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Toyota to build $360M factory line in Vietnam to manufacture hybrid vehicles

Japan's automotive manufacturer Toyota is set to invest $360 million in building a hybrid vehicle line within its factory in Vietnam, Toyota Vietnam CEO Hirata Osamu said.

Singapore’s Sembcorp to jointly build $450M data center in Vietnam HCMC

StarMason JSC, a joint venture between Singapore's Sembcorp Development and Vietnam's BB Holdings, has received investment approval for the proposed development of a state-of-the-art hyperscale- and AI-ready data center campus in Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP), Ho Chi Minh City.

Thailand sets new rules for E-commerce platforms to curb unfair trade

Thailand’s Trade Competition Commission (TCCT) has introduced new guidelines for e-commerce platforms, setting out standards on pricing and business conduct aimed at curbing unfair trade practices and preventing market dominance in the country’s fast-growing digital economy.

Kenanga foresees heightened external risks for Malaysia’s technology sector

Kenanga Research has on Friday downgraded Malaysia’s technology sector rating to neutral from overweight as external risks have intensified, particularly from global memory tightness, supply-chain fragility and persistent cost pressure across the value chain.

KWAP to commit $47M in Malaysia’s Lestari Cooling Energy

Malaysia’s national public sector pension fund Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) is expected to commit up to MYR 190 million ($47.38 million) of capital in Lestari Cooling Energy Sdn. Bhd.

Singapore’s Tazapay raises $36M Series B funding led by Circle Ventures

Tazapay, a Singapore-based payment infrastructure provider for emerging markets, announced the close of its Series B extension led by Circle Ventures, bringing total Series B funding to $36 million.

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Account recovery as an identity problem: How to safely re-establish trust before a password reset

We still treat account recovery like a minor inconvenience. A login fails, users click “reset password,” and move on. But in 2026, the problem isn’t about restoring access—it’s about identity.

Foxconn invests $287M in Vietnam unit Fulian Precision Technology Component

Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision (Foxconn), a global electronic manufacturer known for making Apple, Sony, and Xiaomi products, has poured an additional $287.1 million in its Vietnam-based wholly-owned unit Fulian Precision Technology Component.

Australia’s Lynas, Korea’s LS Eco Energy to jointly product rare earth metals in Vietnam

South Korea's LS Eco Energy, under South Korea's giant LS Cable & System, in a cooperation with Australia's Lynas Rare Earth, will build a rare earth metal factory in Vietnam, the Australian firm announced Thursday.

Indonesia signals tighter scrutiny on Chinese e-commerce – Momentum Works

Indonesia is sending a clear message to foreign e-commerce platforms, particularly those linked to China, even as it stops short of an outright ban, according to market analysts Momentum Works.