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VinFast secures $190M loan for its automobile plant in Indonesia

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast, along with the state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) and PT Bank Maybank Indonesia Tbk (Maybank), have signed a long-term syndicated loan agreement valued at IDR 1.85 trillion ($110 million), along with an additional $80 million accordion facility, to finance the construction of VinFast’s EV assembly plant…

AWS, CENTEXS launch AI initiatives to position Sarawak as Malaysia’s premier AI state by 2027

Malaysia's state-owned agency Center for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) has announced an expanded skills training collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) that will help Sarawak achieve its vision of becoming Malaysia's premier artificial intelligence (AI) state by 2027.

Google.org expands AI Opportunity Fund in Asia Pacific by $12M

Google.org has on Monday announced the expansion of the its AI Opportunity Fund by $12 million, to help more workers, small businesses and nonprofits in Asia Pacific (APAC) to make the most of artificial intelligence (AI) in their communities.

Analyst remains positive on ASEAN data center build cycle

Maybank Investment Bank has remained positive on ASEAN data center (DC) build cycle and see opportunities in the ASEAN DC supply chain.

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When truth is weaponized: How do we protect trust at the ballot box?

Building a collective defense requires not only robust technological safeguards but also an informed, critical, and vigilant population empowered to discern truth from manipulation.

DEG, Proparco, Standard Chartered announce $60M to fund solar project in Indonesia

DEG, the German development finance institution, the French development finance institution Proparco and Standard Chartered have announced an agreement to finance the development, construction and operation of the Saguling floating solar photovoltaic (PV) plant as part of Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

GoTo announces resignation of members of board of directors, commissioners

Indonesia-based PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GoTo), the parent company of Gojek and Tokopedia, has announced the resignation of members of its Board of Directors and Board of Commissioners.

UNDP, Trigger team up to support Singapore startups with smarter investment

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Trigger Asset Management (Trigger) have launched a partnership aimed at unlocking capital and strengthening support for startups and businesses advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Tokenizing entertainment: How real-world assets are reshaping the industry

As tokenization spreads across music, art, and live events, it’s clear that entertainment is entering a more participatory era. With real-world assets now digitized and decentralized, creators gain greater control, fans gain new value, and the industry as a whole moves toward a more transparent and equitable future.

Left then right, then EV: Chinese car maker SOUEAST unveils ambitious global play

SOUEAST has unveiled a strategic three-stage plan for the next few years, beginning with ICE and PHEV in left-hand drive markets, moving to a balanced portfolio for right-hand drive regions, and ultimately prioritizing EVs for the European Union by 2030.