Sagtec adds a standalone AI portal to its business-software offering
At a 7 October check, CLAi listed free text chat; Sagtec plans to link the portal to its POS and HR products.
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Named and dated developments across Southeast Asia.
FOMO Pay adds Sumsub checks to payments compliance workflows
FOMO Pay uses Sumsub verification and transaction monitoring within its existing systems. The announcement does not specify initial integration dates.
IEA flags grid and fuel risks as Southeast Asia power demand rises
The IEA projects 5.4% annual electricity-demand growth through 2030, sharpening grid and fuel-resilience questions for Southeast Asian power buyers.
NUS opens engineering biology centre and new research facility
NUS opened its engineering biology centre and facility on 5 October. The 2023 grant supports research and pilot processing; commercial output is not established.
AM Intelligence orders 20,000 Rubin GPUs for Malaysia and India
AM Intelligence reports binding orders for 20,000 Rubin GPUs across Malaysia and India, with Q2 2027 delivery. The country allocation is undisclosed.
OneByZero raises US$20 million to expand enterprise AI delivery
The Singapore company says its first external funding will expand engineering teams, build a Japan presence and develop its AI deployment platform.
BNM identifies SME cash-flow pressure despite steady lending
BNM reports sound aggregate lending and selected SME liquidity pressure. Suppliers and lenders can check payment delays and working-capital exposure.
AMRO says AI goods drove much of ASEAN+3 export growth
AMRO reports a first-half export surge concentrated in AI goods. Malaysia and Singapore suppliers can test their exposure before expanding capacity.
SGX cuts board lots for 11 stocks as new order-size rule takes effect
The initial 11 stocks move from 100-unit to 10-unit lots on 5 October. Existing holdings stay unchanged, while brokers specify pending-order handling.
Zetrix confirms suspension of its JPJ collection-agent service channel
The issuer confirms a temporary suspension from 5 October and says discussions continue. The regulator’s order covers JPJ services through MYEG Group channels.
AkzoNobel signs $1.35 billion regional paints sale to Nippon Paint
The seven-country deal includes five Southeast Asian markets, with Indonesia expected to close separately in late 2026.
Green CT starts Can Tho rice-processing project with biomass supply plans
Construction has begun on a Can Tho project intended to link rice processing with rice-husk fuel supply. Operating output and deliveries remain ahead.