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9Pay connects Indian travelers to Qr Code payment in Vietnam
Following the Vietnamese Government's official launch of the International Financial Center (IFC) in Danang, Vietnamese fintech firm 9Pay has announced the first phase of their strategy focuses on digital travel solutions, with QR code and stablecoin payments designated as primary projects within the initial sandbox framework.
Analysts foresee gradual transition to battery electric vehicles in Malaysia
Kenanga Research has expected gradual transition to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) which currently enjoys tax exemption up until 2027 for locally-assembled completely knocked-down (CKDs) in Malaysia.
Singapore launches New Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI
The Minister for Digital Development and Information of Singapore Josephine Teo has announced the launch of the new Model AI Governance Framework (MGF) for Agentic AI, at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Thursday.
Maybank invests $2.5B over the next five years in technology, data, and AI strategy
Malaysia's largest lender Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank) will invest MYR 10 billion ($2.5 billion) over the next five years in technology, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy.
Alibaba Cloud accelerates global AI partner ecosystem with new incentives, investments
Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence firm of Alibaba Group, announced Friday a major expansion of its global partner ecosystem strategy for 2026, building on the momentum of its Partner Rainforest Plan.
Teleport raises $50M pre-IPO capital at $500M valuation to scale model globally
Malaysia-based logistics firm Teleport has signed a subscription agreement with funds managed by HPS Investment Partners on Thursday for the issuance of redeemable convertible perpetual securities (RCPS) to raise a total consideration of $50 million as pre-initial public offering (IPO) growth capital.
Google Cloud launches new cloud region in Thailand with $1B investment
Google Cloud announced Wednesday the launch of its new cloud region in Thailand with $1 billion investment.
Singapore’s Level3AI raises $13M in seed funding led by Lightspeed
Level3AI, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI)-native company, announced Thursday it has raised $13 million in seed funding led by Lightspeed, with participation from BEENEXT, 500 Global, Sovereign’s Capital, and Goodwater Capital.
Temasek firm backs Upscale AI’s $200M Series A financing
Upscale AI, Inc., a global artificial intelligence (AI) networking infrastructure company, announced Wednesday a $200 million Series A financing led by Tiger Global, Premji Invest, and Temasek-backed Xora Innovation.
Telenor sells its ownership in Thailand’s True Corporation for $3.9B
Norwegian multinational telecommunications company Telenor Group has signed an agreement with Arise Digital Technology Company Limited, a company owned by Khun Suphachai Chearavanont, to sell 24.95 percent of the shares in Thailand's telecom technology firm True Corporation for a total value of approximately NOK 39 billion ($3.94 billion) or THB 11.70…
