SMEs with good repayment records may qualify for up to 40% grant conversion Supports working capital and upgrades in equipment, ESG, certification, promotion & ICT A new financing programme is swiftly taking shape, designed not just to lend but to reward, through the Business Accelerator Programme (BAP) Alternative Financing Programme 2025 (Program Pembiayaan Alternatif BAP […]
On 19 August 2025, the Aus4ASEAN Fellowship Regional Immersion hosted a panel discussion entitled “From Access to Impact: Advancing Digital Inclusion for Less Advantaged Communities” in Kuala Lumpur, where Arifah Sharifuddin, the Institute Director of the Tech for Good Institute (TFGI), served as a panellist. The Aus4ASEAN Fellowship, announced at the 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit…
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Over the past five years, Singapore’s digital economy has expanded at nearly double the rate of the overall economy. This remarkable growth stems not only from advancements in information and communications but also from the extensive digitalisation occurring in finance, trade, and manufacturing. Enterprise digitalisation has become a standard practice, with 94% of companies and
In brief On 15 August 2025, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) issued an update on products found and reported by overseas regulators to contain potent ingredients that are prohibited and may cause side effects. In more detail The HSA published a consolidated list of health products that were found and reported by health regulators overseas
In brief On 11 August 2025, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) announced that it had obtained court orders against various immigration consultancy businesses for engaging in misleading trade practices. This case marked the CCCS’ first court action against an individual who used new business entities to evade detection of unfair trade practices.
In brief On 25 August 2025, the Minister for Digital Development and Information mentioned that the government is exploring effective ways to engage with social media platforms to ensure a safer digital environment for younger users. One option that the government is currently considering is for social media platforms to implement age assurance/verification measures to
By Citra Nasruddin, Programme Director for Tech Dor Good Institute Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining Southeast Asia (SEA)’s development trajectory, reshaping industries, reimagining public service delivery, and reconfiguring the nature of work. From smart agriculture to ethical fintech, AI is unlocking new opportunities for productivity and equity. But it also brings new divides… Source
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Announced three winners of Cradle LIVE! PITCH IT Event served as a lead-up to the Startup ASEAN Summit 2025 Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd (Cradle), Malaysia’s focal agency for early-stage startups under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), has concluded the Cradle LIVE! Roadshow Johor, which brought together startups, aspiring entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem
Succeeds Jimmy Yeoh, who retires at the end of 2025 after 33 years with DHL Joined DHL Express in 1990 & has held diverse roles across IT, commercial & operations DHL Express, the leading international express service provider, has appointed Karen Tan (pic) as chief information officer (CIO) for the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Singapore, Tan
Indonesia’s government service delivery faces logistical challenges and information asymmetry problems reaching populations across 17,000 islands. Digital platforms, however, can generate real-time, hyperlocal data that government agencies can use to identify the issues and target solutions more quickly and cost-effectively than traditional systems. This enables them to track kelurahan-level (sub… Source
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