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Balancing intelligence and energy: The strategic shift toward smaller AI models
To survive the next phase of development, organizations must mandate that AI teams start with energy efficiency as a foundational operating principle and consider energy implications at every stage of the AI lifecycle, from data curation to deployment. By applying holistic thinking to IT challenges, developers will be able to refine their techniques and…
Sterling Bank joins Thunes’ direct global network to drive cross-border payments for Nigerian expatriates
Thunes, the Singapore-based payment, has announced a collaboration with Sterling Bank, one of Nigeria’s commercial banks, to drive easy-access cross-border payments for Nigerians in the diaspora.
Singapore’s Republic Polytechnic accelerates AI transformation to develop future-ready learners and an AI-adept workforce
Republic Polytechnic (RP) unveiled Thursday a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) transformation strategy that will strengthen its teaching and learning ecosystem, deepen staff capabilities, and expand industry partnerships to meet Singapore’s growing demand for AI skilled talent.
Seraya Partners invests $250M in South Korea solar, wind renewable energy platform G&B Infratech
Singapore-based Seraya Partners has completed its first investment from Seraya Partners Fund II (Fund II) by acquiring a controlling interest in G&B Infratech, a South Korea-headquartered solar and wind renewable energy developer and operator (G&B).
PayNet Fintech Hub supports 50 fintechs with over $1.23M in value-added support
Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) said Thursday that its fintech hub has supported 50 fintechs with over MYR 5 million ($1.23 million) in value-added support since launching.
Malaysian businesses expect electricity demand to surge by 2028 as electrification, AI accelerate – EY
Malaysian businesses are at the forefront of a major energy transformation, as new research reveals surging electricity demand, ambitious sustainability targets, and growing expectations for smarter, greener energy solutions.
Grab partners with GAC to enhance electric vehicle ride-hailing experience in Southeast Asia
Grab, the Singapore-based superapp, and Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), the China-based smart electric mobility firm, have forged a strategic partnership, to deploy an initial 20,000 high-performance electric vehicles (EVs) across Southeast Asia.
CapitaLand backs smart logistics infrastructure firm ALP
CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), a Singapore-based real asset manager, announced Thursday two initiatives as part of its broader strategy to deepen logistics expertise and accelerate platform growth across Asia Pacific (APAC).
Open Campus partners with government of Madhya Pradesh and Geeks of Gurukul to digitize 50 million academic records
Animoca Brands-backed Open Campus, the community-led decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) building the blockchain-powered financial layer for education, announced Thursday it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Madhya Pradesh and Geeks of Gurukul to digitize the state of Madhya Pradesh’s 50 million student and…
J&T Express hits record 30B parcel volume in 2025 with 22.2 percent y-o-y growth
J&T Global Express Limited (J&T Express), a global integrated logistics service operator, announced Tuesday that it hits record 30 billion parcel volume in 2025 with 22.2 percent year on year growth.
