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Rio Tinto partners with AI Singapore to strengthen AI capabilities

Global miner Rio Tinto has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with AI Singapore (AISG) to develop and scale artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that address operational challenges across its supply chains.

Hong Kong Trade Development Council launches GreenBiz campaign in Thailand

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) opened the GreenBiz HK campaign in Bangkok on Wednesday, promoting collaboration between Hong Kong and Thailand in green economy.

Singapore’s Datakrew raises $2.6M Pre-Series A to scale EV battery intelligence platform

Datakrew, a Singapore-based deep-tech company developing battery intelligence for electric mobility, has raised $2.6 million in Pre-Series A funding to accelerate the global rollout of its flagship platform OXRED MyFleet, strengthen artificial intelligence (AI)-driven analytics capabilities, and expand operations across Asia, Europe, and Americas.

NVIDIA launches NemoClaw for OpenClaw community amid “raising lobster” craze in China

NVIDIA's launch of NemoClaw comes as the tech giant seeks to capitalize on—and provide a safety net for—a viral AI phenomenon in China known as "raising lobsters."

BEYOND Expo 2026 opens applications for Fund at First Pitch (FAFP), offering startups a fast track to global investors

Unlike traditional pitch events, FAFP challenges entrepreneurs to communicate the value of their startups within 60 to 180 seconds. During the session, founders take the stage to present their ventures, while investors provide immediate feedback and signal interest on the spot. The format removes lengthy presentations and extended meetings, creating a…

SpaceX’s Starlink offers Internet service in Vietnam at $85 per month, above peers’ prices

Starlink's satellite Internet services will be available in Vietnam at $85 per month, in addition to $350 for the terminal equipment, according to the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority, under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

China leads global shift toward digital manufacturing: MHP report

China is advancing rapidly in next-generation manufacturing, while parts of Europe are struggling to keep pace due to legacy systems and structural challenges, according to the Industry 4.0 Barometer 2026, a study on industrial digitalization conducted by Germany-based management and IT consultancy MHP.

The governance gap in military AI

The latest controversy around defense AI is less about science fiction-style autonomy and more about process. Data quality, workflow design, and meaningful human review are becoming the real fault lines in military AI governance.

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Agentic AI – lessons from the real world

Agentic AI is reshaping how organizations think, operate, and serve. The challenge is sustained execution at scale.

MDEC secures $87.4B digital investments in 2025, driven by AI

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has secured MYR 87.4 billion ($22.35 billion) in approved digital investments in 2025, driven largely by the growth in artificial intelligence (AI), big data, data centers and cloud services.