Acrab raises US$130 million to commercialise agentic AI compute
The Singapore company says its Series B will fund product scaling, ecosystem expansion and the next generation of its edge artificial-intelligence platform.
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Named and dated developments across Southeast Asia.
Thryve’s carbon offtakes bring climate finance to 6,000 hectares of Sulawesi restoration
Investment certainty from forward commitments covering 635,000 tonnes supports an agroforestry project with technology-enabled monitoring in Indonesia.
Vietnam shifts its national technology strategy from plans to measurable results
Resolution 57 is Vietnam’s national programme for science, innovation and digital transformation. Officials now want projects judged by adoption, commercialisation and measurable impact.
Central Visayas showcases science-based local innovation
DOST’s Central Visayas report points to homegrown technologies aimed at practical community problems.
Marcos highlights DOST-backed boat innovation in SONA
The M/B Dalaray mention puts a local maritime innovation into a national growth narrative.
Northern Mindanao opens HIRAYA research collaboration hub
The HIRAYA hub is positioned as a connector for researchers, local institutions and potential innovation partners.
Mandaue City advances data-led smart-city plan
Mandaue’s digital-governance push shows how city administrations are building the foundations for smarter services.
Philippine experts urge human-centred smart-community design
DOST’s report frames smart-community technology around user needs rather than technology for its own sake.
DOST and SM Prime bring green technology showcase to SUSTEX
The partnership uses SUSTEX 2026 to put greener technologies in front of business and community audiences.
Philippines science agency backs young inventor pathway
DOST’s outreach story highlights how early invention support can feed local science talent pipelines.
Philippines secures green grant for climate investment planning
A Green Climate Fund grant gives the Philippines planning support for resilient-community investment.
Philippines EV tariff order aims to support local manufacturing
The Department of Finance says an executive order is intended to strengthen the electric-vehicle supply chain.