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Singapore healthcare sector hit by cyber incidents; government steps up vigilance

Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) has called on public and private healthcare providers to strengthen their cybersecurity measures following a series of incidents involving unauthorized access to the information technology (IT) systems of six healthcare and healthcare-related entities.

Carbon Measures opens Singapore office, launches first local industrial decarbonization pilot

Carbon Measures has announced the establishment of its Singapore office, which will serve as its Asia-Pacific hub, expanding its technical expertise and knowledge capabilities while strengthening engagement with key stakeholders across the region.

Malaysia checking chip re-export, Singapore-based Megaspeed not yet cleared

Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has never cleared Megaspeed International, a Singapore-registered cloud partner of Nvidia, or its Malaysian affiliate, Speedmatrix, regarding re-exports of chips brought to Malaysia.

Singtel raises EBIT guidance as underlying profit up 10 percent to $1.16 billion in first half

Singapore's largest mobile operator Singtel Group has raised its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) guidance as its underlying profit up 10 percent to S$1.49 billion ($1.16 billion) in the first half.

US beats Singapore and the Netherlands for the top spot in national AI readiness – IMD

The United States has overtaken Singapore and the Netherlands to become the world's most AI-ready economy, while American companies continue to dominate the global corporate AI rankings. However, a new study revealed by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) on Thursday found that a country's digital and AI readiness does not…

Asahi Kasei, Furuya Metal and Circularise test precious-metal passports

Asahi Kasei, Furuya Metal and Circularise will test digital product passports for recycled iridium and ruthenium used in chlor-alkali electrodes.

Vietnam’s Net Zero Challenge 2026 awards $770,000 to climate startups from 4 countries

The Net Zero Challenge 2026 has concluded with $770,000 in catalytic grants and investment prizes for several climate startups to pilot their solutions in Vietnam.

SMIC Q3 profit more than doubles as AI demand lifts revenue

SMIC reported record third-quarter revenue of $3.19 billion and a 123.4 percent rise in shareholder profit as AI-related chip demand supported utilization.

Octopus launches Asia clean energy fund with first Philippine investment

Octopus Energy's new Asia fund targets $600 million and starts with a Philippine developer planning 450 MW of solar and 350 MWh of storage.

Vietnam Int’l Finance Center, Touchstone Partners launch $100M 1:1 co-investment program for startups

The Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC), Touchstone Partners, and Ho Chi Minh City Venture Investment Fund JSC (HCM VIF) will collaborate to set up a co-investment program with a combined capacity of up to $100 million.