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Temasek joins fintech firm iCapital’s $820M funding round
ICapital, the global fintech company, announced Thursday it has raised over $820 million with the completion of its latest financing round, bringing the company’s valuation to over $7.5 billion.
Singapore-founded Airalo becomes the first eSIM unicorn with an investment round of $220M
Airalo, a Singapore-founded eSIM provider, announced Thursday a $220 million investment led by new investor, CVC.
HSBC funds climate-smart coops, teams up with Bayan, Mayani
In a multi-sectoral bid to develop agricultural cooperative-based models for resilient rural livelihoods, Philippine development sector group Bayan Family of Foundations, in partnership with Philippine agritech Mayani, landed philanthropic funding from HSBC Philippines, to support smallholder farmers and fisherfolk in adapting to climate change while…
DDC Enterprise announces $100M Bitcoin strategic partnership with Animoca Brands to advance corporate Bitcoin treasury
DDC Enterprise Limited (DDC) announced Thursday that it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Animoca Brands to develop and implement strategies that maximize yield for the Web3 firm’s Bitcoin assets while managing associated risks.
Analysts foresee strong momentum ahead for Malaysia’s renewable energy sector
Analysts have foreseen strong momentum ahead for Malaysia's renewable energy sector, anchored by strong policy pipeline.
AI and cloud growth demands smarter security for SMBs
The promise of AI and cloud growth is immense, but so are the stakes. For SMBs, success means walking the line between innovation and risk with a clear strategy and the right partners. With the right mindset, models, and partner support, businesses can harness the power of AI - securely, sustainably, and competitively.
Kenanga sees Malaysia’s logistics sector to ride on e-commerce boom
Kenanga Research has foreseen Malaysia's logistics sector to ride on e-commerce boom.
Malaysia’s Penang unveils chip design academy to accelerate ‘Made-by-Malaysia’ AI chips and next-gen semiconductor talent
The Penang State Government unveiled Thursday the Penang Chip Design Academy (PCDA), a cornerstone initiative positioned to reshape Malaysia’s future in integrated circuit (IC) design.
Singtel subsidiary NCS launches $102M AI transformation initiative across Asia Pacific
As artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming fundamental to drive transformation, Singtel's subsidiary NCS announced Thursday a S$130 million ($102 million) investment over three years to lead change across Asia Pacific (APAC).
Data centers is top-performing construction sector in Southeast Asia: Turner & Townsend
Data centers have overtaken industrial, manufacturing and distribution as the top-performing construction sector in Southeast Asia, reflecting the surging demand for digital infrastructure from hyperscalers and cloud service providers, alongside growing interest in sustainable, high-performance facilities, Turner & Townsend said Tuesday.
