China
Grab, Momenta team up to bring autonomous driving technology to Southeast Asia
Momenta, a Chinese autonomous driving technology company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, which includes a strategic investment by Grab and a joint effort to bring advanced autonomous driving technologies to the region’s complex urban mobility markets.
MAS launches e-CNY pilot for Singapore travellers
Singapore and China have deepened financial cooperation through new RMB and capital market initiatives, including launching e-CNY pilot for Singapore travelers.
WNBA Champion Sabrina Ionescu becomes Global Brand Ambassador for Ant International
Four-time WNBA All-Star Sabrina Ionescu has becomes a new Global Brand Ambassador for Ant International, a Singapore-based digital payments firm.
Temasek-backed D3 Bio secures $108M in Series B financing to advance global clinical programs
D3 Bio, a global clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of innovative oncology therapeutics, has announced the completion of a $108 million Series B financing round.
Alibaba Cloud enables Ryt Bank’s smart digital banking and PRO-NET’s national EV platform through strategic collaborations
Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, announced Wednesday two significant collaborations supporting Malaysia’s national digital transformation agenda.
China and Vietnam launch cross-border QR payment program
UnionPay International (UPI) and the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) have officially launched a pilot program for cross-border QR payments connecting China and Vietnam.
Huawei secures $84.66M financing from AmBank to boost 5G network in Malaysia
Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has secured MYR 350 million ($84.66 million) supply chain financing facilities from AmBank Group to boost 5G network in Malaysia.
WeRide partners Uber to launch Middle East’s first driverless robotaxi in Abu Dhabi
WeRide, a China-based autonomous driving technology firm, and Uber Technologies, have on Wednesday announced the launch of Level 4 fully driverless Robotaxi commercial operations in Abu Dhabi.
ComfortDelGro, Hello collaborate on Robotaxi deployment in China and overseas markets
ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited announced Tuesday that its subsidiary, ComfortDelGro (China) Pte. Ltd., has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hello Robotaxi to collaborate on large-scale commercial Robotaxi deployment in China and overseas markets.
XIN Summit media day shines a spotlight on Shenzhen’s tech scene
As a newly launched sub-brand of BEYOND Expo, the summit centers on the AI hardware ecosystem and cutting-edge technologies, offering immersive experiences and targeted networking opportunities. It aims to create a platform for in-depth engagement among global media, industry KOLs, and innovative companies.
