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Agentic commerce spending can reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, study finds
A new study by the UK-based Juniper Research projects that spending on agentic commerce will reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, rising from early pilot deployments expected in 2025 and 2026.
Oiltek partners BioSeaga to build $350M Sustainable Aviation Fuel production facility in Malaysia
Singapore-based technology and renewable energy solutions provider Oiltek International Limited has teamed up with Brunei-based renewable fuel and food security company BioSeaga Group to co-develop a $350 million Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facility with a planned capacity of approximately 300 tons per day, to be located in Sabah, Malaysia.
Standard Chartered launches its first Global Fusion Center in Malaysia
Global bank Standard Chartered has on Monday launched its first Global Fusion Center in Malaysia, reinforcing the country’s status as a strong talent ecosystem and a key strategic technology hub for the group.
Malaysia studies nuclear power as complementary energy source
Malaysia is assessing nuclear energy as part of its future power mix, with Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang saying the government is taking a cautious, evidence-based approach as demand for electricity rises and the country shifts towards lower-carbon sources.
Vietnam’s Vietcombank, China’s Ant International launch cross-border QR payment service
Vietnam National Payment Corporation (NAPAS), a payment service in Vietnam, Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank), a top bank in Vietnam, and China's Ant International have jointly launched a cross-border QR payment service linking Vietnam and China, marking a step forward in digital payment connectivity between the two…
Intel expands India executive Santhosh Viswanathan to lead India, Asia Pacific and Japan
Intel has expanded the role of Santhosh Viswanathan, Vice President and Managing Director for Intel India, appointing him as Vice President and Managing Director for India, Asia Pacific, and Japan (APJ), the tech giant announced on Tuesday.
Singapore’s private healthcare fragmentation spurs rise of integrated, tech-driven platforms [interview]
As digital transformation accelerates across industries, Singapore’s private healthcare sector is facing a critical bottleneck: while medical innovation and digital tools are advancing rapidly, the underlying infrastructure connecting providers, insurers, and patients remains fragmented.
Mastercard expands AI payment capabilities in ASEAN, plans Singapore innovation hub
Mastercard will proceed a rollout of authenticated AI-driven transactions across parts of Southeast Asia, alongside plans to establish a regional artificial intelligence center in Singapore, the company said in a press release on Monday.
Why fuel shocks are turning EV adoption into a policy and fiscal issue in Asia
Electric vehicles are no longer only part of Asia’s climate agenda. As oil volatility returns, they are becoming part of a harder conversation about public spending, energy security, and long-term transport resilience.
Taiwan, mainland China, Vietnam offer most affordable data center construction costs in Asia-Pacific
Taiwan, mainland China, and Vietnam offer the most competitive costs for data center construction in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the Data Center Construction Cost Guide 2026 conducted by commercial real estate and property management services firm Cushman & Wakefield.
