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APAC’s crisis response positions renewables at the core of energy security – BMI
The Strait of Hormuz disruption has prompted Asia-Pacific power systems to prioritize energy security, boosting coal and nuclear generation in the short term while accelerating structural investment in renewables and storage, BMI Country Risk and Industry Research said last Thursday.
When AI makes content publishing easy, financial accuracy becomes hard
As AI-assisted publishing becomes the norm, editorial responsibility becomes more important, not less. Platforms that influence financial decisions carry an obligation to ensure that explanations reflect how products actually work, not just how they can be neatly summarized by a model trained on imperfect data.
India’s tech firm Wipro to acquire IT unit Mindsprint of Singapore’s agribusiness Olam for $291M, signs $1B deal
India's AI-power technology company Wipro will acquire Mindsprint, the technology subsidiary of Singapore's agribusiness Olam Group, for S$375 million ($291 million) cash, as part of a broader strategic partnership that includes a long-term digital transformation deal valued at over $1 billion.
BEYOND Expo introduces a bold new brand identity for the AI era
BEYOND Expo has officially introduced its new Visual Identity (VI) system, marking a significant step in its evolution as a global innovation hub. The upgrade also aligns with its 2026 theme, “AI: Digital to Physical,” reflecting the growing convergence between digital technologies and real-world applications.
Vietnam’s tech “unicorn” VNG extends losses to 5th year, $12.4M in 2025
Vietnam's tech major VNG Group JSC, associated with China's Tencent, Ant Group, and Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC, recorded a post-tax net loss of VND326 billion ($12.4 million) last year, according to its consolidated financial statements for 2025.
Danantara Investment Management, SMBC Aviation Capital, Mandiri Investment Management team up for Indonesia’s first aviation leasing fund
Danantara Investment Management, SMBC Aviation Capital, and Mandiri Investment Management announced Wednesday the framework agreement for the development of Mandiri Aviation Leasing Fund, Indonesia's first dedicated aviation leasing investment platform. The initial portfolio value of the fund is around $800 million.
AI-powered insurance broker Rosella raises $2.6M in funding led by Peak XV Partners, Intact Private Capital
Rosella, an AI-native commercial insurance brokerage, has raised A$3.7 million ($2.56 million) in pre-seed funding led by Southeast Asia-focused Peak XV Partners and Intact Private Capital.
Indonesia, South Korea launch cross-border QR payments to boost trade and tourism
Bank Indonesia and the Bank of Korea have officially launched a cross-border QR-based payment system, enabling Indonesian citizens to make transactions in South Korea using QRIS through domestic apps without the need for currency conversion.
Upbit partners ICEx to establish Indonesia’s digital asset Infrastructure
Upbit, a digital asset exchange operated by Dunamu Inc., announced Friday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Indonesia Crypto Exchange (ICEx), a licensed digital asset bourse in Indonesia, to establish a strategic framework for technical and operational collaboration aimed at accelerating the development of Indonesia's regulated…
Green SM signs $35.33M investment loan agreement with BCA
Green SM Indonesia and Bank Central Asia (BCA) have on Friday announced the signing of a five-year investment loan agreement with a total value of IDR 600 billion ($35.33 million), marking the formalization of a long-term financial partnership between the two parties.
