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SMFG, IFC partner to launch $500M digital inclusion bond, supporting MSMEs in emerging markets

To promote digitalization and jobs in emerging markets, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has partnered with Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), a Japanese financial group, to launch the world’s first social bond exclusively dedicated to digital inclusion, including for micro, small, and medium enterprises…

Futurise moves to MDEC for greater alignment to strengthen Malaysia’s digital & future economy agenda

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) announced last Thursday that Futurise Sdn Bhd is set to move as a subsidiary of Cyberview Sdn Bhd to MDEC.

Animoca Brands secures VASP license from Dubai’s VARA

Animoca Brands, a global digital assets firm, announced Monday it has received a virtual asset service provider (VASP) License from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).

SoftBank and AMD to jointly validate utilization of AMD Instinct GPU for next generation AI infrastructure

Japan-based SoftBank Corp., together with the United States-based technology firm Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), commenced the joint validation of utilizing AMD Instinct graphics processing units (GPUs) in advancing next generation AI infrastructure computing resources.

Tower Capital Asia announces majority investment in Singapore’s digital security solutions provider V-Key

Tower Capital Asia (TCA) announced last Thursday a strategic majority investment in V-Key, a Singapore-based focused provider of digital identity and mobile application protection and security (MAPS) solutions.

SBI to acquire Singapore digital asset platform Coinhako

SBI Holdings, Inc. announced last Friday that the firm intends to acquire a majority stake in the Singapore digital asset platform Coinhako Group.

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Building AI-ready organizations: Three steps to strong governance and culture

To navigate this new era safely and effectively, organizations will need to establish clear governance, operational frameworks, and cultural foundations that enable #AI to deliver on its promise while protecting the business from risk. 

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In an era when tariffs have become the “global language,” how should companies respond?

Tariffs have brought the world back to a new era, and in this environment, there may be an opportunity to rethink cost management and cash flow strategies; companies should make better use of the power of AI to find resources that are rightfully theirs in a complex system.

Singapore’s Level 3AI aims to onboard 10k enterprises & be the most trusted partner for AI-powered customer engagement across APAC [Q&A]

In an interview with TNGlobal, Yu shared more details about the company's plans, its targeted markets, short-term and longer-term goals, among others.

SC names LCWD as first Social Exchange Platform operator in Malaysia

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) announced Thursday the appointment of LC Wakaful Digital Sdn Bhd (LCWD) as the first Social Exchange Platform operator in Malaysia.