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Singapore’s 129Knots launches with $10M investment led by Sing Fuels

Singapore-based fintech venture 129Knots has launched with a $10 million investment led by Sing Fuels.

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How to minimize financial risks in emerging businesses

Strategizing to protect a business from financial risks requires a multifaceted approach. Business owners must tick all the boxes to ensure maximum resiliency and strengthen financial stability. While risks are inevitable, there’s a method as to why other businesses continue to stay afloat despite volatile and uncertain market conditions. However, one thing…

SoftBank partners Quantinuum for practical application of quantum computing

Japan-based internet services company SoftBank Corp. and global quantum computing firm Quantinuum announced Wednesday that they have agreed to a wide-ranging partnership in quantum computing.

Thailand BOI approves TikTok’s $3.77B data hosting project

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has on Wednesday approved a 126.8 billion baht ($3.77 billion) data hosting project by leading global video content platform TikTok, and a 3.25 billion baht ($96.61 million) cloud services project by Thailand-based cloud services firm focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) applications Siam AI.

SoftBank backs Helion $425M Series F investment to scale commercialized fusion power

Helion, a fusion energy company, has on Tuesday announced a $425 million Series F investment round that will be used to scale commercialization efforts for the company’s groundbreaking fusion technology.

Tracxn : Vietnamese tech startups funding down 38 percent on year to $130M in 2024

Vietnamese tech startups raised $120 million in funding in 2024, representing a 38 percent decline from the $196 million secured in 2023 and a sharp 77 percent drop compared to the $518 million raised in 2022, Tracxn said Tuesday.

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The future of remittances: Innovation meets affordability in 2025

The convergence of #blockchain, #AI, and cross-border collaboration is charting a new course for global payments. Yet, at the heart of this transformation lies a simple but powerful vision: making financial services faster, easier, and more inclusive for everyone.

Axiata inks deals with Sinar Mas to advance digital solutions in Southeast Asia

Malaysian telecommunication firm Axiata Group Berhad has inked deals with Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas to advance strategic collaboration in digital solutions in the Malaysian and Indonesia.

NTT DATA launches Smart AI AgentTM and eyes $2B opportunity by 2027

NTT DATA, a Japan-based digital business and information technology (IT) services provider, has on Tuesday announced the international launch of its next-generation Smart AI AgentTM.

BitGo partners OneInfinity by OneDegree for digital asset custody risk management in Japan

BitGo, the global digital asset provider, has joined forces with OneInfinity by OneDegree, a Hong Kong-based digital asset insurance and security solution provider, for digital asset custody risk management in Japan.