Philippines turns over PHP205 million from forfeited vehicle sale
The Department of Finance says proceeds from forfeited luxury vehicles have been turned over to the treasury.
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Thailand and Singapore central banks sign cybersecurity cooperation agreement
According to Bank Thailand News, the Bank of Thailand and Monetary Authority of Singapore announced cooperation on cybersecurity and digital-fraud protection.
Philippines books PHP1 billion from Makati property sale
The Department of Finance says the property sale adds non-tax revenue for national development priorities.
Cialfo simplifies university applications for school counsellors
Cialfo’s Direct Apply explanation shows how an education platform is reducing application friction for schools.
Keppel launches S$3.7 billion programme for legacy-rig monetisation
According to Keppel Newsroom, keppel says its offshore fund programme is intended to monetise as many as 10 legacy rigs.
Grab tests phone booking for older riders
Grab’s AI Call-A-Ride pilot tests whether voice booking can widen access to ride-hailing for seniors.
Grab raises 2026 guidance after stronger second quarter
Grab’s second-quarter update points to stronger regional platform demand and gives investors a clearer profitability benchmark.
Gewu Asset Management PTE LTD Announces Strategic Expansion of AI-Driven Investment Solutions to Meet Growing Institutional Demand
The update is best read as the published signal itself rather than a broader outcome claim.
AG&P’s Batangas yard adds industrial capacity for regional infrastructure delivery
AG&P Industrial broke ground on an 85-hectare fabrication yard in Batangas, positioning the Philippines as a buildout base for energy, industrial and digital-infrastructure projects.
APIGA’s 10-year mark puts Asia-Pacific internet governance talent into focus
ICANN says the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy has reached its 10-year mark, highlighting the region’s need for trained policy, technical and governance talent.
IHH expands Catalyst programme to move healthcare startups closer to hospital adoption
IHH Healthcare is extending its Catalyst programme to North Asia, using its hospital network and operating teams to test healthcare innovations against clinical adoption needs.
Osome turns Singapore’s AI-founder wave into a back-office automation story
Osome says the next wave of AI companies choosing Singapore will need faster incorporation, finance and compliance operations as the city competes for founder and platform activity.