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Singapore commits $3M to built environment innovation
Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) has committed S$4 million ($3.12 million) to support companies developing innovative solutions for Singapore’s built environment sector, including technologies to improve construction productivity, detect ageing infrastructure and mitigate urban heat.
Vietnam’s AICAP plans to import 1,000 Chinese robots under alliance deal
AICAP Group, a Vietnamese robotics company, will purchase 1,000 robots from members of the China Robot Industry Development Alliance (CDRA) and bring international robot products into Vietnam.
Enterprise Singapore expands startups’ access to industry partners and R&D facilities overseas
Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) has on Wednesday unveiled an expanded suite of initiatives and new partnerships to help Singapore-based startups develop, validate and expand globally from Singapore, further strengthening the nation’s position as a global launchpad for technology and innovation.
Achieving inclusion is critical to re-Globalisation & AI will accelerate it by democratizing opportunities, says Ant International CEO
Ant International CEO Peng Yang has called for a new, inclusive "re-globalization" project that harnesses AI and digital connectivity to give small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) greater access to global markets and opportunities.
Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew competition opens 2027 search for deep tech urban, sustainability founders
The 13th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition has opened applications from university founders and recent graduates building deep tech for urban and sustainability challenges.
Malaysia’s Cashku adds KAF Investment Funds to advice platform, widening EPF, Shariah options
Cashku, a Malaysian AI-native digital wealth platform, has signed a distribution agreement with KAF Investment Funds Berhad to bring a selected range of the fund house's funds onto its platform.
Singapore’s Choco Up appoints John Lim as senior advisor to support regional growth
Choco Up, a Singapore-based financing platform for small and medium-sized enterprises in Asia, has appointed John Lim as senior advisor.
Singapore’s ST Engineering wins S$5.6B in Q3 contracts, S$13.2B year to date
Singapore's ST Engineering has secured S$5.6 billion ($4.3 billion) in new contracts in the third quarter of 2026, bringing its total contract wins for the first nine months of the year to S$13.2 billion.
Canada’s Wealthsimple raises $302M led by Singapore‘s GIC at $9.8B valuation
Wealthsimple, a Canadian financial services company, has agreed to an equity round of up to C$425 million ($302 million) at a post-money valuation of C$13.8 billion.
Global Payments’ Phil Pomford on cross-border travel payments and AI agents [Q&A]
Phil Pomford discusses payment choices for Asian travelers, Centara integration, checkout metrics and authorization safeguards for AI agents.
