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US-based Robinhood secures in-principle approval to launch brokerage in Singapore
US fintech firm Robinhood has received in-principle approval (IPA) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to offer brokerage services.
Malaysian tech firms partly shielded from energy cost volatility – Kenanga
While Malaysia's technology sector is structurally exposed to energy cost volatility, its earnings impact is partially mitigated by cost pass-through mechanisms, Kenanga Research said in its recent report.
Asia’s softer grid demand amid renewables push for energy security – BMI
Accelerating distributed generation across several Asian markets has driven a downward revision to its on-grid electricity demand forecasts, as more supportive rooftop solar policy and persistently high retail tariffs erode grid-based consumption, BMI Country Risk and Industry Research said in its recent report.
Malaysia deepens national AI partnership with Microsoft
Malaysia’s Ministry of Digital and Microsoft have on Friday announced the launch of Microsoft Elevate, an expanded national artificial intelligence (AI) capacity building initiative to strengthen Malaysia’s AI readiness, aligned with the country’s AI Nation 2030 ambitions.
DBS expands AI program to boost SME AI adoption
DBS, in partnership with Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), have on Friday announced an enhanced version of its Spark GenAI program to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) accelerating their artificial intelligence (AI) transformation.
BII launches $1.5B new climate initiative for Asia
British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom’s development finance institution and impact investor, has on Thursday launched $1.5 billion new climate initiative for Asia.
Korea’s SK Innovation to build 1,500 MW power plant in Vietnam to support AI data center
South Korea's SK Innovation plans to develop a 1,500 MW LNG-fired power plant in Vietnam, partly to electrify a AI data center, highlighting the growing link between energy infrastructure and digital development.
Southeast Asia private equity market falls 10% to $14B amid exit constraints
Southeast Asia’s private equity market remained subdued in 2025, with total deal value declining about 10 percent year-on-year to $14.3 billion across 84 transactions, according to the "Southeast Asia Private Equity Report 2026" report conducted by Bain & Company.
Vietnam, South Korea launch cross-border QR payment service
Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), Vietnam National Payment Corporation (NAPAS), and South Korea's KEB Hana Bank and GLN International, launched a cross-border QR code payment service connecting Vietnam and South Korea on Thursday.
Indonesia’s BNPL platform Kredivo now owns 99.99% of Vietnam’s digital bank Timo
Indonesia's buy now pay later (BNPL) firm Kredivo now holds a 99.99 percent stake at Timo Vietnam JSC, also known as Timo digital bank by BVBank in Vietnam.
