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MAS clarifies regulatory regime for digital token service providers
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has on last Friday clarified the applicable scope for its digital token service providers (DTSPs) regime.
Atome secures $75M asset-backed facility from Lending Ark to expand financial access in the Philippines
Atome, Singapore-based buy now pay later (BNPL) provider and part of Advance Intelligence Group, announced Monday that it has secured a $75 million asset-backed financing facility from Lending Ark, to accelerate financial inclusion in the Philippines.
Yinson GreenTech partners MPA to advance Maritime Digital Twin and support decarbonization in Singapore’s port
Yinson GreenTech announced last Thursday the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to advance the capabilities of the Maritime Digital Twin (MDT), platform that models Singapore’s port environment using real-time operational data.
Amazon launches infrastructure region in Taiwan
Amazon announced last Thursday the launch of the AWS Asia Pacific (Taipei) Region.
Penang launches GBS Industry Academy 2.0 to power and train 500 GenAI talent by 2026
Penang launches the Penang GBS Industry Academy (PGIA) 2.0: #GenAI Talent Ready, a forward-looking initiative aimed at developing next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) talent to accelerate innovation, support industry growth, and drive digital transformation.
Temasek’s ClavystBio, Lightstone Ventures back Allay Therapeutics’ $57.5M Series D financing
Allay Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, announced last Thursday the completion of a $57.5 million Series D financing round with leading global investors.
BEYOND Expo GBA Innovation Tour 2025 concludes: empowering participants with deep China tech insights
The BEYOND Expo Greater Bay Area 2025 Innovation Tour provided an insightful experience into the technological advancements and innovative spirit thriving within the Greater Bay Area.
From chatbots to agents: Why mid-sized companies are upgrading their conversational AI in 2025
The leap from chatbots to conversational agents isn’t a luxury anymore—it’s a necessity for mid-sized businesses in 2025. With intelligent agents offering better support, deeper engagement, and smarter automation, the companies that embrace this evolution will outpace their competition and deliver experiences that truly resonate with customers.
Gen Z wants more than ping pong tables: Can coworking spaces really keep them engaged?
Coworking spaces in general are not just adapting to the needs of Gen Z, they are actively shaping what the future of work looks like, with people-centric environments, flexibility, and well-being at the forefront.
Adyen: over a third of APAC consumers use AI to shop
Over a third of Asia Pacific (APAC) consumers use artificial intelligence (AI) to shop, with adoption across generational groups, Adyen’s research showed Monday.
