Author: TechNode Global Staff
Standard Chartered launches its first Global Fusion Center in Malaysia
Global bank Standard Chartered has on Monday launched its first Global Fusion Center in Malaysia, reinforcing the country’s status as a strong talent ecosystem and a key strategic technology hub for the group.
Malaysia studies nuclear power as complementary energy source
Malaysia is assessing nuclear energy as part of its future power mix, with Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang saying the government is taking a cautious, evidence-based approach as demand for electricity rises and the country shifts towards lower-carbon sources.
APAC’s crisis response positions renewables at the core of energy security – BMI
The Strait of Hormuz disruption has prompted Asia-Pacific power systems to prioritize energy security, boosting coal and nuclear generation in the short term while accelerating structural investment in renewables and storage, BMI Country Risk and Industry Research said last Thursday.
Singapore’s GIC invests in Japanese lifestyle retail company SAZABY LEAGUE
GIC, the Singapore-based institutional investor, has become Japanese lifestyle retail company SAZABY LEAGUE, Ltd's minority equity partner.
Danantara Investment Management, SMBC Aviation Capital, Mandiri Investment Management team up for Indonesia’s first aviation leasing fund
Danantara Investment Management, SMBC Aviation Capital, and Mandiri Investment Management announced Wednesday the framework agreement for the development of Mandiri Aviation Leasing Fund, Indonesia's first dedicated aviation leasing investment platform. The initial portfolio value of the fund is around $800 million.
Indonesia, South Korea launch cross-border QR payments to boost trade and tourism
Bank Indonesia and the Bank of Korea have officially launched a cross-border QR-based payment system, enabling Indonesian citizens to make transactions in South Korea using QRIS through domestic apps without the need for currency conversion.
Upbit partners ICEx to establish Indonesia’s digital asset Infrastructure
Upbit, a digital asset exchange operated by Dunamu Inc., announced Friday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Indonesia Crypto Exchange (ICEx), a licensed digital asset bourse in Indonesia, to establish a strategic framework for technical and operational collaboration aimed at accelerating the development of Indonesia's regulated…
Green SM signs $35.33M investment loan agreement with BCA
Green SM Indonesia and Bank Central Asia (BCA) have on Friday announced the signing of a five-year investment loan agreement with a total value of IDR 600 billion ($35.33 million), marking the formalization of a long-term financial partnership between the two parties.
Malaysia regulators team up to strengthen scams prevention and enforcement
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have on Friday agreed to further enhance cooperation in enforcement and strengthen efforts in mitigating and preventing scams.
MyDIGITAL, Oracle to train 300,000 Malaysians in AI skills
Malaysia aims to empower 300,000 students and professionals with artificial intelligence (AI) skills through a new training initiative launched by Oracle and MyDIGITAL Corporation, the government’s digital economy agency.
