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Singapore-based Crypto.com announced Thursday a strengthening of its fiat payment capabilities with DBS Bank, Singapore's largest bank by assets.

Delta Electronics (Singapore) announced Thursday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the College of Design and Engineering (CDE) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) to explore the development of advanced technologies for next-generation sustainable data centers.

Vietnam-based technology firm FPT Corporation has announced a $100 million investment in its Quantum AI and Cyber Security Research Institute as part of a broader strategy to advance core technologies, strengthen high-quality talent, and support Vietnam’s long-term technological sovereignty.

More corporate professionals are becoming startup Founders, Angel Central, the angel investor club in ASEAN, said in a survey on Wednesday.

PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GoTo), the digital ecosystem in Indonesia, has concluded its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (EGMS), during which shareholders approved the company’s leadership succession plan, appointing Hans Patuwo as President Director and Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Patrick Walujo.

TADA, Singapore’s ride-hailing platform, launched ‘Hotpot’, a new pilot initiative, backed by an initial S$1 million ($700,000) of TADA’s investment.

Thunes, the Singapore-based fintech firm, announced Tuesday the promotion of Chloé Mayenobe to the role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Singapore and China have deepened financial cooperation through new RMB and capital market initiatives, including launching e-CNY pilot for Singapore travelers.

Orange Poland, a telco provider in Poland, announced Monday the launch of “Insure with Orange”, a new digital insurance comparison platform in Poland developed in partnership with bolttech, the Singapore-based insurtech.

Quantified Energy (QE), a Singapore-based deep-tech company, announced Tuesday a new strategic investments from Asian Development Bank Ventures (ADBV) and Beacon Venture Capital (Beacon VC), the corporate venture arm of Thailand’s KASIKORNBANK (KBank).