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From data to decisions: Threat intelligence in SOC operations
Threat intelligence has moved far beyond feed ingestion and indicator matching. In a modern security operations center, it helps teams interpret alerts in context, improve detection engineering, guide threat hunting, and sharpen incident response. As cyber threats grow more complex, integrating threat intelligence into daily SOC workflows can help…
Vietnam’s top telco Viettel to invest $152M in expanding 5G coverage to all Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam's top telecommunications firm Viettel is set to invest VND4,000 billion ($151.8 million) in expanding 5G coverage in Ho Chi Minh City this year, in order expand the 5G service to nearly all citizens in the city.
Southeast Asia-focused SeaX Ventures invests $10M in RyboDyn’s AI-driven cancer research
SeaX Ventures, a venture capital firm focusing on Southeast Asia, will continue investing in RyboDyn, a biotechnology startup based in the United States, as part of the latter's $10 million seed funding round.
Korea’s POSCO International targets $230M rare earth supply from Southeast Asia with venture capital push
South Korea's POSCO International is targeting an annual rare earth supply of $230 million from Southeast Asia, as it accelerates efforts to build a stable global supply chain for heavy rare earth elements critical to electric vehicle (EV) traction motors.
Grab’s Foodpanda Taiwan deal offers scale and new growth options – Maybank
The proposed $600 million acquisition of foodpanda Taiwan gives Grab entry into a structurally attractive on-demand market with meaningful food delivery scale and long-term optionality in adjacent verticals, Maybank Investment Bank said Tuesday.
Fintech leads private equity deals count in the Philippines in 2025 – Foxmont
2025 saw a continued acceleration in private capital deployment in the Philippines, with fintech remained the most active sector by deal count, Foxmont Capital Partners said in its recent report.
Southeast Asia private equity stalls to $14B in volatile 2025
Private equity activity in Southeast Asia slowed to $14 billion in 2025, reflecting a broader pattern of volatility across the Asia-Pacific region, as investors grappled with global trade tensions, elevated valuations, and persistent fundraising challenges.
IMDA launches AI Bootcamp to boost enterprises AI transformation in Singapore
To drive artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among local enterprises seeking to transform their businesses in Singapore, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has rolled out the new Digital Leaders Accelerator Bootcamp (DLAB) as part of the National AI Impact Program.
Grab’s Foodpanda Taiwan acquisition represents opportunity to expand beyond SEA at relatively reasonable price – Momentum Works
Grab’s acquisition of Foodpanda Taiwan represents a long-awaited opportunity to expand beyond Southeast Asia at a relatively reasonable price, Momentum Works said in a statement on Tuesday.
MAS partners industry to develop AI Risk Management Toolkit for the financial sector
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced the successful conclusion of phase two of Project MindForge, which culminates in the publication of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk Management Toolkit for the financial services sector.
