Yimie Yong
IFC report urges FinTech firms to target women customers in emerging markets for financial inclusion
The survey findings also show that women still make up a minority of FinTech portfolios, with 63 percent of the lending-focused FinTech firms reporting that women-owned small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) make up less than a quarter of their portfolio.
Chinese EV maker XPeng appoints Bermaz Auto Bhd as official distributor in Malaysia
XPeng's move to enter the Malaysian market also came as competition in China's EV market intensified. EV companies race to cut prices, with market leader BYD spearheading a deeper round of price reductions.
Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Top Tips from Female Tech Leaders
In conjunction with International Women’s Day, we talked to several female leaders in tech to learn more about their experiences and challenges. They also shared some advices to women who are interested to join the tech sector.
Japan, ASEAN to integrate QR code payments by 2025 – report
Five ASEAN member countries, namely Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Philippines, signed a memorandum of understanding on payment integration between the countries in 2022 and began interaction in several areas.
Singapore’s insurtech firm bolttech & stc Group forge strategic collaboration in the Middle East
bolttech’s collaboration with stc Group will provide stc’s customers with innovative, embedded device protection offerings through a technology-enabled experience, the companies said in a joint statement.
Sunway iLabs & Jetro Kuala Lumpur conclude 2024 Green Transformation Accelerator Program, fostering cross-border innovation for sustainability
Throughout the two-month long GXA program, these startups were immersed in Malaysia’s vibrant ecosystem, leveraging the extensive networks and support of Sunway Group, JETRO Kuala Lumpur, and knowledge partners, such as the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
TNGlobal, TusStar co-hosted BEYOND Tonight: China-Malaysia STIS Networking Party
BEYOND Expo 2024 will be held from May 22 to 25, 2024 at The Venetian Macao Convention and Exhibition Centre, Macao.
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.
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.
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.
