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SoftBank, Grab & PETROS to explore AI infrastructure & ecosystem development in Sarawak, Malaysia
Japan-based SoftBank Group Corp, Singapore-headquartered Grab Holdings Ltd and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (PETROS) on Thursday signed a Framework Agreement to explore the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure platform in Sarawak, Malaysia.
Endeavor Catalyst closes $320M Fund V, names Asia a pipeline priority
Endeavor Catalyst has closed a $320 million Fund V and says Asia will be a priority pipeline region, anchored by its Singapore hub.
U Mobile, Telenor Linx launch SIM-based phone-number verification in Malaysia
U Mobile and Telenor Linx have launched SIM-based phone-number verification in Malaysia, with Firebase support for developers.
Manus parent Butterfly Effect raises more than $500 million after Meta exit
Butterfly Effect, the parent of Singapore-headquartered AI agent startup Manus, has raised more than $500 million after unwinding its Meta acquisition.
Mint’s Axonex signs €3M robotics OEM program with Ireland’s Centridex
Mint's Axonex Robotics has signed a two-year OEM and licensing program with Centridex that carries a potential value of about €3 million.
Singapore Fashion Council launches sustainability-readiness tool for ASEAN industry
Singapore Fashion Council has launched a Sustainability Readiness Intelligence tool to help ASEAN fashion businesses assess regulatory and market readiness.
Singapore’s Toku to deploy AI CX platform on Core42 sovereign cloud in UAE
Toku is onboarding its AI-powered customer-experience platform onto Core42's sovereign cloud in the UAE as it expands into regulated markets.
Singapore’s telco StarHub to acquire MyRepublic Mobile
Singapore-based telecommunications StarHub will acquire MyRepublic’s mobile business in Singapore, in order to boost its multi-brand mobile strategy.
Malaysia’s digital ministry to provide Coursera courses to 100,000 learners in AI boost
Malaysia's Ministry of Digital, via MyDIGITAL Corporation, will provide Coursera courses for 100,000 Malaysians, in order to advance the country's AI Nation 2030 initiative.
89% of Singapore tourists plan more travel in 2027: Skyscanner
As many as 89 percent of Singapore travelers plan to travel as more or even more in 2027, travel app Skyscanner said in a statement on Thursday.
