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YTL AI Labs launches ILMU Claw to tap growing agentic AI trend
YTL AI Labs has on Tuesday launched ILMU Claw, enabling Malaysian users, developers, and enterprises to build autonomous AI agents, hosted entirely on Malaysian infrastructure through the secure YTL AI Cloud.
Foxconn to manufacture humanoid robots in Vietnam
Fushan Technology (Vietnam), a subsidiary of Foxconn (also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry), is seeking permission to manufacture humanoid robots in its factory in Vietnam's northern province of Bac Ninh.
Sea establishes AI Center of Excellence in Singapore to drive AI innovation, capability building
Singapore-based technology firm Sea Limited announced Monday the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence (AI CoE) in the country, with support from Digital Industry Singapore (DISG), a joint office by Singapore Economic Development Board, Enterprise Singapore, and Infocomm Media Development Authority.
Singapore’s digital finance platform Atome, Philippines’ payment platform Bayad expand in-app bill payments
Atome Philippines, under Singapore-headquartered digital finance platform Atome, and the Philippines' multi-channel payment platform Bayad will collaborate to enable users to pay bills directly within the Atome app.
Why online safety is becoming a product decision in Asia Pacific
As governments across Asia tighten online safety rules, founders can no longer treat trust and safety as a side function. Decisions around onboarding, age checks, recommendation systems, and user controls are becoming regulatory questions, and that is starting to reshape how startups build.
Technological firm Nimble invests in Thai loyalty-CRM service Relationship Republic
Regional software consulting firm Nimble has announced its first strategic investment in Relationship Republic, a Thailand-based loyalty and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions provider.
Malaysia’s digital asset exchange Hata secures $8M in Series A funding led by Bybit
Malaysia-based digital asset exchange Hata has raised $8 million in a Series A funding round led by cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, alongside several global family offices.
Singapore pushes first international benchmark for generative AI testing
Singapore has put forward a new international standard, ISO/IEC 42119-8, to standardize the testing methodology for Generative AI systems, aimed at strengthening the foundation for trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) testing.
EQT raises record $15.6B Asia-Pacific private equity fund
Global investment firm EQT announced Tuesday the final close of BPEA Private Equity Fund IX, reaching its hard cap with $15.6 billion in total commitments, including $14.9 billion in fee-generating assets under management.
