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Singapore-based international e-scooter operators Beam Mobility and Neuron Mobility have signed a preliminary agreement as they work towards a merger that will solidify their micro mobility leadership in Asia Pacific.

AI Hay, a Vietnam-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered knowledge discovery platform, announced Wednesday the successful close of its $10 million Series A funding round, led by Argor Capital, a Southeast Asia-focused venture capital.

To meet the growing demand for cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services across Southeast Asia, Alibaba Cloud has announced the launch of its third data center in Malaysia on July 1, 2025.

The Philippines-based proptech company Lhoopa is eyeing regional expansion following its 2.5 times growth in homes sold in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year.

Malaysia-based engineering, property and infrastructure firm Gamuda said its wholly owned Australian subsidiary Gamuda Holdings Pty Ltd has signed a landmark agreement with local Tasmanian landowners to co-develop a portfolio of large-scale renewable energy (RE) projects in Central Tasmania.

Amber International Holding Limited, a Singapore-based provider of institutional crypto financial services & solutions and operating under the brand name "Amber Premium", has announced $25.5 million of private placement to accelerate institutional crypto expansion.

Kahoot!, the Norwegian learning and engagement platform, announced Monday the launch of its Singapore office as its Asia Pacific (APAC) hub to support and accelerate its rapid growth across the region.

Malaysia's northern state Penang has launched a flagship Silicon Research & Incubation Space to power local integrated circuit (IC) design breakthroughs.

Taiwan-based insurance firm Shin Kong Vietnam and Vietnam-based PVI Insurance have on Tuesday held a formal opening ceremony, marking the beginning of their strategic cooperation and the official launch of a new compulsory third party liability (CTPL) insurance platform.

Malaysia’s ambitions to become Southeast Asia’s leading electric vehicle (EV) hub took a major leap forward with the official launch of MYR 3.2 billion ($750 million) INV New Material Technology Sdn. Bhd.’s cutting-edge lithium-ion battery separator facility.