Microsoft launches initiative for AI skilling opportunities for 800,000 Malaysians by 2025

Microsoft has on Tuesday announced the launch of “AI for Malaysia’s Future” (AIForMYFuture), a new initiative aimed at equipping 800,000 Malaysians with skills in artificial…

Google introduces new strategic initiatives at Malaysia’s National AI Office Launch

Beginning with a pilot program with the Ministry of Digital, this initiative seeks to enhance productivity by having AI assist with tasks like report writing and meeting…

YTL AI Labs releases Malaysian LLM ilmu 0.1

Malaysia-based YTL Power International Bhd's artificial intelligence (AI) innovation unit YTL AI Labs has on Thursday announced the release of Ilmu 0.1 at the launch of the…

Solarvest partners Vista to develop solar projects in Malaysia, Brunei, Taiwan and Cambodia

Malaysian clean energy solutions provide Solarvest Holdings Berhad has partnered with Singapore-based renewable energy (RE) company Vista Contracting and Investment Global Pte…

Singapore-based interactive video streaming provider launches in Vietnam

Singapore-based interactive live commerce and shoppable short video provider BeLive Technology has on Thursday announced a new collaboration with DigiLive, an experienced…

Singapore’s Eureka Robotics raises $10.5 in Series A funding round led by B Capital

Singapore-based robotics start-up Eureka Robotics has raised $10.5 million in Series A funding round led by B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm.

AirAsia MOVE, Tongcheng Travel team up to enhance travel solutions

AirAsia MOVE, a Malaysia-based online travel agent (OTA) in, has on Friday announced a partnership with Tongcheng Travel, a player in China’s travel industry, to enhance travel…

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Startups need a better data governance strategy

Data governance is crucial to empowering business performance. Startups should prioritize comprehensive efforts to refine their initiatives for better analytics and accelerated…

Malaysia’s CelcomDigi partners with KPJ Healthcare for healthcare tourism with 5G-powered AI and telemedicine solutions

Malaysia-listed telecommunication firm CelcomDigi Berhad, through its Innovation Centre, have entered a strategic partnership with healthcare provider KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KPJ)…

Malaysia’s Sunway Property partners with SWM Environment for first cloud-based sustainable waste management system in Johor

Sunway City Iskandar Puteri (SCIP), a property development division by Malaysia-based Sunway Property, has partnered Malaysian integrated solid waste management SWM Environment…

Xiaomi-backed Indonesian insurtech firm PasarPolis to launch in Singapore soon [Q&A]

In the interview with TNGlobal, Van Zyl shared the importance of the partnership with GoTo, the company’s plans and strategy expanding in Southeast Asia. He also shared…

Red Hat honours CIMB Bank Malaysia for pioneering Open Source initiatives

Embodying this year’s theme, “Unlock what’s next”, the Red Hat APAC Innovation Awards celebrates customers who have harnessed the power of open source technologies to drive…

Malaysia launches National AI Office for policy, regulation – report

The government on Thursday also announced strategic partnerships with six companies, including Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, which have all announced data center, cloud and AI…

Singapore’s KAST secures $10M in seed round led by HSG, Peak XV Partners

KAST, a Singapore-based financial-technology platform built on stable coins, has raised $10 million in seed funding. The round is led by HongShan Capital Group (HSG) and Peak XV…