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Singapore’s StraitsX to extend payment network across Asia, advancing stablecoin-native cross border settlement
StraitsX, the Singapore-based stablecoin payment firm, will be expanding the StraitsX Payment Network to support real-time, foreign exchange (FX)-transparent cross-border settlement across Asia, beginning with enhanced connectivity between Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Japan.
Singapore’s dtcpay secures EMI license in Luxembourg, launches continental European headquarters
Dtcpay, a Singapore-based stablecoin payment solutions firm, announced Thursday it has secured its Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license in Luxembourg, marking its official expansion into Europe.
The battle for the digital age: Why cyber security is now a world of AI versus AI
The battle of AI versus AI is a defining challenge of our era. By adopting a unified, prevention-first strategy built on advanced, comprehensive technological types, organizations can harness the power of AI to build safety, resilience, and confidence in the hyperconnected world.
Cradle Live! Startup Asean Summit 2025 unites region to drive innovation & entrepreneurship
Organized by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and its agency Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd (Cradle), with Alliance Bank as the Title Partner, the three-day summit brought together over 3,000 participants from all ASEAN Member States (AMS) and across the globe including government representatives, investors, ecosystem builders, and startups…
APAC businesses encounter over 10.5B AI Bots in just two months, underscoring rising risks amid rapid AI adoption – Akamai
Akamai Research revealed on Wednesday that Asia Pacific (APAC) businesses encountered over 10.5 billion AI Bots in just two months, underscoring rising risks amid rapid artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.
Bursa Malaysia and AmInvest launch Malaysia’s first SRI-qualified ETF
Bursa Malaysia Berhad and AmInvest have on Wednesday launched the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia ETF, marking Malaysia’s first and only sustainable and responsible investment (SRI)-qualified exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the market, adding to AmInvest’s existing suite of ETFs.
Thailand’s Pride Health raises $300,000 to boost LGBTQ+ healthcare across Asia
Pride Health, a Thailand-based company and Asia’s first LGBTQ+ digital healthcare platform, has raised $300,000 in a pre-seed round with A2D Ventures, Enterprise Singapore, First Move, and depa’s Digital Startup Fund (S2).
Singapore’s WIZ.AI raises tens of millions in Series B to scale enterprise AGI Solution globally
WIZ.AI, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) company pioneering the enterprise application of large language models (LLMs) in Southeast Asia, has announced the successful closing of its Series B funding round, raising tens of millions of USD.
FPT inks partnership with LAPI ITB, Digital Utama Lestari to boost Indonesia’s digital economy
Vietnam's technology corporation FPT has entered a strategic partnership with LAPI ITB, a consulting and professional services provider owned by Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), and digital transformation consulting firm Digital Utama Lestari (DUL) to boost Indonesia’s innovation-led digital economy.
VinFast accelerates expansion in India with 24 operational dealerships
VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of Vietnam-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast, has accelerated its retail network expansion, with 24 dealerships now operational across major cities in India.
