Author: TechNode Global Staff

Digital Realty targets nearly $5.5B investment to strengthen Singapore as Asia Pacific AI hub

Digital Realty, the Us-based data center platform, announced Thursday it is targeting nearly S$7 billion ($5.49 billion) of total investment in Singapore, reinforcing the market's critical role as an artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure hub for Asia Pacific.

Indonesia will advance healthcare outcomes with value-based digital health – BMI

Indonesia's new digital health toolkit, developed by Indonesian health leaders in partnership with researchers at Australia’s Monash University, will support a shift to value-based digital health, BMI Country Risk and Industry Research said Wednesday.

Microsoft Singapore announces new collaboration to upskill women in tech and AI

Microsoft has on Thursday announced the ‘MPowerHer’ collaboration in Singapore alongside SG Women in Tech, Mums@Work, and Code; Without Barriers to empower more women to build practical artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills.

Singapore businesses see opportunity in sustainability but funding needs persist – HSBC

Singapore-based businesses are among the most advanced in the region in turning sustainability ambition into implementation, but the survey suggests funding needs are still an important constraint on further progress, according to HSBC’s Sustainability Pulse Survey.

AI boom to demand $1.6 trillion by 2030 with power shortages a critical bottleneck – Knight Frank

The global build-out of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure will require up to $1.6 trillion over the next five years, with access to power, not capital, now the primary constraint on growth, according to Knight Frank.

Analysts see data center to boost Malaysia’s construction growth

Malaysia’s data center sector is poised for continued growth, with contractors securing hyperscale mandates and an estimated MYR 13 billion ($3.26 billion) to MYR 14 billion ($3.52 billion) worth of projects expected in the first half of 2026, according to research houses tracking the country’s digital infrastructure boom.

CapBay and CGC launch first dual-facility guarantee scheme for MSME financing

Bay Smart Capital Ventures Sdn. Bhd. (CapBay), a Malaysian fintech company, together with CGC Digital Sdn. Bhd., a wholly-owned subsidiary and the digital arm of CGC Malaysia, have on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership to launch a new Digital Guarantee Scheme designed to provide robust capital support to unserved and underserved Micro, Small, and…

Foodpanda Malaysia appoints Kenneth Soh as new Managing Director

Foodpanda Malaysia has on Wednesday announced the appointment of Kenneth Soh as its new Managing Director.

Grab unveils 13 AI features to transform Superapp experience

Singapore-based technology firm Grab has on Wednesday unveiled 13 new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features at its annual GrabX 2026 showcase, upgrading its superapp into an “Everyday Guide” for millions of users across Southeast Asia.

Ekuinas acquires strategic minority stake in Malaysia’s pharmaceutical firm Ain Medicare

Ekuiti Nasional Berhad (Ekuinas) announced Tuesday its investment in Ain Medicare Sdn Bhd, a Bumiputera home-grown manufacturer of sterile parenteral pharmaceutical products.