Analysis

Kenanga Research foresees rising electricity costs, energy-saving initiatives to accelerate solar adoption in Malaysia

Kenanga Research said Monday that rising electricity costs and corporate requirements to report energy-saving initiatives are set to accelerate solar adoption in Malaysia, driving solar engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) players' order books to all-time highs.

MIDF highlights AI, EV as bright spots in Malaysia’s tech sector

MIDF Research has foreseen artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicle (EV) as bright spots in Malaysia's tech sector next year.

Maybank upbeat on Thailand’s tech services prospects

Maybank Investment Bank has a positive view on Thailand’s tech-service companies thanks to 38 percent FY25 estimated core profit growth for the sector, as compared to a 6 percent decline in FY24.

Hong Leong foresees energy transition to gain pace in Malaysia amidst data center boom

Hong Leong Investment Bank Research has foreseen energy transition to gain pace in Malaysia next year amidst a data center boom.

Analysts foresee increased localization investment in Malaysia’s EV sector next year

Analysts have foreseen electric vehicle (EV) transition pace to pick up in Malaysia next year, underpinned by government policies and incentives.

Maybank sees VinFast Indonesia faces intense competition across BEV segment

Maybank Investment Bank said Tuesday that it sees VinFast Indonesia faces intense competition across battery electric vehicles (BEV) segment in Indonesia due to its relatively weak brand recognition.

TNGlobal Tracker: Startup Funding Snapshot for November 2024

In November, early-stage funding dominated at 70.5 percent of the total investments, while seed-stage funding contributed 29.5 percent, reflecting a focus on early-stage investments.

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From AI to sustainability: The trends defining tech in Asia-Pacific in 2024

Explore the defining tech stories of 2024 in the Asia-Pacific region, as TNGlobal highlights groundbreaking advancements in AI, notable startup funding, sustainability initiatives, and corporate realignments. Discover how these developments are shaping the future of technology and innovation, positioning the region as a global leader in progress and…

CGS International sees potential downside risks to Malaysia’s technology sector earnings

CGS International said Tuesday that the potential trade and industry policy changes under newly elected US President Trump, headwinds from Malaysian Ringgit’s strengthening against the US dollar, as well as muted demand recovery for consumer electronics, could lead to downside risks to Malaysia's technology sector earnings.

Deloitte’s tech, media & telecoms 2025 predictions: Generative AI paves way for transformative future

By addressing challenges in infrastructure, gender equity, energy consumption, trust, and capabilities, the industry could be poised for a significant leap forward and is well positioned to determine the future of Al’s legacy.