institution licence
Pyvio has secured a Singapore Major Payment Institution licence covering five regulated services, including cross-border transfers and e-money issuance.
Southeast Asia IPO Market slows as Malaysia defies regional downturn – EY
Southeast Asia's initial public offering (IPO) market weakened in the first nine months of 2026, with the number of listings falling 26 percent and proceeds declining 13 percent year on year, despite stronger activity in Malaysia, according to the latest IPO market statistics revealed by EY on Thursday.
Singapore, New Zealand and South Korea make progress on Green Economy Trade Pact
Singapore, New Zealand and South Korea have made significant progress in negotiations on the Green Economy Partnership Agreement (GEPA), with discussions covering trade-related climate measures, low-emissions goods, environmental certificates and sustainable aviation fuel.
Metasurface completes Singapore-Hong Kong dual listing
Singapore precision engineering company Metasurface completed its SGX Catalist debut after raising S$9.72 million in a fully subscribed placement.
mamun raises $3M seed to finance Gulf-Asia trade from Muscat
mamun, a Sharia-compliant trade finance platform, has raised $3 million in a seed round led by Phaze Ventures through its Oman Fund, with participation from Jasoor Ventures.
Ondine Capital closes first round of Fund III with Taiwan chip firms as LPs
Ondine Capital has announced the first close of its third US dollar-denominated venture fund, with commitments from institutional and strategic limited partners, including several leading Taiwanese semiconductor companies.
