Author: TechNode Global Staff
Malaysia tightens EV import rules after expiry of CBU exemption period
Malaysia will impose stricter requirements on fully imported electric vehicles (EVs) from July 2026, after a four-year exemption period under the AP Francais scheme expired at the end of 2025, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said on Wednesday.
ADB to mobilize $50B to accelerate regional connectivity projects
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is mobilizing $50 billion by 2035 through new financing tools, policy support, and partnerships to help countries build cross-border power grids across some of the world’s most complex regions, aiming to lower energy costs, strengthen reliability, and expand clean energy trade, ADB President Masato Kanda said on Tuesday.
Teleport records higher cargos, parcels in the first quarter
Teleport, the logistics arm of Malaysia-based Capital A, has recorded a significant increase in operations for the first quarter of 2026.
Singapore’s AI adoption remains limited and at an early stage
The artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in Singapore remains limited and at an early stage, its Ministry of Manpower said in a recent report.
Germany’s AIXTRON SE inks deal to build greenfield manufacturing facility in Penang
AIXTRON SE, the German provider of deposition equipment for the semiconductor industry, has concluded an agreement on greenfield manufacturing facility in Penang, Malaysia, with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
HTX inks ten agreements with innovation, research partners to strengthen science and tech capabilities for public safety in Singapore
Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) has announced the formalization of collaboration agreements with ten likeminded partners, from government, industry and academia, range from artificial intelligence (AI) and space tech, to industry innovations and an expanding research ecosystem.
MIVSB partners UBD to boost deep-tech commercialization across Malaysia and Brunei
MIMOS International Venture Sdn. Bhd. (MIVSB), the commercialization arm of MIMOS Berhad, has formalized a strategic partnership with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), marking a significant milestone in Malaysia–Brunei innovation cooperation, reinforcing both countries’ roles in driving deep-tech commercialization across the region.
Singapore’s AI adoption grows despite ongoing trust concerns – EY
Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is growing in Singapore despite ongoing trust concerns, EY's survey showed Tuesday.
Maybank sees limited impact on Grab from Indonesia eight percent commission cap
The proposed cap on ride-hailing commissions in Indonesia is expected to have a limited earnings impact on Grab Holdings, with analysts estimating a manageable hit to adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) even as regulatory uncertainty weighs on sentiment.
ADB, Japan launch joint initiative to strengthen energy security in Asia, Pacific
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan announced Monday a new joint initiative to support countries and businesses in Asia and the Pacific facing rising energy prices, while accelerating the transition to more resilient and sustainable energy systems.
