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Petronas, JERA expand collaboration for sustainable energy

Malaysia's state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) and Japan's power generation company JERA have agreed to expand their collaboration for sustainable energy.

Malaysian fintech firm Paydibs restructures with new digital services focus

Paydibs, a Malaysia-based digital payments firm, has stepped into a new chapter with a future-ready fintech identity, a revitalized leadership team and a bold roadmap aimed at powering the next wave of businesses and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) growth.

S&P affirms Grab Holdings ‘BB-‘ rating with stable outlook

S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Singapore-based mobility, delivery, and digital financial services provider Grab Holdings 'BB-' rating with stable outlook as it sees the firm can absorb $1.5 billion bond issuance.

Thailand’s 10Ants secures $500,000 of Pre-Seed funding from Wavemaker Impact

10Ants Enterprise, an urban revitalization company based in Thailand, has secured $500,000 in Pre-Seed funding from Wavemaker Impact to support its aim of turning Southeast Asia's underutilized urban buildings into green, vibrant hubs for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

DayOne signs CRESS agreement with TNB to secure up to 500MW of renewable energy

DayOne Data Centers, a Singapore-based digital infrastructure platform, has announced the signing of a Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) agreement with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), a Malaysian utility company.

Ria Money Transfer gets approval to enable digital salary payments for Malaysia’s migrant workforce

Ria Money Transfer (Ria), a Malaysia-based fintech firm, has been officially approved by the Department of Labor Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM) for the disbursement of digital wage payments via the Ria Wallet.

Analyst sees ASEAN digital spending remains strong

ASEAN internet sector is set for sustained elevated growth amid steady digital spending, Maybank Investment Bank said last Friday.

Maybank sees limited risk for Sea from MELI’s competitive ante

Maybank Investment Bank has foreseen limited risk for Singapore-based technology giant Sea amid Mercado Libre’s (MELI)' competitive ante.

INA announces appointment of two chief investment officers

Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) has announced the appointment of Andry Setiawan and Christopher Ganis as Chief Investment Officers.

Malaysian Central Bank launches Digital Asset Innovation Hub

Malaysian Central Bank has on Tuesday launched Digital Asset Innovation Hub.