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Moody’s : Temasek and PIF will maintain advantage in intrinsic credit strength among rated peers

Singapore's state-owned fund Temasek Holdings Limited and Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund Public Investment Fund (PIF) will maintain advantage in intrinsic credit strength among rated peers, Moody's Ratings said Thursday.

AirAsia MOVE adds Myanmar Airways International as its latest direct airline partner

AirAsia MOVE (formerly known as airasia Superapp), the Malaysia-based online travel agency (OTA) platform, has added Myanmar Airways International (MAI) as its latest direct airline partner, enhancing its flight offerings.

Vietnam’s Vingroup to divest stakes in AI firms – report

Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate Vingroup is said to be working towards selling its stakes in AI firms VinBrain and VinAI to global tech companies, Singapore-based media The Business Times reported on Wednesday, quoting three sources.

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The economic power shift in cyber warfare: How businesses can outsmart attackers

As cyber-attacks grow in complexity and scale, businesses must recognize that the economic advantage currently enjoyed by attackers can be mitigated with the right strategies. By integrating #AI with traditional tools, automating processes, and fostering collaboration, organizations can shift the balance of power in their favor. In an era where…

Securities Commission Malaysia partners Khazanah to catalyze mid-tier companies access to the capital market

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Khazanah Nasional Berhad (Khazanah) via Dana Impak Fund to increase access to funding and familiarize the capital markets for Malaysian mid-tier companies (MTC) to further catalyze their growth and expansion.

Malaysia’s AIZO partners Netrunner to develop data centers park in Sarawak

Malaysia-listed engineering services company AIZO Group Berhad (formerly known as Minetech Resources Berhad), has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with energy firm Netrunner Sdn. Bhd. to explore the development of a Tier 4 Data Centers Park in Sarawak, the East of Malaysia.

IFC partners Association of Banks in Cambodia to boost green finance, support sustainable growth

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is collaborating with the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) to boost the capacity of local financial institutions in the climate finance space in order to help address climate change impacts and foster a sustainable financial ecosystem.

Ant International’s WorldFirst sees total transaction volume soars to $300B

China and Southeast Asia led the growth among core regional markets for WorldFirst, which also include the UK, Europe, and Australia.

Yuno welcomes former Uber & JP Morgan Director to lead APAC partnerships, drive regional growth

Yuno earlier this year raised a $25 million Series A round from investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Tiger Global, DST Global Partners, Kaszek Ventures, and Monashees, to fuel its ambitious expansion plans across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Tracxn : SEA FinTech startups funding declines 28% quarter on quarter in Q3

The total funding into Southeast Asia (SEA) FinTech startups fell 28 percent to $322 million in the third quarter of 2024 from $447.5 million in the second quarter, Tracxn said Wednesday.