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Microsoft and DISG launch Agentic AI Accelerator to help 300 Singapore businesses in AI transformation
Microsoft and Digital Industry Singapore (DISG) have announced the Agentic AI Accelerator program, as part of the Singapore government’s Enterprise Compute Initiative (ECI).
How chatbots and conversational AI are redefining customer experience
In 2025, customer experience is the differentiator, and chatbots and conversational AI are no longer optional tools, they are essential pillars for business success. Ultimately, the future of customer experience is conversational, and the brands that recognize this shift today will be tomorrow’s industry leaders.
PayNet joins FinTechAI@CSAIL to boost AI-driven financial innovation
Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet), Malaysia’s national payments network, has become the sole Malaysian founding member of the MIT CSAIL research initiative, FinTechAI@CSAIL, further reinforcing its leadership in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven financial innovation.
Singapore’s Thorcon International announces nuclear power plant regulatory approval from Indonesian government
Thorcon International, an innovative nuclear technology developer based in Singapore, has received official approval for the Kelasa site evaluation plan (PET) and the site evaluation management system plan (SMET) from nuclear regulator, BAPETEN.
AIFT and Richmond join forces to drive innovation in digital insurance
IXT, a core insurtech solution provider under AIFT, the Hong Kong-based technology firm, has announced a partnership with Richmond Insurance Brokers to launch the first digital platform for commercial insurance in Taiwan.
VinFast aims to launch 35 dealerships in India by year-end
VinFast, the Vietnam-based electric vehicle (EV) car maker, is eyeing to launch 35 dealerships by year-end across more than 27 cities in India as part of its ambitious roadmap.
AEON Bank partners foodpanda to boost financial access among customers, riders and merchants
AEON Bank (M) Berhad, a Malaysia-based Islamic digital bank, has officially entered into a strategic partnership with foodpanda Malaysia, the country’s leading online food and grocery delivery platform, to boost financial access for customers, riders and merchants
Omni HR acquires Singapore-Based MajuHR for an undisclosed amount
People Intelligence Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Omni HR) announced Monday the acquisition of MajuHR, a Singapore-based human resource (HR) software company, for an undisclosed amount.
NUS and Google ink new partnership to advance applied AI research and talent development in Singapore
The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Google are embarking on a new strategic collaboration to accelerate applied artificial intelligence (AI) research and nurture skilled AI practitioners.
Sunway iLabs and Cradle launch deep tech ventures lab to accelerate Malaysia’s innovation ecosystem
In a strategic leap to supercharge innovation across Southeast Asia, Sunway iLabs, the innovation arm of Sunway Group, is partnering with Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd to launch the Startup Deep Tech Ventures Lab (DTVL) — a transformative six-month co-creation program dedicated to building and scaling high-impact artificial intelligence (AI) and deep tech startups.……
