Körber completes high-density automated warehouse in Southeast Asia
The 4,000-square-metre facility combines pallet shuttles, lifts and warehouse-control software, with full operations expected later in September.
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AXLBIT launches AXLBOX enterprise software marketplace in Malaysia
Malaysia is the first Southeast Asian market for the platform, which opens with four software services and local deployment support.
Plaud opens Singapore APAC headquarters with at least S$20 million commitment
The wearable AI company says its 15,000-square-foot Marina Bay office will support engineering, product and regional operations as it expands its Singapore team.
Molex expands Vietnam manufacturing capacity for high-speed data-centre demand
The expanded Hung Yen plant adds electronics manufacturing, engineering and quality-assurance capacity, while the company targets a larger workforce by the end of 2026.
Gulf and Singtel plan VTS subsea cable investment linking Thailand and Singapore
The partners identify the Vietnam-Thailand-Singapore cable as their first initiative, with service targeted for 2030 and capital spending spread across several years.
CARKU says its 24V truck-battery range is in Southeast Asia mass production
CARKU says a 24V lithium iron phosphate battery range shown at Automechanika Frankfurt is already being mass-produced in Southeast Asia, pointing to a potential alternative to lead-acid auxiliary power for commercial vehicles.
Vietnam sets supplier and technology tasks for its electronics industry
A 14 September government notice directs ministries to support domestic supplier links and core technology work in electronics; it sets administrative tasks, not new incentives or completed capacity.
YTL Power and Ganda reserve four more Siemens gas turbines for future projects
The 14 September reservations take the companies’ arrangements to seven units intended for projects in Malaysia and the wider region; they are not operating capacity.
Grab agrees to acquire a controlling stake in Atome Financial for US$1.49bn
The proposed 60% purchase would combine two regional lending platforms across five markets, subject to regulatory approvals and a targeted third-quarter 2027 close.
Coda expands Forter partnership as it enters new commerce markets
The Singapore-based digital-commerce company says its expanded use of Forter will connect payment authentication and fraud decisions as it grows internationally.
AI gains a place in financial decisions, but banks retain consumers’ trust
UOB’s five-market survey finds widespread reported use of AI advice, alongside a continuing preference for trusted financial institutions and human expertise.
Sungrow and ERS advance battery projects in Malaysia and the Philippines
Two four-hour storage projects total 997 MWh, pairing Malaysian grid flexibility with a Philippine scheme designed for wholesale power trading.