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Vietnam’s FPT commits $100M investment in Quantum AI Research
Vietnam-based technology firm FPT Corporation has announced a $100 million investment in its Quantum AI and Cyber Security Research Institute as part of a broader strategy to advance core technologies, strengthen high-quality talent, and support Vietnam’s long-term technological sovereignty.
More corporate professionals becoming startup Founders – Angel Central
More corporate professionals are becoming startup Founders, Angel Central, the angel investor club in ASEAN, said in a survey on Wednesday.
GoTo shareholders approve appointment of Hans Patuwo as Group CEO
PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GoTo), the digital ecosystem in Indonesia, has concluded its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (EGMS), during which shareholders approved the company’s leadership succession plan, appointing Hans Patuwo as President Director and Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Patrick Walujo.
TADA launches $700,000 pilot initiative to challenge high commission models and soaring commuter fares in Singapore
TADA, Singapore’s ride-hailing platform, launched ‘Hotpot’, a new pilot initiative, backed by an initial S$1 million ($700,000) of TADA’s investment.
Thunes appoints Chloé Mayenobe as Deputy CEO to spearhead strategic growth and global scaling
Thunes, the Singapore-based fintech firm, announced Tuesday the promotion of Chloé Mayenobe to the role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
MAS launches e-CNY pilot for Singapore travellers
Singapore and China have deepened financial cooperation through new RMB and capital market initiatives, including launching e-CNY pilot for Singapore travelers.
Orange partners with bolttech to launch new digital insurance platform
Orange Poland, a telco provider in Poland, announced Monday the launch of “Insure with Orange”, a new digital insurance comparison platform in Poland developed in partnership with bolttech, the Singapore-based insurtech.
Singapore’s deep tech firm Quantified Energy secures ADB and Beacon VC’s investment
Quantified Energy (QE), a Singapore-based deep-tech company, announced Tuesday a new strategic investments from Asian Development Bank Ventures (ADBV) and Beacon Venture Capital (Beacon VC), the corporate venture arm of Thailand’s KASIKORNBANK (KBank).
Antler backs 14 AI startups with early commercial traction
Singapore's early-stage venture capital firm Antler has announced its 2025 Disrupt AI portfolio, comprising fourteen startups across two cohorts with early commercial traction.
Singapore’s Pyxis secures $10M in growth funding round to accelerate Asia’s maritime electrification
Pyxis, a Singapore-based maritime electrification startup, has secured S$13 million ($10.06 million) in the first close of its S$18 million ($13.94 million) growth funding round.
