Author: TechNode Global Staff

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.

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.

Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is growing in Singapore despite ongoing trust concerns, EY's survey showed Tuesday.

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.

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.

QR payments have emerged as a preferred option among Malaysians, with transaction volumes on the DuitNow QR more than doubling to three billion transactions in 2025, underscoring both the scale and speed of adoption, Bank Negara Malaysia said.

Singapore-based superapp Grab announced Tuesday that its revenue grew 24 percent year-over-year to $955 million in the first quarter, driven by continued growth across its on-demand and financial services segments.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will back $70 billion in new energy and digital infrastructure initiatives by 2035, aiming to connect power grids, expand cross-border electricity trade, and improve broadband access across Asia and the Pacific.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has on Monday announced that it is working with partners in the banking industry, the Government Technology Agency of Singapore, and the Singapore Police Force to combat financial crime, using artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) techniques to enhance scam detection capabilities.

Grab, the Singapore-based superapp, has on last Friday received the first Cross-Border Ride-Hail Service Operator License (CRSOL) under the enhanced Cross-Border Taxi Scheme, which has been jointly announced by the Ministry of Transport of Singapore and the Ministry of Transport of Malaysia.