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From viral robot performances to real-world AI: Why BEYOND Expo is a must-go event in 2026

As Asia’s largest tech and innovation ecosystem expo, BEYOND Expo positions itself at the intersection of innovation, commercialization, and cross-border collaboration. The viral robot performance seen during the Spring Festival Gala is one visible example of the physical dimension of AI. At the same time, rapid progress in software models,…

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How business continuity planning needs to change in the AI era

Business continuity planning in the AI era needs a wider lens. It should identify where AI is operationally critical, reduce concentration risk across cloud and data environments, test for integrity failures as well as outages, assume faster attack and decision cycles, and bring leadership, legal, operations, and communications into the same response…

Miro sets up Asia Hub in Singapore to accelerate growth and boost AI collaborations

Miro, the global artificial intelligence (AI) innovation workspace, has announced Asia Hub in Singapore to accelerate growth across the region and bring AI collaborations to new markets.

MyRepublic, Singapore Polytechnic team up to drive applied AI innovation through automation Sandbox

MyRepublic and Singapore Polytechnic (SP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic collaboration to drive applied artificial intelligence (AI) innovation through the co-development of AI training programs leveraging MyRepublic’s AI automation sandbox environment.

RHB sees global semiconductor recovery, robust AI-related demand to support Malaysia’s tech sector

RHB Investment Bank Research sees Malaysia's technology sector revenue and earnings growth momentum to continue to prevail in FY26, supported by the ongoing global semiconductor recovery and robust artificial intelligence (AI)-related demand.

Sweden’s Ericsson, Vietnam’s telco VNPT to jointly modernize airport connectivity

Sweden's networking and telecommunications giant Ericsson and Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) will jointly deliver next-generation mobile infrastructure for major airport projects in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s EV manufacturer VinFast reports $3.9B net loss in 2025

VinFast, the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer under Vietnam's top conglomerate Vingroup, reported a revenue of $3.6 billion and delivery of 196,919 vehicles in 2025, according to its preliminary and unaudited financial results released on Tuesday.

Singapore’s dtcpay raises $10M in Series A led by Vertex Ventures SEA & India

Dtcpay, a digital payments company headquartered in Singapore, announced Tuesday it has raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India.

Why agentic AI and real-time data could be groundbreaking for mining operations

Ultimately, the success of agentic AI depends on access to high-quality, real-time data. Mining organisations that get it right stand to gain stronger margins, improved fuel efficiency, and safer operations. 

Indonesia’s ACV Capital: SE Asia venture market has stabilised, but recovery remains uneven across countries & sectors [Q&A]

We talked to Helen Wong, Managing Partner at ACV Capital, to learn more about AVC Capital’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. She also shared her views on the outlook of tech ecosystem in Indonesia and Southeast Asia for 2026.