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Amber International Holding Limited, a Singapore-based provider of institutional crypto financial services & solutions and operating under the brand name "Amber Premium", has announced $25.5 million of private placement to accelerate institutional crypto expansion.

Kahoot!, the Norwegian learning and engagement platform, announced Monday the launch of its Singapore office as its Asia Pacific (APAC) hub to support and accelerate its rapid growth across the region.

Malaysia's northern state Penang has launched a flagship Silicon Research & Incubation Space to power local integrated circuit (IC) design breakthroughs.

Taiwan-based insurance firm Shin Kong Vietnam and Vietnam-based PVI Insurance have on Tuesday held a formal opening ceremony, marking the beginning of their strategic cooperation and the official launch of a new compulsory third party liability (CTPL) insurance platform.

Malaysia’s ambitions to become Southeast Asia’s leading electric vehicle (EV) hub took a major leap forward with the official launch of MYR 3.2 billion ($750 million) INV New Material Technology Sdn. Bhd.’s cutting-edge lithium-ion battery separator facility.

Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), has inked a strategic partnership with Pangkalan Bekalan Kemaman Sdn Bhd (PBKSB), a subsidiary of Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Berhad (EPIC), to drive digital transformation through centralized warehousing at the Kemaman supply base.

Singapore has launched the National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Center for Gallium Nitride (NSTIC [GaN]) to lead the country in next-generation semiconductor innovation.

Malaysian telco Maxis has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and a greener future by showcased its progress in emissions reduction, and its initiatives to expand adoption of renewable energy across Malaysia.

Maybank Investment Bank has remained cautious on Malaysia's technology sector amid US tariff uncertainties.

Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) has announced its decision to make an limited partner (LP) investment of JPY3.5 billion ($22.5 million) in Genesia Venture Fund IV Investment Limited Partnership (GV-4), which is managed by Genesia Ventures, Inc. (Genesia).