Yimie Yong

[Discover Vietnam Tech] Vietnam tech ecosystem enters “quality first” era as investors bet on global ambition

Following a multi-year funding winter, Vietnam’s tech ecosystem is undergoing a flight to quality, driven by high talent density, disciplined unit economics, and a "Vietnam+" playbook where startups leverage local engineering talent to build for global markets. According to Vietnam-based venture capital firm Ascend Vietnam Ventures (AVV), early-stage…

Driven by fundamentals, not valuations: Khazanah-backed PolicyStreet CEO outlines strategy after $26M Series C

Following a total of $26 million-Series C funding round—backed by investors including sovereign wealth funds Khazanah Nasional and Japan’s Cool Japan Fund— Malaysia-based insurtech firm PolicyStreet is doubling down on its Asian expansion, leveraging its newly achieved profitability to scale embedded insurance across digital platforms.

Malaysia’s Ministry of Digital, MDEC withdraw support for Malaysia Blockchain Week 2026

In a Linkedin post on Monday, MDEC said The Ministry of Digital and the agency are not involved in the planning, approval, or promotion of the Malaysia Blockchain Week 2026 after-party, including the selection of its guests.

US investor Balaji Srinivasan’s Network School in Malaysia ordered to shut down; signs MoU with Kazakhstan

"The Johor state government takes note of and fully supports the decision of the special meeting of the Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP) to revoke the business license and order all activities of NS0 Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Network School) in Forest City to cease, effective July 22, 2026," the chief minister of Johor state Onn Hafiz Ghazi said in a Facebook…

US investor Srinivasan seeks meeting with Anwar’s office after startup school in Forest City raided

Earlier this week, Malaysia launched an immigration probe into people associated with Srinivasan's startup school, saying that individuals may have flouted immigration rules.

Inaugural Broadband Development Summit APAC 2026 unites industry leaders in Bangkok

inaugural WBBA Broadband Development Summit APAC 2026, held in Bangkok on 14 July. Convened by the World Broadband Association (WBBA), the summit brought together the ITU, regional regulators, and leading operators – including AIS, Globe, Telkomsel, XLSmart, HKT, and China Mobile International.

Now is Your Moment: Huawei unlocks new possibilities for every moment through all- scenario innovation

Together, the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series, HUAWEI FreeClip 2 S, and HUAWEI MatePad Air showcase Huawei's all-scenario ecosystem. From capturing meaningful moments and expressing personal style to supporting creativity, they deliver a more connected and cohesive user experience across everyday scenarios.

Huawei Pura 90s Series globally debuts, unlocking the ultimate 200MP smart imaging experience

With a refined synergy of hardware, software, chipset and AI, the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series goes beyond conventional smartphone photography.

Malaysia PM to debut an AI double – report

PMX AI has been trained on Anwar’s own writings, speeches, and the record of his government’s policies, so that when it speaks, it looks and sounds unmistakably like him.

AI, energy & security are set to drive the next wave of strategic investments, says HSBC Private Bank

AI, energy and security are expected to drive the next wave of strategic investments and support global economic and corporate earnings growth, according to HSBC Private Bank. Rising global competition and national security priorities are creating the urgency, funding and policy support needed to sustain capital market activities. The bank also expects an…