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SoftBank, Meta, and others team up to build submarine cable system connecting Japan and Singapore
Japan-based SoftBank announced Monday that it is collaborating with Meta, IPS, TM Technology Services, and PT XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera to develop a new international submarine cable system, "Candle", that will connect Japan and Singapore.
Igloo and Telkomsel partner to offer embedded insurance in Indonesia
Singapore-based regional insurtech Igloo has partnered with Telkomsel, Indonesia's biggest telecommunications service provider, to introduce a series of innovative insurance services.
SVO.ai puts Asean on the AI map, unveiling its multi-AI commerce super platform in a historic summit
SVO.ai, a multi-AI commerce super platform, marked a significant milestone by hosting its inaugural SVOLUTION Digital Summit (SDS) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia. Recognized as the largest AI commerce conference in the region, the three-day global event, which took place from Sept 16 to 18, attracted over 3,500 digital entrepreneurs, affiliate marketers, and…
Redefining packaging for a sustainable future – the AI catalyst
The intersection of AI, data, and circular economy thinking is beginning to reshape what packaging can be, not just a protective layer, but a smarter, more sustainable part of the value chain.
ICCA, Willog team up to innovate Indonesia’s cold-chain infrastructure with K-logistics AIoT solutions
The Indonesian Cold Chain Association (ICCA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Willog, a South Korean company specializing in internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered logistics intelligence, to innovate Indonesia’s cold-chain infrastructure with K-logistics AIoT solutions.
Malaysia’s Asia Mobiliti partners Oman government to launch demand-responsive transit service in Muscat
Asia Mobiliti, a Malaysia-based mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) technology company, has partnered with Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), to launch Oman’s first demand-responsive transit (DRT) service in Muscat.
ByteDance’s enterprise arm backs Soonshot’s AI-powered bite-sized K-dramas
Soonshot, the international short-form K-drama platform, has teamed up with BytePlus, ByteDance's enterprise arm, to fuse premium Korean storytelling with artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Singapore’s Synthesys raises $11M funding to scale next generation infrastructure
Singapore-based tech firm Synthesys (formerly known as Equitize) has raised $11 million, in combined seed and strategic funding to build next-generation infrastructure for tokenized securities globally.
Singapore’s Kilde secures $1.5M in funding led by Purple Ventures
Kilde, a Singapore-based private credit investment platform, has closed a $1.5 million Pre-Series A financing round led by Purple Ventures with participation from existing investors.
Singapore’s iSense Global secures strategic investment from DNAKE
ISense Global, Singapore’s smart city internet of things (IoT) provider, announced Monday a strategic investment from DNAKE (Xiamen) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., a publicly listed Chinese smart intercom and building automation firm.
