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Analyst remains positive on ASEAN data center build cycle

Maybank Investment Bank has remained positive on ASEAN data center (DC) build cycle and see opportunities in the ASEAN DC supply chain.

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When truth is weaponized: How do we protect trust at the ballot box?

Building a collective defense requires not only robust technological safeguards but also an informed, critical, and vigilant population empowered to discern truth from manipulation.

DEG, Proparco, Standard Chartered announce $60M to fund solar project in Indonesia

DEG, the German development finance institution, the French development finance institution Proparco and Standard Chartered have announced an agreement to finance the development, construction and operation of the Saguling floating solar photovoltaic (PV) plant as part of Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

GoTo announces resignation of members of board of directors, commissioners

Indonesia-based PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GoTo), the parent company of Gojek and Tokopedia, has announced the resignation of members of its Board of Directors and Board of Commissioners.

UNDP, Trigger team up to support Singapore startups with smarter investment

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Trigger Asset Management (Trigger) have launched a partnership aimed at unlocking capital and strengthening support for startups and businesses advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Tokenizing entertainment: How real-world assets are reshaping the industry

As tokenization spreads across music, art, and live events, it’s clear that entertainment is entering a more participatory era. With real-world assets now digitized and decentralized, creators gain greater control, fans gain new value, and the industry as a whole moves toward a more transparent and equitable future.

Left then right, then EV: Chinese car maker SOUEAST unveils ambitious global play

SOUEAST has unveiled a strategic three-stage plan for the next few years, beginning with ICE and PHEV in left-hand drive markets, moving to a balanced portfolio for right-hand drive regions, and ultimately prioritizing EVs for the European Union by 2030.

Taiwan’s Pegatron partners Telkomsel to accelerate smart manufacturing transformation in Indonesia

Pegatron, a Taiwan-based technology firm, has partnered with Telkomsel, an Indonesia-based digital telecommunications provider and first 5G operator, to accelerate smart manufacturing transformation in Indonesia.

Asia and the Pacific needs grid upgrade to drive energy transition, says ADB report

Inadequate investment in power grids is holding back developing countries in Asia and the Pacific from embracing the full benefits of an energy transition, including enhanced energy security, the creation of millions of green jobs, and the expansion of electricity access, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in its new report.

VinFast partners LKQ Netherlands for aftersales and maintenance network

VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, and LKQ Netherlands, an European vehicle parts and services firm, have announced a strategic collaboration to provide a comprehensive and high-quality aftersales and maintenance network across the Netherlands.