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YTL AI Labs launches ILMU Claw to tap growing agentic AI trend

YTL AI Labs has on Tuesday launched ILMU Claw, enabling Malaysian users, developers, and enterprises to build autonomous AI agents, hosted entirely on Malaysian infrastructure…

Foxconn to manufacture humanoid robots in Vietnam

Fushan Technology (Vietnam), a subsidiary of Foxconn (also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry), is seeking permission to manufacture humanoid robots in its factory in Vietnam's…

Sea establishes AI Center of Excellence in Singapore to drive AI innovation, capability building

Singapore-based technology firm Sea Limited announced Monday the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence (AI CoE) in the country, with support from…

Singapore’s digital finance platform Atome, Philippines’ payment platform Bayad expand in-app bill payments

Atome Philippines, under Singapore-headquartered digital finance platform Atome, and the Philippines' multi-channel payment platform Bayad will collaborate to enable users to pay…

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Why online safety is becoming a product decision in Asia Pacific

As governments across Asia tighten online safety rules, founders can no longer treat trust and safety as a side function. Decisions around onboarding, age checks, recommendation…

Technological firm Nimble invests in Thai loyalty-CRM service Relationship Republic

Regional software consulting firm Nimble has announced its first strategic investment in Relationship Republic, a Thailand-based loyalty and customer relationship management (CRM)…

Malaysia’s digital asset exchange Hata secures $8M in Series A funding led by Bybit

Malaysia-based digital asset exchange Hata has raised $8 million in a Series A funding round led by cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, alongside several global family offices.

Singapore pushes first international benchmark for generative AI testing

Singapore has put forward a new international standard, ISO/IEC 42119-8, to standardize the testing methodology for Generative AI systems, aimed at strengthening the foundation…

EQT raises record $15.6B Asia-Pacific private equity fund

Global investment firm EQT announced Tuesday the final close of BPEA Private Equity Fund IX, reaching its hard cap with $15.6 billion in total commitments, including $14.9 billion…

Salmon secures $100M financing to accelerate growth in the Philippines

Salmon Group, a technology financial company, announced Monday a $100 million financing round, marking a significant milestone in enhancing the company’s growth trajectory in the…

TNG Digital and KK Mart partner to offer digital salary payments for migrant workers

TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd, the operator of Malaysia’s digital financial services and lifestyle app, TNG eWallet, has partnered with KK Mart to digitize salary payments for their…

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From lobsters to loans: How marketing turns myths into ‘reality’

Much of what people confidently believe today was engineered by marketing, repetition, or convenience rather than historical truth.

China’s BYD increases investment in Vietnam’s northern province to $480M

BYD Electronics (Vietnam), under Chinese giant BYD, was granted a certificate to increase its investment in Vietnam's northern province of Phu Tho to $479.8 million.

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