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Danantara Indonesia and RDIF to launch $2.3B Indonesia-Russia investment platform

Badan Pengelola Investasi Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara Indonesia) and the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF, the sovereign wealth fund of Russia) are to launch Russia-Indonesia Investment Platform (RIDNIP) with up to €2 billion ($2.3 billion) of capital to implement investments in Indonesia and Russia and promote the economic cooperation between…

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Getting ready for a secure AI and post-quantum world

To stay ahead, organizations need a layered security approach – one that doesn't rely on a single tool or solution, but instead uses multiple defenses working together. This strategy helps block threats at different points, limits damage if an attack does happen, and improves overall resilience.

Building digital resilience in today’s AI-first era

Digital resilience requires more than just AI models. It calls for an underlying, AI-ready architecture platform capable of real-time data integration and distribution. Without this foundation, businesses risk fragmentation, latency, and limited adaptability to shifting market dynamics. 

Thailand approves virtual bank licenses for Krung Thai, AIS, SCB X, and KakaoBank Consortiums

Thailand’s Ministry of Finance, with the advice of the Bank of Thailand (BOT), has announced the approval of three applicants to establish virtual banks in Thailand.

Singapore Fintech firm Finmo launches MO AI to streamline global treasury operations

Finmo, a Singapore-based fintech firm, announced Thursday the launch of MO AI, a conversational assistant embedded directly within its intelligent treasury platform.

MIDF maintains positive outlook on Malaysia’s data center despite alleged Nvidia chip breach

MIDF Research has on Thursday maintained its positive outlook on Malaysia's data center despite news reports have surfaced, alleging that Chinese firms were training their artificial intelligence (AI) models at a data center in Malaysia that are powered by Nvidia chips.

Malaysia’s TNG Digital launches business account to support micro-SMEs and gig workers

TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia’s largest integrated fintech player, has launched the TNG Digital Business Account.

Indonesia’s Pertamina NRE acquires 20 percent stake in Philippines’ Citicore Renewable Energy

Philippine renewable energy developer Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) and Indonesia state-owned Pertamina New and Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) have inked a $120 million strategic partnership.

UOB inks agreement with China’s Cross-border Interbank Payment System

UOB and its wholly-owned subsidiary UOB China have signed agreements to become direct participants of China’s Cross-border Interbank Payment System (CIPS).

BDx Data Centers, Indonesia’s PLN ink power agreement to support national digital infrastructure

BDx Indonesia, a subsidiary of BDx Data Centers has signed a power purchase agreement with PT PLN (Persero), Indonesia’s national electric power distributor, supply 30 MVA of electricity.