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YTL AI Labs has on Tuesday launched ILMU Claw, enabling Malaysian users, developers, and enterprises to build autonomous AI agents, hosted entirely on Malaysian infrastructure through the secure YTL AI Cloud.

Fushan Technology (Vietnam), a subsidiary of Foxconn (also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry), is seeking permission to manufacture humanoid robots in its factory in Vietnam's northern province of Bac Ninh.

Singapore-based technology firm Sea Limited announced Monday the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence (AI CoE) in the country, with support from Digital Industry Singapore (DISG), a joint office by Singapore Economic Development Board, Enterprise Singapore, and Infocomm Media Development Authority.

Atome Philippines, under Singapore-headquartered digital finance platform Atome, and the Philippines' multi-channel payment platform Bayad will collaborate to enable users to pay bills directly within the Atome app.

Regional software consulting firm Nimble has announced its first strategic investment in Relationship Republic, a Thailand-based loyalty and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions provider.

Malaysia-based digital asset exchange Hata has raised $8 million in a Series A funding round led by cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, alongside several global family offices.

Singapore has put forward a new international standard, ISO/IEC 42119-8, to standardize the testing methodology for Generative AI systems, aimed at strengthening the foundation for trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) testing.

Global investment firm EQT announced Tuesday the final close of BPEA Private Equity Fund IX, reaching its hard cap with $15.6 billion in total commitments, including $14.9 billion in fee-generating assets under management.

Salmon Group, a technology financial company, announced Monday a $100 million financing round, marking a significant milestone in enhancing the company’s growth trajectory in the Philippines.