AI
UPM and DNB partner to launch Malaysia’s first 5G-enabled AI Sandbox campus
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) have on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish Malaysia’s first 5G-powered unmanned aerial system sandbox for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations.
August 6, 2025
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Maybank forges $240M strategic partnership with Microsoft to accelerate digital transformation, AI-driven innovation
Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), Malaysia’s largest financial services group, has entered into a MYR 1 billion ($240 million) strategic partnership with global technology firm Microsoft, to accelerate its digital transformation journey and reinforce its commitment in enhancing customer experience.
August 6, 2025
Razer launches AI center of excellence in Singapore
Razer, a lifestyle brand for gamers, announced Tuesday the launch of its AI Center of Excellence in Singapore, marking the first phase of its artificial intelligence (AI) global strategy.
August 6, 2025
Microsoft and DISG launch Agentic AI Accelerator to help 300 Singapore businesses in AI transformation
Microsoft and Digital Industry Singapore (DISG) have announced the Agentic AI Accelerator program, as part of the Singapore government’s Enterprise Compute Initiative (ECI).
August 5, 2025
How chatbots and conversational AI are redefining customer experience
In 2025, customer experience is the differentiator, and chatbots and conversational AI are no longer optional tools, they are essential pillars for business success. Ultimately, the future of customer experience is conversational, and the brands that recognize this shift today will be tomorrow’s industry leaders.
August 5, 2025
NUS and Google ink new partnership to advance applied AI research and talent development in Singapore
The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Google are embarking on a new strategic collaboration to accelerate applied artificial intelligence (AI) research and nurture skilled AI practitioners.
August 5, 2025
Petronas and Microsoft expand collaboration to support Malaysia’s AI ecosystem
Malaysia's state-owned utility firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) and Microsoft have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), further extending their strategic collaboration in multiple areas across innovation and sustainability to support the development of an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled economy and ecosystem in Malaysia, while advancing…
August 4, 2025
Singapore’s SixSense raises $8.5M in funding led by Peak XV’s Surge
SixSense, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) firm for semiconductor manufacturing, has announced a new round of funding led by Peak XV’s Surge (formerly Sequoia India & SEA), with participation from Alpha Intelligence Capital, Febe, and others.
August 4, 2025
Sea and OpenAI sign MOU to accelerate AI adoption in Southeast Asia
Singapore-based tech firm Sea Limited has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with American artificial intelligence (AI) firm OpenAI to advance the use of AI across Southeast Asia.
August 4, 2025
Salesforce: Singapore ranks second globally in AI readiness
Salesforce has on Friday released its Global AI Readiness Index, which finds Singapore ranking second globally in overall artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, exemplifying how aligned strategy, public-private collaboration, and digital investment create fertile ground for agentic AI.
August 4, 2025