Securities Commission Malaysia reprimands Bybit for illegally operating digital asset exchange

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has reprimanded Bybit Technology Limited (previously known as Bybit Fintech Limited) (Bybit), and its Chief Executive Officer Ben Zhou…

65 Equity Partners-backed Tamarind Health offers to privatize Singapore healthcare firm TalkMed

Tamarind Health, a Singapore-based pan-Asian oncology-focused group backed by investors including Temasek unit 65 Equity Partners, is offering S$0.456 ($0.34) per share to…

Analysts foresee recovery for Malaysia’s tech sector next year

Analysts have foreseen recovery for Malaysia's technology sector next year, underpinned by factors including artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure investments.

Malaysia’s Proton first EV records over 2,500 bookings

PRO-NET, a subsidiary of Malaysia's national automaker Proton, announced Thursday that the Proton e.MAS 7, the company’s first electric vehicle (EV), has achieved over 2,500…

Telegram and Tencent start licensing process to operate their platforms in Malaysia

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said Thursday that Telegram and Tencent (WeChat) have started the process of obtaining the required license to…

man wearing brown cordless headphones

Should you launch a podcast for your startup?

Content marketing is becoming increasingly diverse across platforms, giving businesses various choices to reach their audience and expedite engagement and growth. Podcasts are an…

​Exploring Asia’s AI & Web3 Boom: An Interview with Venezuelan Tech YouTuber Rafael Saavedra

Rafael, who lived in Asia for nine years, also shared his views on the future of FinTech, and his experience as a video content creator in the exclusive interview.

According to…

Analysts: Malaysia’s renewable energy outlook remains robust in 2025

Maybank Investment Bank said the renewable energy sector outlook in Malaysia remains robust, as earnings recognition for engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning…

MIDF highlights AI, EV as bright spots in Malaysia’s tech sector

MIDF Research has foreseen artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicle (EV) as bright spots in Malaysia's tech sector next year.

Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors explore merger

Japanese automakers Nissan Motor, Honda Motor and Mitsubishi Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the possibility of Mitsubishi Motors’ participation,…

TM, Perodua join forces to drive EV development in Malaysia

Malaysian telecommunications firm Telekom Malaysia (TM) has announced a strategic partnership with automaker Perodua to advance electric vehicle (EV) development, digital…

Capital A submits regularization plan to exit PN17

Malaysia-based Capital A Berhad has on Monday announced the submission of its proposed regularization plan to Malaysia stock exchange, marking a pivotal step in its journey to…

Gentari partners CIMB to drive green mobility and value chain decarbonization across ASEAN

Malaysian clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd has partnered local bank CIMB Group Holdings Berhad to drive green mobility and value chain decarbonization across ASEAN.…

Maybank upbeat on Thailand’s tech services prospects

Maybank Investment Bank has a positive view on Thailand’s tech-service companies thanks to 38 percent FY25 estimated core profit growth for the sector, as compared to a 6 percent…