User experience (UX) has emerged as a critical factor influencing the success of automated trading platforms. As the fintech industry continues to grow, with projections estimating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5 percent from 2024 to 2032, the emphasis on intuitive and efficient user interfaces becomes paramount. User experience in fintech is not merely about aesthetics; it’s about creating interfaces that are intuitive, responsive, and tailored to the needs of users. A...

Netherlands automaker Stellantis and Chinese automobile manufacturer Leapmotor have marked a pivotal milestone in the region’s electrification journey with the local assembly of Leapmotor vehicles in Malaysia, signaling the start of Leapmotor’s local assembly plans in Malaysia. The duo said in a statement on last Friday that the initiative, which will be based at Stellantis’ existing plant in Gurun, Kedah, begins with an initial investment of EUR 5 million ($5.75 million)....

Groundup.ai, an industrial Al expert in machine maintenance and workplace safety Al solutions, announced Monday a close of its US$4.25m Series A funding round. The round was led by local venture capital firm Tin Men Capital, with continued support from Wavemaker Ventures, the early-stage fund of Wavemaker Partners, who also invested in the company’s earlier funding stages and participation from SEEDS Capital, the company said in a statement. This strategic investment will accelerate...

The rise of cryptocurrency has been nothing short of explosive. By the end of 2024, the global crypto market capitalization surpassed $2.5 trillion. However, alongside this meteoric rise, there has been an equally alarming increase in crypto hacks, resulting in losses of up to $14 billion. In 2025 alone, the industry saw its largest ever breach when globally renowned crypto exchange Bybit was hacked, resulting in a staggering loss of nearly $1.5 billion. Other exchanges have also been...

The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Cyber and Technology Resilience Experts (CTREX) Panel has proposed ways to enhance technology resilience and tackle emerging threats. MAS said in a statement on last Friday that the key insights and recommendations from the panel recent meeting include adopting a service-centric approach to strengthen operational resilience; addressing third-party and open-source software risks in the information technology (IT) supply chain; preparing the...

Malaysia’s Next Gen 5G network provider U Mobile has entered into a strategic agreement to transfer its merchant acquiring business, GoBiz, to NTT DATA Cardpay, a subsidiary under NTT DATA Payment Services Sdn. Bhd. (formerly known as GHL Systems Berhad). U Mobile said in a statement on Monday that this move will enable U Mobile to further strengthen its resources to drive 5G enterprise adoption. At the same time, NTT DATA Payment Services remains committed to ensuring business...

Singapore’s asset manager and operator Keppel Ltd. has secured close to S$2 billion ($1.53 billion) of capital commitments from global institutional investors for its Keppel Data Center Fund III (KDCF III), Keppel Education Asset Fund II (KEAF II) and Sustainable Urban Renewal (SUR) strategy, representing approximately S$4.9 billion ($3.74 billion) in Funds under Management (FUM). Keppel said in a statement on Monday that Keppel’s third data center fund, KDCF III, has achieved...

Singapore organizations double down on artificial intelligence (AI) but face growth challenges due to skills gap, Autodesk research showed Monday. The study also finds that despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty, the majority of business leaders in Singapore are investing in AI, technology advancement, and sustainability across all industries, with efforts to overcome a technical skills shortage. Autodesk said in a statement that AI sentiment remains largely positive in...

Populix, an Indonesian tech-based research company, announced Tuesday it has secured $4.3 million in the first close of its Series B funding round. The investment was led by MSW V Asia Fund X, with participation from existing investors Intudo Ventures, Altos Ventures, and Acrew Capital, Populix said in a statement. Through the Series B funding received, Populix said it is ​​committed to developing and training its artificial intelligence (AI) models to automate research processes and...

Yiren Digital Ltd., an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform providing financial and lifestyle services in China, has announced the formation of a strategic joint venture with PT. Pinjaman Kemakmuran Rakyat (klikUMKM) and PT. Artha Digital Investama, member of Artha Graha Network (altogether AG Network), to deliver AI-driven financial solutions across Indonesia. Yiren Digital said in a statement on Monday that the partnership combines Yiren Digital’s cutting-edge financial...

Global artificial intelligence (AI) firm FancyTech is eyeing expansion into priority markets, especially Indonesia, following its B+ funding round. The firm said in a statement on Wednesday that the round is co-led by GSR Ventures and Zhilin Capital, with previous backers, including DCM, reaffirming their commitment to further develop FancyTech’s AI-driven content platform. The company reported $15 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) for 2024, doubling its revenue from the...

In the last few years, digital commerce across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has experienced unprecedented growth. Consumers have embraced online shopping, mobile apps, and social commerce at a remarkable pace. But this surge has brought with it a challenge that many e-commerce businesses are now struggling to manage: the complexity of digital payments. The explosion of payment methods As digital adoption accelerates, so does the diversity of payment options. Where once credit and debit...