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Malaysia’s Catcha Digital acquires 60 percent stake in One International for $2.7M to enter trade exhibition industry
Malaysia-based Catcha Digital Berhad announced Thursday that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Catcha Connect Sdn Bhd has entered into a conditional share sale agreement to acquire a 60% equity interest in One International Exhibition Sdn Bhd, an exhibition and trade show organizer in the agricultural and construction industries in Malaysia for a cash…
NTT DATA and Google Cloud join forces to boost Agentic AI and cloud transformation in APAC
NTT DATA, a Japan-based digital business and technology services firm, announced Thursday a global partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cloud innovations and unlock new possibilities with AI for enterprise organizations across industries.
Malaysia’s Axiata and Cambodian government forge strategic cybersecurity alliance
Malaysian telecommunications firm Axiata Group Berhad announced Wednesday the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of Cambodia (MPTC), solidifying a strategic collaboration aimed at significantly enhancing Cambodia’s cybersecurity landscape, and fostering a new generation of digital talent.
VinFast, Plugsurfing team up to expand EV charging stations across Europe
VinFast, the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer from Vietnam, announced Wednesday a strategic partnership with Plugsurfing, one of Europe’s leading EV charging service providers.
Indonesia’s GoTo reaffirms 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance after record breaking performance
PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GoTo), the largest digital ecosystem in Indonesia, has reaffirmed its 2025 adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) guidance of Rp1.4 trillion ($86.89 million)- Rp 1.6 trillion and remains on track to meet full-year targets.
Malaysia’s Carsome posts record profit in second quarter
Carsome Group Inc, Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, said Thursday it has delivered its most profitable quarter to date in the second quarter of 2025, posting an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of over $5 million and continuing its trajectory of sustained, quality earnings.
Singapore’s Agridence secures global investment to accelerate multi-commodity compliance platform
Agridence Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based technology firm in digital agri-commodity supply chains, announced Wednesday a funding round led by Cercano Management and supported by returning strategic investors EXEO Innovation Fund and Provident.
Alpadis expands regulatory capabilities with acquisition of Ingenia Consultants in Singapore
Alpadis, an independent, international provider of bespoke, technology-driven trust and corporate services, is joining forces with Ingenia Consultants, a compliance service provider for financial institutions in Singapore.
AMD expands R&D footprint with Malaysian facility
The United States-listed technology firm AMD has on Thursday inaugurated its new state-of-the-art office and engineering lab facility in Bayan Lepas, Penang, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s commitment to expanding its global business services and engineering presence in Malaysia.
Edtech firm Instructure launches Asia hub in the Philippines to accelerate regional growth and expand global learning ecosystem
Instructure, the world’s edtech ecosystem and maker of Canvas learning management system (LMS), has announced the launch of its Asia hub with the opening of a new office in the Philippines.
