Singapore

KBank, StraitX, Grab team up to expand Q Wallet to enable Thailand–Singapore cross-border payments

Thailand's KASIKORNBANK (KBank) has teamed up with Singapore's StraitsX and Grab to expand Q Wallet to enable Thailand–Singapore cross-border payments.

Singapore AI startup OnSite raises $1.3M to solve construction inefficiencies

OnSite, a Singapore-based startup developing an AI-powered communication platform for the construction and facilities management industry, has raised S$1.7 million ($1.3 million) in a seed funding round.

Oiltek partners BioSeaga to build $350M Sustainable Aviation Fuel production facility in Malaysia

Singapore-based technology and renewable energy solutions provider Oiltek International Limited has teamed up with Brunei-based renewable fuel and food security company BioSeaga Group to co-develop a $350 million Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facility with a planned capacity of approximately 300 tons per day, to be located in Sabah, Malaysia.

Singapore’s private healthcare fragmentation spurs rise of integrated, tech-driven platforms [interview]

As digital transformation accelerates across industries, Singapore’s private healthcare sector is facing a critical bottleneck: while medical innovation and digital tools are advancing rapidly, the underlying infrastructure connecting providers, insurers, and patients remains fragmented.

India’s tech firm Wipro to acquire IT unit Mindsprint of Singapore’s agribusiness Olam for $291M, signs $1B deal

India's AI-power technology company Wipro will acquire Mindsprint, the technology subsidiary of Singapore's agribusiness Olam Group, for S$375 million ($291 million) cash, as part of a broader strategic partnership that includes a long-term digital transformation deal valued at over $1 billion.

Singapore’s GIC invests in Japanese lifestyle retail company SAZABY LEAGUE

GIC, the Singapore-based institutional investor, has become Japanese lifestyle retail company SAZABY LEAGUE, Ltd's minority equity partner.

Western Union completes acquisition of Dash from Singtel

Global payment firm Western Union announced Wednesday that, following receipt of all required regulatory approvals, it has completed its acquisition of Dash (Singcash Pte. Ltd), the Singapore-based digital wallet previously owned by Singtel.

Singapore elevates national standard for EV charging systems to support safer charging infrastructure

To support the continued expansion of Singapore’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network and the adoption of emerging charging technologies, the national EV charging standard, Technical Reference 25 (TR25:2022) will be elevated to a Singapore Standard, SS 722 with effect from April 1, 2026, Enterprise Singapore said Tuesday.

TikTok invests $125M in Vietnam

TikTok has invested $125 million in Ho Chi Minh City, the southern economic hub of Vietnam, the municipal Department of Finance said on Thursday.

Grab, WeRide officially launch Singapore’s first autonomous public ride service

Grab, the Singapore-based superapp, in partnership with WeRide, the China-based autonomous driving technology firm, have on Wednesday officially commenced public operations for the (autonomously intelligent ride (Ai.R) service in Punggol.