Malaysia will increase capital flow to innovative start-ups in high value-add sectors
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said Monday that it will increase the flow of capital to innovative start-ups in high value-add sectors such as electrical and……
2026 tech layoffs reach 45,000 in March, more than 9,200 due to AI and automation – RationalFX
Data shows that roughly 9,238, or about 20 percent of the 45,363 tech layoffs recorded worldwide since the start of the year, and have been linked to artificial intelligence (AI)…
SC eyes mobilizing capital for sustainability related projects
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said Monday it is eyeing mobilizing capital for sustainability related projects, and building a robust sustainable finance ecosystem.
SC to develop appropriate regulatory frameworks for alternative assets
Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said Monday it will develop appropriate regulatory frameworks for alternative assets to provide clarity to market players.
Malaysia’s venture capital and private equity record 21% CAGR between 2020 and 2025
Despite global fundraising headwinds, Malaysia’s venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) segments grew at a rapid pace, with total cumulative VC/PE committed funds under…
True Digital Park: 2026 is the year for Thai tech ecosystem to “find its true rhythm” [Q&A]
We talked to Sasithorn Varanyuwatana, Head of True Digital Park, to learn more about True Digital Park’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. She also…
Hong Leong sees strong global semi demand, structural tailwinds to underpin Malaysia’s OSATs, equipment players
Hong Leong Investment Bank Research said Monday that strong global semi demand and structural tailwinds (China+1, supply chain localization) will underpin a solid outlook for most…
Singapore-headquartered Airwallex’s Yield surpasses $1B in assets, expands treasury offering to US
Global financial platform Airwallex said its treasury solution Yield has surpassed $1 billion in global assets under administration, marking a key milestone as the fintech company…
Foxconn pours additional $39M in Vietnam
Vietnam-based Fulian Precision Technology Component Company Limited, a subsidiary of Taiwan-based Foxconn, has increased its charter capital by about $39.4 million.
Top 6 AI-powered threats to enterprises
AI is making enterprise threats faster, more convincing, and harder to contain, from phishing and deepfake impersonation to faster exploit development and data leakage through…
Stripe aims to build infrastructure that lets merchants adapt to new, emerging world of AI-enabled commerce [Q&A]
We talked to Sarita Singh, Regional Head & Managing Director, Stripe, Southeast Asia & Greater China, to learn more about the firm’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and…
Financing, geopolitical, supply chain remain bottlenecks for ASEAN Power Grid – BMI
While momentum builds for ASEAN Power Grid (APG), the regional initiative designed to interconnect the electricity grids of Southeast Asian nations to enhance energy security,…
Information and communication sub-sector leads Malaysia’s services approved investments in 2025
The information and communication4 sub-sector led the surge of Malaysia's services approved investments in 2025 with MYR 152.9 billion ($38.73 billion).
Singapore’s Hanic sets up new IC design and advanced packaging hub in Penang
Hanic, a Singapore-based semiconductor technology firm, has announced a strategic expansion in Penang, Malaysia, to establish a center for integrated circuit (IC) design and…
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