AI in 2026: From pilots to practical advantage
If 2025 was the year of experimentation, 2026 will be the year of real adoption – the year AI becomes part of everyday work.
January 12, 2026
Malaysia’s Bioeconomy Corp eyes $540M revenue in 2026
The Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corporation) is eyeing MYR 2.2 billion ($540 million) of revenue in 2026.
January 12, 2026
Malaysia orders temporary restrictions on GROK as X fails to implement safeguards
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has on last Sunday directed a temporary restriction on access to the Grok artificial intelligence (AI) for users in…
January 12, 2026
Balancing intelligence and energy: The strategic shift toward smaller AI models
To survive the next phase of development, organizations must mandate that AI teams start with energy efficiency as a foundational operating principle and consider energy…
January 10, 2026
Sterling Bank joins Thunes’ direct global network to drive cross-border payments for Nigerian expatriates
Thunes, the Singapore-based payment, has announced a collaboration with Sterling Bank, one of Nigeria’s commercial banks, to drive easy-access cross-border payments for Nigerians…
January 9, 2026
Thailand maps long-term semiconductor strategy, pushes toward full value chain
Thailand has set out a national strategy to expand its semiconductor industry, focusing on power semiconductors, sensors, photonics, discrete devices and analog chips, as part of…
January 9, 2026
Singapore’s Republic Polytechnic accelerates AI transformation to develop future-ready learners and an AI-adept workforce
Republic Polytechnic (RP) unveiled Thursday a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) transformation strategy that will strengthen its teaching and learning ecosystem, deepen…
January 9, 2026
Seraya Partners invests $250M in South Korea solar, wind renewable energy platform G&B Infratech
Singapore-based Seraya Partners has completed its first investment from Seraya Partners Fund II (Fund II) by acquiring a controlling interest in G&B Infratech, a South…
January 9, 2026
PayNet Fintech Hub supports 50 fintechs with over $1.23M in value-added support
Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) said Thursday that its fintech hub has supported 50 fintechs with over MYR 5 million ($1.23 million) in value-added support since…
January 9, 2026
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Malaysian businesses expect electricity demand to surge by 2028 as electrification, AI accelerate – EY
Malaysian businesses are at the forefront of a major energy transformation, as new research reveals surging electricity demand, ambitious sustainability targets, and growing…
January 9, 2026
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Grab partners with GAC to enhance electric vehicle ride-hailing experience in Southeast Asia
Grab, the Singapore-based superapp, and Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), the China-based smart electric mobility firm, have forged a strategic partnership, to deploy an initial…
January 9, 2026
CapitaLand backs smart logistics infrastructure firm ALP
CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), a Singapore-based real asset manager, announced Thursday two initiatives as part of its broader strategy to deepen logistics expertise and…
January 8, 2026
Open Campus partners with government of Madhya Pradesh and Geeks of Gurukul to digitize 50 million academic records
Animoca Brands-backed Open Campus, the community-led decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) building the blockchain-powered financial layer for education, announced Thursday…
January 8, 2026
J&T Express hits record 30B parcel volume in 2025 with 22.2 percent y-o-y growth
J&T Global Express Limited (J&T Express), a global integrated logistics service operator, announced Tuesday that it hits record 30 billion parcel volume in 2025 with 22.2…
January 8, 2026
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