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Singapore to set up National AI Council – Budget 2026

Singapore will set up a new National AI Council, chaired by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, to provide strategic direction and drive Singapore’s AI agenda. “We will review regulations and create sandboxes, so companies can test AI innovations safely and responsibly. Within the government, we will better align our R&D, regulatory, and investment promotion efforts— so that...

2026-02-19 04:14:29

Malaysia’s stock exchange and TERAJU collaborate to propel Bumiputra companies towards IPO

Bursa Malaysia Berhad has entered into a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) with Unit Peneraju Agenda Bumiputera (TERAJU) to jointly support and facilitate the participation of Bumiputera companies in the Malaysian capital market through initial public offering (IPO) listings. The stock exchange said in a statement on Wednesday that as the national exchange, it serves as a vital bridge between...

2026-02-19 04:00:26

Khách hàng VNPT đón Năm Mới 2026 với siêu khuyến mại tổng giá trị hơn 4 tỷ đồng

Tri ân khách hàng dịp Tết Dương lịch và Tết Nguyên đán 2026, VNPT triển khai chương trình khuyến mại quy mô lớn “Tết sum vầy – Trao iPhone 17”, diễn ra từ ngày 01/12/2025 đến 01/02/2026 trên phạm vi toàn quốc. Tổng giá trị giải thưởng của chương trình lên tới gần 4,2 tỷ đồng, bao gồm...

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2025-12-01 13:15:21

Singapore’s 2C2P to invest $60M over next three years in technology, infrastructure and innovation

2C2P, the Singapore-based payments platform of Antom, will be investing $60 million over the next three years in technology, infrastructure and innovation. The firm said in a statement on Wednesday that 2C2P’s additional investments in technology, infrastructure, and innovation is a reflection of the company’s investment in Southeast Asia. The company is committed to making...

2025-10-29 22:32:01

The entrepreneurial ecosystem is inclusive on paper, but less equitable in practice

In a sign of remarkable progress, the number of women-owned businesses in Singapore has more than doubled over the past 15 years. Yet, beneath this surface-level success lies a sobering reality: In Singapore, early-stage funding for female entrepreneurs fell by 39 percent, and no late-stage deals were recorded for women-led startups last year, according to Tracxn. Across Southeast Asia,...

2025-10-29 22:25:05

Singapore-based EdTech startup Sedifly closes three times oversubscribed Pre-Seed round

Sedifly, a Singapore-based EdTech startup, announced Monday it has closed a 3 times oversubscribed six-figure pre-seed round backed by several angel investors, including serial entrepreneurs and multinational C-suite executives. In a statement, the firm which aims to democratize access to world-class college education, said it also received an equity-free grant from Enterprise Singapore, a...

2025-10-29 04:02:03

Singapore’s digital economy grows to $98.98B in 2024

Singapore’s digital economy grew by S$12 billion ($9.27 billion), expanding to a total of S$128.1 billion ($98.98 billion) in 2024, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) said Monday. IMDA said in a statement that this accounts for 18.6 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP), up from 18 percent in 2023 and 14.9 percent in 2019. According to IMDA’s...

2025-10-07 13:56:23

Maritime cybersecurity in 2025: Navigating digital threats in interconnected seas

In 2025, the maritime sector faces escalating cyber threats that can lead to massive financial losses, operational disruptions, and even safety risks. The maritime industry, a cornerstone of global trade responsible for over 90 percent of international commerce, has increasingly become a target for cybercriminals. Cyber incidents have plagued civilian vessels and infrastructure,...

2025-10-07 13:53:08

VinFast officially launches two new electric bus models in Europe

Vietnamese electric vehicle carmaker VinFast has on last Sunday unveiled its EB 8 and EB 12 electric bus models at Busworld Europe 2025. The firm said in a statement that with the introduction of these two modern and intelligent public transport solutions, it reaffirms its determination to make electric mobility accessible to everyone, expanding its presence from private passenger vehicles...

2025-10-07 13:47:27

FPT partners with Konica Minolta and Vietnam National Innovation Center to advance digital healthcare solutions

Vietnam-based technology firm FPT Corporation, through FPT Software Japan Co., Ltd. (FPT), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Vietnam National Innovation Center (NIC) and Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) to jointly explore digital healthcare solutions through the integration of Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR) and artificial intelligence (AI). FPT said in a statement...

2025-10-07 13:43:43

Singapore’s Supabase raises $100M in Series E funding round co-led by Accel and Peak XV

Supabase, the Singapore-based database firm, has raised $100 million in Series E funding at a $5 billion valuation. The round was led by Accel and Peak XV with participation from Figma Ventures and other returning investors, underscoring strong confidence in the company’s growth, Supabase said in a statement on last Friday. The round comes just four months after their Series D, bringing...

2025-10-07 13:39:42

NASDAQ-listed Futu’s Moomoo sees Malaysian investors leaning more on AI tools [Q&A]

Moomoo Securities Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Moomoo MY), a subsidiary of NASDAQ-listed Futu Holdings Ltd, expects AI to move from a supplement tool to a core driver of investment strategies for Malaysian investors. “As markets grow more complex and information flows accelerate, investors are leaning on AI-powered tools not only to cut through noise but also to counteract behavioural biases and...

2025-10-06 06:47:18

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