Yimie Yong
Malaysia’s cooperation with China will boost opportunities for local innovators to collaborate globally, says tech minister
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) welcomes China’s participation to accelerate science and technological innovation and deepen cooperation in all aspects, including interconnectivity, digital economy, green economy, modern agriculture and biomedicine.
March 8, 2024
Malaysia to launch AI code of ethics & governance guideline as soon as April – report
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation said the document is scheduled to be presented to the Cabinet this month before its official launch in April.
March 8, 2024
Malaysia,China,Partner Event,Events
2nd China-Malaysia Science & Technology Innovation Summit opens in Kuala Lumpur
The two-day summit is one of the key commemorative initiatives for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia.
March 7, 2024
Soon-to-be-rebranded MRANTI to focus on DroneTech & robotics, HealthTech, Argitech, autonomous vehicle
MRANTI is headquartered at MRANTI Park, an extensive 686 acre 4IR innovation hub in Kuala Lumpur, supporting the growth of smart manufacturing, biotech, agritech, smart city, green tech and enabling technology clusters.
March 4, 2024
Singapore,AI,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,Asia,HealthTech,Features
How AI will disrupt & spark innovations in healthcare? Let’s hear from Vertex Growth’s Nikodemus Jaya [Q&A]
In an interview with TNGlobal, Vertex Growth Executive Director Nikodemus Jaya has also discussed how AI will have an impact on the healthcare sector. He shared his insights on what are the areas AI would transform the healthcare sector the most, among other issues. He also shared his views on what kind of training healthcare workers would need to fully…
March 4, 2024
Singapore’s Tada launches ride-hailing services in Thailand to take on Grab – report
Tada is one of five ride-hailing platforms licensed by the Singapore Land Transport Authority over the past five years. It secured a ride-hailing licence from Thailand's Department of Land Transportation earlier this year.
March 1, 2024
News,Singapore,Venture Building,Malaysia
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone to help create more tech startups, says Malaysia deputy tech minister
Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Mohammad Yusof Apdal said he is confident that the establishment of the JS-SEZ will play an important role in helping the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) achieve its target of creating 5,000 startup companies by the end of 2025
March 1, 2024
GoTo, TikTok compliance with Indonesia’s trade regulation nears 100%, says GoTo CEO – report
Indonesian minister for small and medium enterprises Teten Masduki said last week TikTok had yet to comply with the regulation.
February 29, 2024
News,Malaysia,Electric Vehicles & Mobility
Malaysia government mulling one-off subsidy to boost EV ownership – report
"This suggestion is being fine-tuned by the Finance Ministry," deputy minister said.
February 29, 2024
Fast-fashion firm Shein considers London IPO – report
Shein is said to be in the early stages of exploring the London option as the company has judged it unlikely that the US Securities and Exchange Commission will approve its IPO, the report added.
February 27, 2024