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Fasanara and IFC launch new strategy to expand access to finance for MSMEs in emerging markets

Global fintech firm Fasanara Capital and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, have announced plans to create a pioneering lending strategy aimed at helping micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in emerging markets access the capital they need to grow, especially businesses led or owned by women.

Vietnam’s VinEnergo adds 10 GW renewable portfolio in Denmark, Sweden, Philippines

VinEnergo, the energy arm of Vietnam's top conglomerate Vingroup, has secured development agreements for a 10 gigawatt (GW) overseas renewable energy portfolio spanning Denmark, Sweden and the Philippines.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison sets up Security Command Center in Indonesia with Cisco

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat), has officially launched its Security Command Center (SCC) in Jakarta, marking a significant leap forward for Indonesia’s digital resilience as artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms the threat landscape.

Sea’s revenue rises 36.4 percent year on year in 2025

Singapore-based tech giant Sea saw its revenue jump 36.4 percent year on year to $22.9 billion in 2025, with gross profit growing 42.2 percent year-on-year to $10.2 billion.

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Malaysia’s Carsome delivers $23M EBITDA in FY2025, 16% gross profit growth

CARSOME Group Inc. reported FY2025 EBITDA of $23 million, more than doubling year-on-year, reflecting continued margin expansion and cost discipline across its core markets.

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From chatbots to sales AI agents: The evolution of AI in e-commerce

E-commerce is entering a new era where AI does far more than answer questions. The shift from chatbots to Sales AI Agents is not about replacing old tools. It is about meeting modern shoppers where they are and giving them the help they expect.

Malaysia’s Aonic secures $10M to take home-grown drone technology global

The Series A funding round is led by Kairous Capital, a regional private equity and venture capital firm backed by Jelawang Capital, Malaysia’s National Fund-of-Funds through its Emerging Fund Managers’ Program.

Singapore-based Open Campus, Vietnam’s L&A and SKALE pilot credential-based job matching

Open Campus, a Singapore-based decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) focused on blockchain applications in education, will collaborate with Vietnam’s Le & Associates (L&A) and SKALE to pilot a credential-powered job matching initiative in Vietnam.

Gobi Partners invests in Cortical Labs, expands biological computing hub

Asia-focused venture capital firm Gobi Partners has invested in Cortical Labs, a biotechnology company developing computing systems that combine living human neurons with silicon hardware.