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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

By treating information networks as a business enabler, APAC organizations can build scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure capable of meeting the demands of the AI economy.

Many users are unable to login into ONUS Pro, a digital asset exchange platform serving South East Asia with a focus on Vietnam, from the weekend.

After the acquisition, Grab will have a presence across 21 cities in Taiwan.