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LifeTech partners Kyndryl to establish security operations center on public cloud in Malaysia

Kyndryl, the global information technology (IT) infrastructure services provider, has on Thursday announced it entered into an agreement with LifeTech Group, a Malaysia-based managed cybersecurity services provider, to establish the first in-country security operations center (SOC) on public cloud in Malaysia.

Brazil’s payment platform EBANX eyes opportunities in emerging markets globally [Q&A]

Earlier this month, EBANX has been granted in-principle approval for a major payment institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Vietnam’s Techcoop secures $70M series A with equity and debt funding

Techcoop, a Vietnam-based integrated agritech platform, has successfully closed a $70 million Series A funding round, comprising equity and debt financing.

Transcelestial launches Singapore’s first inter-satellite laser communications mission

Transcelestial, a Singapore-based technology firm, has launched Singapore’s first inter-satellite laser communications mission, supported by the country’s national space office Singapore Office for Space Technology and Industry (OSTIn) and satellite downstream services provider ST Engineering Satellite Systems.

Indonesia’s Bumame secures Pre-Series A funding led by Alpha JWC Ventures for expansion

Indonesia-based health-tech firm Bumame has announced the successful completion of a funding round led by Alpha JWC Ventures, with participation from 500 Global and Kopital Ventures.

Singapore’s Horizon Quantum plans $500M SPAC merger with US’s dMY

Horizon Quantum Computing, the Singapore-based developer of advanced software development tools for quantum computers, has planned for $500 million merger with dMY Squared Technology Group, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company led by Harry You.

Moca Network partners SK Planet to launch premium membership program that integrates Web3 technology

Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands flagship project for chain-agnostic digital identity infrastructure for the open internet Moca Network has partnered South Korean information and communications technology platform SK Planet to launch OKI Club, a premium membership program that integrates Web3 technology into SK Planet's OK Cashbag app, which is South Korea's…

TikTok releases What’s Next 2025 Trend Report

As TikTok has become a go-to platform for trusted insights, brands are discovering the value of collaborating with diverse creators—from low-key reviewers to dynamic personalities—through TikTok’s Creator Marketplace.

Kredivo Group acquires Indonesia’s earned wage access platform GajiGesa

This acquisition will mark Kredivo Group’s entry into the fast growing EWA market, and is in line with the group’s mission of providing fast, affordable and widely accessible financial services to its customers. Post-acquisition completion, GajiGesa will continue operating under its own brand, as a new business unit under Kredivo Group.

Indonesia says Apple should soon be able to sell iPhone 16s – report

Apple will soon obtain a local content certificate, which is needed for sales of the handset to be permitted.