Hoa Phat earnings rise alongside Vietnam public investment
Hoa Phat's first-half result and Vietnam's public-investment data are parallel indicators of industrial capacity and infrastructure execution; the sources do not prove one caused the other.
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Named and dated developments across Southeast Asia.
Vietnam sets a technology-cooperation strategy around local capability
The government wants international partnerships to bring knowledge, technology and experts into priority fields including AI, semiconductors, robotics and advanced energy.
Malaysia's second-quarter growth reaches 6% as electronics strengthen
Official second-quarter data point to stronger manufacturing and trade, giving technology and industrial suppliers a firmer demand signal.
Indonesia opens its first university AI technology centre
UGM, Indosat and NVIDIA have opened a Yogyakarta centre that gives Indonesian researchers access to advanced computing for local health, agriculture and disaster projects.
Indonesia plans financial centres in Jakarta and Bali
President Prabowo Subianto says the planned centres will cover fintech, capital markets and dispute resolution, but opening dates and operating details remain pending.
Ho Chi Minh City is asked to lead testing of AI and digital-asset models
Vietnam's deputy prime minister wants the city to connect policy, research, capital and companies while building safety and accountability into new technology trials.
Graas raises US$17 million and acquires Trustana for commerce AI data
The Singapore commerce-technology company says the funding and acquisition will expand the data layer behind its AI tools for brands operating across Asia.
First Gen weighs preliminary KKR take-private proposal
The Philippine power producer says the non-binding proposal could lead to a tender for its public float and a voluntary delisting, but no transaction has been agreed.
Alsons H1 earnings rise 31% as energy deliveries and retail electricity sales grow
The Mindanao-focused power group reported stronger first-half earnings while continuing work on solar projects planned for 2027.
ST Engineering lifts first-half revenue as order book reaches S$35.7 billion
The Singapore technology and engineering group reported growth across aerospace, smart-city and defence operations in the first half of 2026.
Agoda adds an AI room-selection assistant to its booking app
The Singapore-headquartered travel platform now recommends hotel rooms from a traveller's search details and stated preferences.
Starlink service plans go live in Vietnam
Vietnamese customers can now view and order residential and business satellite internet plans after the operator secured local licences.