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Illustration showing an AI assistant using CALL-E to make a phone call

AI Rudder launches CALL-E voice agent for phone calls

Singapore-headquartered AI Rudder launched CALL-E, which lets approved AI assistant workflows place phone calls and return transcripts and evidence.

UK, Singapore and Thailand central banks complete trial of synchronized cross-currency FX settlement

The Bank of England, Monetary Authority of Singapore, and Bank of Thailand said Friday they have completed trial of synchronized foreign exchange (FX) settlement across different currencies and systems.

Singapore sees threefold rise in reported cyber incidents since September, CSA warns

The average monthly number of reported cyber incidents in Singapore has tripled since September compared with the January-August period, prompting the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) to urge organizations to strengthen their cyber defenses against increasingly opportunistic attacks.

Singapore bans Alice Huang from re-entering, regarding Megaspeed probe

Alice Huang, a former CEO and controller of Megaspeed International, has received a stern warning from police and been barred from re-entering Singapore, the Ministry of Home Affairs said Thursday.

Singapore healthcare sector hit by cyber incidents; government steps up vigilance

Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) has called on public and private healthcare providers to strengthen their cybersecurity measures following a series of incidents involving unauthorized access to the information technology (IT) systems of six healthcare and healthcare-related entities.

Carbon Measures opens Singapore office, launches first local industrial decarbonization pilot

Carbon Measures has announced the establishment of its Singapore office, which will serve as its Asia-Pacific hub, expanding its technical expertise and knowledge capabilities while strengthening engagement with key stakeholders across the region.

Singtel raises EBIT guidance as underlying profit up 10 percent to $1.16 billion in first half

Singapore's largest mobile operator Singtel Group has raised its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) guidance as its underlying profit up 10 percent to S$1.49 billion ($1.16 billion) in the first half.

Sea’s profit growth faces pressure from higher Shopee, AI investments – Maybank

Sea’s earnings growth is expected to face pressure from higher investment spending, rising credit costs at its financial services business and a more moderate growth outlook for e-commerce platform Shopee, despite continued expansion across its three core businesses, Maybank Investment Bank Research said on Wednesday. 

Megaspeed, Singapore-registered Nvidia cloud customer, cooperating with US export inspections

Megaspeed International, a Singapore-registered cloud partner of Nvidia, takes its US export-control obligations seriously and has cooperated with inspections by the US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security.

Thailand’s Horizon Group raises $12.5M from Singapore’s Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India

Horizon Group, the Bangkok-headquartered consumer wellness company behind the Lunio sleep brand, has raised $12.5 million in a Series A round from Singapore-based Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, which was the sole investor.