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Why OpenClaw is forcing a rethink of AI security, trust, and authority
OpenClaw has become a useful case study for a bigger shift in AI. As agents move from generating answers to taking actions across inboxes, browsers, files, and tools, the real issue is no longer only model accuracy. It is now about authority, trust boundaries, and whether organizations are ready to govern software that can act on their behalf.
Vietnam’s Hanoi capital city urges ride-hailing service Grab to utilize green energy vehicles
The Department of Construction in Vietnam's Hanoi capital has urged couriers and ride-hailing services, including Singapore-headquartered Grab, to build plans to utilize green vehicles, such as electric vehicles (EV).
Financial-payment platform Airwallex ready for full commercial launch in Malaysia
Airwallex, co-headquartered in Singapore and California, has received approval from Bank Negara Malaysia, the central bank of Malaysia, for its e-money issuing and Class A licences, enabling the company to offer a broader range of payment services in Malaysia.
Asia remains world’s most wallet led region as A2A payments accelerate – Worldpay
Asia Pacific (APAC) remains the world’s most wallet led region, with digital wallets accounting for 77 percent of online spend ($ 2.7 trillion) and 63 percent of in-person spend ($6.3 trillion) in 2025 – the highest share of any region worldwide, Worldpay (now Global Payments) said Wednesday.
Singapore-headquartered BDX Data Centers secures $320M loan for AI expansion in Indonesia
BDx Data Centers has secured a $320 million loan facility to support the expansion of its digital infrastructure footprint across Asia, the Signapore-headquartered data center operator with a focus on the Asia-Pacific market said in a release on Wednesday.
Sovereign multitude: The internet after users
Why the future of the web belongs to autonomous AI agents and what that means for your job description
Maybank sees 2026 a pivotal year for EV-related FDIs in Malaysia
2026 would be a pivotal year for electric vehicle (EV)-related foreign direct investments (FDIs) in Malaysia following the expiry of completely built-up (CBU) incentives, Maybank Investment Bank said Tuesday.
Exa Labs opens first Asia office in Singapore to advance AI search infrastructure
Exa Labs, the United States-based AI search engine firm, has on Monday announced the opening of its first Asia office in Singapore.
CIMB sees Malaysia to emerge as ASEAN’s largest sustainable data center hub
Given the breakthroughs in clean energy and green infrastructure, CIMB Securities firmly believes that the pipeline of data center jobs remains intact in Malaysia, which is on track to become ASEAN’s largest sustainable data center hub.
Malaysia’s insurtech firm PolicyStreet raises $21M in Series C funding round
Malaysia-founded PolicyStreet has secured RM84 million (US$21 million) in the first close of its Series C funding round, the insurtech firm said in a press release on Wednesday.
