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VinFast invests $1B to expand EV production in Indonesia
Vietnam-based automaker VinFast has announced an investment of $1 billion to expand its electric vehicles (EV) production in Indonesia.
Yinson GreenTech’s marinEV collaborates with Toll Group to launch Singapore’s first decabonization hub
Yinson GreenTech’s marinEV has partnered with Toll Group on the launch of Singapore’s first decarbonization hub dedicated to electric supply vessels, a significant milestone for sustainable maritime logistics in the region.
Singapore’s Aspire secures licenses in Australia, Europe and the United States for global expansion
Aspire, the Singapore-headquartered fintech, announced Tuesday a series of regulatory milestones marking a major step in its global expansion.
Singapore’s January Capital announces $130+M final close on APAC’s first growth credit fund for sponsor-backed technology companies
January Capital, a Singapore-based multi-strategy investment firm, has announced the oversubscribed, final close of its Growth Credit Fund, securing total commitments of over $130 million.
Singapore’s Olea secures $30M in Series A funding led by BBVA
Olea Global Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based global digital trade finance platform, has announced the successful completion of its $30 million Series A funding round.
Why Southeast Asia’s startup failures are structural, not cyclical
Southeast Asia has already shown it can produce breakthrough companies. The next challenge is producing companies that endure. By improving how ventures are designed, governed, and led, the region can build an innovation ecosystem that isn’t defined by cycles—but by resilience.
Animoca Brands to partner with GROW, invest in GROW Digital Wealth
Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based digital assets firm, announced Tuesday that it has entered into a term sheet with GROW Investment Group (GROW), a China-based investment and asset management platform backed by Julius Baer.
Capital A announces departure of Aireen Omar after two decades of leadership and innovation
Malaysia-based Capital A has announced the departure of Aireen Omar, marking the conclusion of her remarkable 20-year career driving innovation, growth and digital transformation across the group’s aviation and technology businesses.
Three years after the FTX collapse, did we really learn?
The industry needs to move beyond short-term fixes. Proof-of-reserves snapshots are insufficient because they rarely reveal liabilities. Risk models should be documented with clarity comparable to traditional derivatives markets. Platforms must adopt incident-reporting frameworks that provide users with timely, specific information rather than controlled…
Vertiv to boost Asia manufacturing footprint with manufacturing facility in Malaysia
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, announced last Thursday that it plans to expand its manufacturing footprint in Asia through the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia.
