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Maybank sees Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs-driven macro factors to weigh on Malaysia’s semiconductor sector
United States President Donald Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs (RT) driven macro factors are expected to weigh on Malaysia's semiconductor sector, Maybank Investment Bank said Friday.
Singapore’s The Wild Ventures launches with an oversubscribed funding round
The Wild Ventures, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered house of impact brands, has announced its official launch on Thursday following an oversubscribed funding round.
YouTube expands YouTube Shopping in Singapore with Shopee
American social media and online video sharing platform YouTube has on Thursday launched its Shopping affiliate program in Singapore in partnership with homegrown brand, Shopee.
Cyber risk is business risk: Five tips for business leaders in Singapore to consider
In today’s turbulent business and geopolitical landscape, executives in Asia Pacific are juggling growth, efficiency, and resilience while navigating shifting trade policies and economic uncertainty. These pressures are driving up costs, complicating global supply chains, and limiting market access. Yet, amid this high-stakes environment, one critical…
Aspire secures capital markets services license from MAS
ASG2 Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Aspire, a Singapore-headquartered finance platform, has on Thursday announced that it has secured the capital markets services license (CMS) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Maybank sees acquisition of Gojek to be the most favorable scenario for Grab
While there have been numerous media reports in the past weeks of a potential merger between Grab and GoTo, Maybank Investment Bank opined that acquisition of Gojek would be the most favorable scenario for Grab, leading to maximum synergies while preserving balance sheet strength.
Project Nexus partners incorporate Nexus Global Payments to run the cross-border payment scheme
Nexus Global Payments (NGP) has on Thursday announced that it has been formally incorporated as a company limited by guarantee in Singapore to operationalize and manage the Nexus scheme for enabling safe and instant cross-border payments at scale.
Carsome partners with Google Cloud, Searce to enhance car transaction, ownership experience
Southeast Asian car e-commerce platform Carsome Group Inc. has on Thursday announced a multi-year collaboration with Google Cloud, and Searce to fuel its continued expansion and growth in the markets where it operates.
Behind the scenes of Synagistics’ historic de-SPAC listing
For Synagistics, its de-SPAC last October represented a strategic opportunity for the Singapore-based data-driven digital solutions provider. Co-founder Zanetta Lee said the listing gave it a platform to grow its business in both Southeast Asia and Greater China.
Why leadership and talent are your trump cards in Asia’s data center industry
With management structures continually evolving to match the fast pace of the market, executives can no longer afford to operate strictly within traditional roles or silos. Leaders across functions are now expected to be flexible – taking on responsibilities beyond their original job titles and actively engaging in strategic decision-making, operational…
