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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.

Maybank sees electrical vehicle sales to pick up in ASEAN

Favorable regulations, local brands and penetration of Chinese carmakers will drive electric vehicle (EV) sales higher in ASEAN, Maybank Investment Bank said Thursday.

Malaysia & Indonesia emerge as prime beneficiaries in Asean amid data center boom

“We identify Malaysia and Indonesia as prime beneficiaries of the spur in data center investment due to their location advantage, which makes them the ideal gateway for international connectivity,” the strategy note wrote.

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4 Key trends reshaping the future of work culture

Business leaders are always looking into their crystal balls to predict the next big trend as office workers continue to adjust to newer ways of working, following the rise of hybrid models. It’s not enough to just have an opinion on what the future will look like. Thus, we conducted a comprehensive analysis to identify key macro trends influencing the…

Four top investment themes for growth & income opportunities in Asia according to HSBC

“We see promising secular growth opportunities in India and ASEAN, riding on the structural tailwinds from strong foreign and domestic private investments, young demographics, the technology boom, and green transformation," James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia and India, Global Private Banking and Wealth, HSBC said.