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The risky gold: Bitcoin watches Fed rate decision
These developments signal a broader trend of asset tokenization, where both fiat-pegged and commodity-backed stablecoins serve as bridges between conventional finance and decentralized ecosystems, offering investors inflation-hedged alternatives and improved liquidity in digital markets.
Southeast Asia’s platform e-commerce GMV reaches $128.4B; top 3 platforms increase market share to 84 percent
Platform-based ecommerce in the Southeast Asia region reached $128.4 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2024, representing a 12 percent year-on-year growth, Momentum Works said Wednesday in third edition of its Ecommerce in Southeast Asia report.
Kyndryl launches ASEAN AI Innovation Lab in Singapore to support regional AI growth including Malaysia
Kyndryl, an enterprise technology services based in the United States, announced Tuesday the launch of its ASEAN AI Innovation Lab in Singapore.
POP MART connects with Southeast Asia’s Toy Collectors through Lazada
China-based toy company POP MART has connected with Southeast Asia’s Toy Collectors through Lazada.
Jelawang Capital selects first EMP and RMI fund managers to deepen Malaysia’s venture capital ecosystem
Malaysia's state-owned fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad and its subsidiary Jelawang Capital announced Tuesday the selection of the first five venture capital (VC) firms under its Emerging Fund Managers’ Program (EMP) and Regional Fund Managers’ Initiative (RMI).
Building the agentic future: Lessons from a health AI agent
General-purpose agents won’t win in most real-world applications from purpose-built ones. The future will see vertical AI agents: systems deeply embedded in one domain, capable of delivering consistent, contextual, and actionable outcomes with their own UX design catered to that vertical.
Southeast Asia’s AI moment: Empowering human capital and regional transformation
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into the fabric of global business, the narrative must shift from "replacement" to "augmentation." AI is not the enemy of human labor; rather, it is a powerful tool that, when deployed thoughtfully, enhances human capacity, optimizes operations, and delivers higher returns across industries.
Petronas Carigali and Halliburton to deploy next generation subsurface modeling and reservoir management solutions
Malaysia-based exploration firm Petronas Carigali Sdn. Bhd and global energy products and services firm Halliburton have announced a strategic collaboration to advance subsurface modeling and reservoir management.
TNG Digital, Setel team up to enable digital payments in Petronas stations
Malaysia-based digital payment firm TNG Digital Sdn Bhd (TNGD) has formalized a strategic partnership with e-money issuer Setel Ventures Sdn Bhd to enable fuelling and payments right at the pump via TNG eWallet, available at over 1,000 Petronas stations nationwide.
Petronas partners Energy Institute to extend talent programs to deliver Asia’s energy transition
Malaysia-based state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), in partnership with the United Kingdom-headquartered Energy Institute (EI), announced that it is co-developing a series of professional and leadership programs to nurture the next generation of energy leaders.
