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CSA releases Addendum to support system owners in securing Agentic AI system

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has released Securing Agentic AI – an Addendum to the Guidelines and Companion Guide on Securing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems for public consultation.

Singapore’s Bluwhale secures $10M strategic Series A in institutional funding

Bluwhale, the Singapore-based decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) network powering agents on blockchains, announced Wednesday the close of its $10 million Series A funding round backed by a global financial institution and top L1/L2 blockchains.

IBM, NUS and Chiang Mai University partner to advance AI and quantum innovation across ASEAN

The United States-based technology firm IBM, National University of Singapore (NUS) and Chiang Mai University (CMU) have teamed up to advance artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum innovation across ASEAN.

Singapore’s Antler backs ChatCut’s $1.35M seed round

ChatCut, a United States-based conversational artificial intelligence (AI) video editing platform, has closed a $1.35 million seed round led by China's ZhenFund with participation from Singapore's Antler.

Singapore’s Endowus closes $70M fundraise led by Illuminate Financial

Endowus, the Singapore-based independent wealth advisory and investment platform, announced Wednesday the close of its latest funding round, raising more than $70 million.

Singapore’s StraitsX raises $10M from UQPAY for regional expansion

StraitsX, the Singapore-based stablecoin settlement firm, has raised $10 million strategic investment from UQPAY, a cross-border payment solutions provider, for regional expansion.

Grab launches third-party Partner Apps within Grab app

Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, announced Wednesday the launch of partner apps including Firsty, HelloRide, Jolibox, redBus and Drive lah.

Manus AI partners Heicoders Academy to launch AI Agent Upskilling Course in Singapore

Manus AI and Heicoders Academy, Singapore’s practitioner-led tech training institute, has partnered exclusively to launch GA100: Generative AI & Agentic Systems, Singapore’s first hands-on AI agent upskilling course in using Manus AI for working professionals.

Malaysia and Singapore to conduct full feasibility study for second power interconnection

Malaysia's state-owned utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), energy solutions provider SP Group and Singapore's government owned Singapore Energy Interconnections (SGEI), have signed a joint development agreement (JDA) on last Friday to conduct a full feasibility study for the development of a second electricity interconnection between Peninsular…

Group-IB launches Asia-Pacific’s first Cyber Fusion Center in Singapore

Group-IB, a creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announced Tuesday the launch of its first Cyber Fusion Center in the Asia-Pacific region.