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Singapore’s super app Grab looks to strike deal to acquire Indonesia’s GoTo in 2Q – report
Grab Co-Founder and CEO Anthony Tan declined to comment to TNGlobal's query on Grab-GoTo merger news when asked at GrabX event in Singapore last month.
Equinix scales Malaysia’s data center footprint with expansion in Kuala Lumpur
Equinix, Inc, the global digital infrastructure company, announced Wednesday the completion of the second phase of its KL1 International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
How these cities are utilizing AI-powered video surveillance
AI has enabled massive strides in multiple industries, including law and safety. These camera systems can help police officers respond to incidents sooner, and health and environmental personnel ensure businesses and citizens follow protocols. However, their implementation and use deserve extreme care.
Digitalization can reduce persistent inequality in Asia and the Pacific, says ADB
Digitalization can be a powerful tool to help reduce persistent economic inequality in Asia and the Pacific—but to harness its potential, governments need to narrow “digital gaps,” including gaps in infrastructure, access, and skills, according to a new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Capital A sets sight on Saudi Arabia with plans to expand aviation and logistics ecosystem
Malaysia-based Capital A Berhad announced Wednesday its plans to significantly expand into Saudi Arabia, marking a pivotal step in the Group's Middle East growth strategy.
Tencent-backed fintech firm Primer reports 239 percent year-on-year growth in payment volume in APAC
Primer, the Tencent-backed fintech firm, has announced that it has ‘set down roots’ in Singapore, incorporating in the city state following a strong year of growth in Asia-Pacific, which saw a 239 percent increase in payment volume.
Ant International partners with Barclays on global treasury management with proprietary AI-powered FX model
Singapore-based financial technology firm Ant International has entered a partnership with the United Kingdom bank Barclays to enhance efficiency and resilience in global treasury management for businesses.
AC Ventures strengthens gender-smart climate investing strategy through IFC’s We Fund Climate program
AC Ventures (ACV), an Indonesia-based investment firm, has deepened its commitment to inclusive climate innovation through active participation in the We Fund Climate program by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Singapore’s Seedflex raises $3.2M in a seed extension round co-led by Z Venture Capital, Iterative
Seedflex Technologies, a Singapore-based fintech platform co-founded by two former Grab executives, has raised a $3.2 million seed extension round co-led by Z Venture Capital (ZVC) and Iterative.
