Yimie Yong

Malaysia Science Ministry to present full framework for AI code of ethics in 1Q 2024 – report

Minister Chang Lih Kang said the presentation aimed at detailing the guidelines and regulations that stakeholders in all sectors need to adhere to.

COMEUP 2023 concludes with a grand finale, attracts 66,000 participants from 35 countries

Representatives from 35 countries, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, the United States, France, Austria, Hong Kong, Senegal, and Cambodia, engaged in COMEUP 2023. The festival served as a dynamic platform for startups, investors, government agencies, and global corporations, fostering international collaboration.

ByteDance’s TikTok obtaining Indonesia e-commerce permit- report

ByteDance Ltd’s TikTok is said to be in the process of obtaining an e-commerce permit in Indonesia, local media Antara reported.

Fast-fashion giant Shein applies to go public in US – report

Shein's confidential US IPO filing was first reported by China's Shanghai Securities Journal last week. The Wall Street Journal earlier on Monday confirmed the report citing sources, the report added.

Singapore FinTech Festival 2023 attracts record 66,000 participants

The Festival extended its global reach this year, with participants hailing from 150 countries and regions, an increase from the 115 countries represented in 2022, and attracted a line-up of over 970 speakers.

Startup Week Malaysia to be held from Dec 1 – 9

Startup Week Malaysia is a weeklong celebration dedicated to educating, inspiring, and connecting entrepreneurs across the nation. Inaugurated in 2023, the series is powered by a coalition of organizations that are at the forefront of nurturing startups and fortifying the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Malaysia.

Ant Group Digital Technologies Accelerates for Going Global

At the TrustBridge Forum held on Nov 15, Ant Group Digital Technologies, a business unit under Ant Group, has revealed its latest updates in the international market.

OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster – report

The news report came after Open AI announced that it will bring back Altman and appoint new board members, after nearly all of its employees threatened to leave the AI startup over his surprise ouster earlier.

TikTok mulls investing in Indonesia’s GoTo to revive online shop – report

Indonesia is also among the first countries in Southeast Asia to push back against TikTok. Following the Indonesia restrictions, nearby Malaysia also said it is studying the possibility of regulating TikTok and its e-commerce operations.

Singapore’s Carro in talks to raise over $100M ahead of potential US IPO – report

Carro is also in the midst of securing “triple digit million dollar” financing from banks at around 5 percent annually.