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MAS revokes major payment institution license of Bsquared Technology

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said Wednesday it has revoked the Major Payment Institution License of crypto liquidity provider Bsquared Technology Pte Ltd (BSQ) with effect from May 14 2026.

Singapore unveils new AI partnerships at ATxSummit 2026

Singapore announced a series of new artificial intelligence initiatives and global partnerships at ATxSummit 2026, signaling a shift toward large-scale deployment of AI systems across public services, enterprise, manufacturing, and robotics.

Singapore launches new coalition to mobilize demand, financing for carbon credits

Singapore has launched an industry-led, multi-sector initiative, the Action for a Resilient Climate (ARC) Coalition, to mobilize demand, financing for carbon credits.

Vietnam’s Hanoi, LG Energy Solution, Honda to jointly launch 1,000 electric motorcycle battery-swapping stations

Vietnam's Hanoi capital city, South Korea's LG Energy Solution, and Japan's Honda Motor will jointly develop a large-scale electric motorcycle battery-swapping network, starting with 50 pilot stations in 2026 and expanding to a projected 1,000 locations citywide by 2027.

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The software gap in Philippine education and what open Source can do about it

I built a free directory of tools for Filipino learners after hours, on my own, because I know what it feels like when your budget sets the ceiling on your potential.

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The real value: Tokenization as the infrastructure layer digital systems need

Tokenization works as infrastructure, or it doesn't work at all. Bolted onto existing systems as a feature, it adds another layer to manage. Designed in from the start, it removes layers – which is the only reason to do it.

Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast launches battery-swapping electric motorcycles in Indonesia

VinFast, the electric vehicle maker under Vietnam’s conglomerate Vingroup, has launched an early booking program in Indonesia for three battery-swapping electric motorcycle models — the VinFast Evo, VinFast Feliz II, and VinFast Viper.

Singapore partners OpenAI in $234M push to expand national AI ecosystem

Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) and OpenAI will launch “OpenAI for Singapore,” a joint initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s position as a hub for applied AI innovation.

Gobi-backed Malaysian IC firm SkyeChip jumps in IPO debut

Malaysia-based integrated circuit firm SkyeChip soared in its main market debut on Wednesday after the firm raised MYR 352 million ($88.62 million) from the initial public offering (IPO).

Primer raises $100M to expand AI-driven payments platform, Southeast Asia-focused Peak XV joins

London-based Primer, a global payment facilitator, has raised $100 million in a Series C funding round as the company expands its AI-enabled payments and finance infrastructure platform.