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Igloo, JMT Network Services team up to offer insurtech solutions for Thailand
Singapore-based insurtech Igloo and Thailand conglomerate Jaymart Group's subsidiary JMT Network Services PCL have established a joint venture to offer insurtech solutions for Thailand.
Clime Capital’s second SEA clean energy fund achieves maximum capitalization with $175M committed
Clime Capital, the Singapore-based fund manager, has announced that the South East Asia Clean Energy Fund ll (SEACEF ll) has achieved maximum capitalization with $175 million committed.
NCSA partners Google Cloud to bolster security for Thailand’s cyberspace
Thailand’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) and Google Cloud have on Wednesday announced a strategic collaboration to bolster the cyber resilience of Thailand's digital landscape.
Wavemaker Impact launches Nūl with a $500,000 investment to tackle fashion overproduction
Wavemaker Impact, the Singapore-based climate tech venture builder, has launched Nūl Global Technologies Pte. Ltd. (Nūl), an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven climate tech startup, with a $500,000 pre-Seed investment.
Pentagreen, BII announce $80M financing with ib vogt Singapore to catalyze greenfield solar, battery storage projects across SEA
Pentagreen Capital and British International Investment (BII) have announced a joint financing of $80 million to accelerate the rollout of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across Southeast Asia in collaboration with leading international renewable energy development platform ib vogt Singapore Pte. Ltd. (ib vogt).
Taiwan’s UMC unveils new fab expansion in Singapore
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), a global semiconductor foundry, has officially unveiled its new fab facility in Singapore in a grand opening ceremony.
Yahoo names Josh Line as Chief Marketing Officer
American proprietary web portal Yahoo has on Tuesday announced the appointment of Josh Line as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to lead the company's global marketing strategies, brand positioning, user acquisition, and customer engagement initiatives.
OpenAI to raise $40B in Softbank-led funding at $300B valuation
OpenAI Global, LLC, a United States-based artificial intelligence (AI) research and development company, has announced a new funding of $40 billion led by Softbank at a post-money valuation of $300 billion.
Granite Asia and Integral launch $100M fund for high-growth startups with strong Japanese market access
Granite Asia, a multi-asset investment platform focused on technology, and Integral Corporation, Japan’s publicly listed private equity firm, have announced the formation of Granite-Integral, a joint venture designed to invest in high-growth companies with a strong Japan nexus.
The ROI imperative: Navigating tech spend amidst 2025’s challenges
In today’s evolving landscape, technology investments must be viewed not as standalone expenses but as strategic enablers of operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and resilience. Leaders need to evaluate investments through a long-term lens, prioritizing business outcomes over short-term cost considerations.
