TechNode Global Staff

Malaysia is not ready for an AI tax, says tech veteran

Malaysia is not ready for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tax as the integration of AI into Malaysian industries is still in its early stages, a tech veteran said last Friday.

Certis partners SUTD to launch AI literacy program in Singapore

Singapore’s security solutions provider Certis and the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) have joined forces to launch artificial intelligence (AI) literacy program in Singapore.

Singapore’s XA Network expands to Africa with the launch of XA Africa backed by tech veterans

Singapore-based XA Network, an investment network founded by tech alumni in Southeast Asia, has announced its expansion into Africa with the launch of XA Africa.

Malaysia’s Gamuda launches AI Academy

Malaysian engineering, property and infrastructure company Gamuda Berhad has announced the launch of Gamuda Al Academy, an initiative aims to cultivate the next generation of Generative Al (artificial intelligence) talents for Malaysia, utilizing the power of Google Cloud's cutting-edge products.

Singapore’s Vouch raises $2.5M for AI development

Vouch, Singapore-based hotel operations management solutions provider, has recently closed a funding round of $2.5 million to accelerate its artificial intelligence (AI) development.

MICROIP, HUFLIT ink partnership to promote semiconductor and AI development

Taiwan-based technology company MICROIP Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology (HUFLIT) have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to embark on extensive cooperation in the fields of integrated circuit (IC) design and artificial intelligence (AI).

Malaysia launches EV and Battery Management Guidelines

Malaysia has on Friday officially launched the Electric Vehicle and Battery Management (EVBM) Guidelines.

PasarPolis partners Gojek to expand insurance access in Indonesia

Indonesian insurtech firm PasarPolis has announced a major expansion of its strategic partnership with GoTo Group's on-demand service firm Gojek, to expand insurance access in Indonesia.

Singapore’s Meridian Innovation secures $12.5M to scale operations

Meridian Innovation Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based thermal imaging sensors developer, has announced it has raised $12.5 million in a funding round led by new investors, strategic partners, as well as participation from existing investors.

GTR launches electric baggage tractors in Malaysia’s airports

Ground Team Red Sdn Bhd (GTR), a Malaysia-based aviation ground services provider under a joint venture between SATS Ltd and AirAsia, has on Thursday officially launched its first fleet of electric vehicle (EV) baggage tractors for use at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.