Singapore

Singapore’s Sembcorp to jointly build $450M data center in Vietnam HCMC

StarMason JSC, a joint venture between Singapore's Sembcorp Development and Vietnam's BB Holdings, has received investment approval for the proposed development of a state-of-the-art hyperscale- and AI-ready data center campus in Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP), Ho Chi Minh City.

Singapore’s Tazapay raises $36M Series B funding led by Circle Ventures

Tazapay, a Singapore-based payment infrastructure provider for emerging markets, announced the close of its Series B extension led by Circle Ventures, bringing total Series B funding to $36 million.

Foxconn invests $287M in Vietnam unit Fulian Precision Technology Component

Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision (Foxconn), a global electronic manufacturer known for making Apple, Sony, and Xiaomi products, has poured an additional $287.1 million in its Vietnam-based wholly-owned unit Fulian Precision Technology Component.

Startale closes $63M Series A investment from SBI, Sony Innovation Fund

Singapore-based blockchain firm Startale Group announced Wednesday the second close of its Series A round, securing $50 million from SBI Group, Inc.

Singtel Innov8 backs ROBOTERA $145M strategic round

Singapore-based Singtel Innov8 has backed Chinese robotics company ROBOTERA's RMB 1 billion ($145 million) strategic round.

IMDA launches AI Bootcamp to boost enterprises AI transformation in Singapore

To drive artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among local enterprises seeking to transform their businesses in Singapore, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has rolled out the new Digital Leaders Accelerator Bootcamp (DLAB) as part of the National AI Impact Program.

MAS partners industry to develop AI Risk Management Toolkit for the financial sector

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced the successful conclusion of phase two of Project MindForge, which culminates in the publication of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk Management Toolkit for the financial services sector.

Singapore’s Grab to buy Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda Taiwan business for $600M

After the acquisition, Grab will have a presence across 21 cities in Taiwan.

Singapore’s Horizon Quantum lists in US after merging with dMY Squared

Horizon Quantum Computing Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based software infrastructure for quantum applications, has been listed as a special purpose acquisition company in the United States following the business combination with dMY Squared Technology Group, Inc. (dMY).

Rio Tinto partners with AI Singapore to strengthen AI capabilities

Global miner Rio Tinto has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with AI Singapore (AISG) to develop and scale artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that address operational challenges across its supply chains.