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Capital A, the parent company of Malaysia-based low-cost carrier, has announced a blueprint to grow its digital businesses under the leadership of President, Commercial of Capital A Colin Currie who will hold dual roles including the Chief Executive Officer of airasia Digital position.

Australia-based global payments and financial platform Airwallex has secured a payment business license in China, following the successful acquisition of a 100 percent stake in Guangzhou Shang Wu Tong Network Technology Co., Ltd., an information and online payment services company.

FewStones, a Singapore-based video production company, has partnered with Singapore-based crypto payments firm TripleA to offer cryptocurrency payment options for their services.

Indian fintech startup Growfin has on Tuesday announced a $7.5 million Series A funding round to provide real-time visibility and predictability in cash flow for modern Chief Financial Officers (CFOs).

Vingroup Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong has on Monday announced the establishment of the Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM), an entity dedicated to using VinFast electric cars and scooters for rental and taxi services.

AI and machine learning are being used in innovative ways to address social challenges and improve people's lives. From healthcare and disaster response to environmental sustainability and financial inclusion, these technologies have the potential to create real and lasting impact.

The Singapore-based ride-hailing and delivery company completed the transaction last week, bringing its debt under an outstanding term loan to $517 million, down from the previous balance of $1.117 billion. Grab also has about $200 million in other bank debt.

Endowus, a Singapore-based digital wealth platform, has launched a community impact initiative, Endowus Empower. This initiative aims to provide underrepresented, underserved, and underprivileged groups with the right tools, advice, opportunities, and community support to reach their wealth and life goals.

Sustainability-focused deep tech venture builder, Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance (SDTA) has announced Tuesday its partnership with Innovate UK, supported by Innovate UK EDGE, to launch the Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme Singapore.

Indonesia is always keen to develop domestic EV production facilities to take advantage of its rich nickel reserves, an important material to produce EV batteries.