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Chinese EV manufacturer Chery to invest in Thailand – report

Chery aims to use Thailand as a production base to meet the domestic demand for right-hand drive EVs, as well as export the vehicles to Asean countries, Australia and the Middle East, the report added.

Softbank-backed Carro seeks valuation above $2B as it prepares for IPO- report

Carro is raising capital during one of the hardest possible times for fledgling firms. The Southeast Asia technology industry has been plagued by job cuts, CEO resignations and falling startup valuations, making it difficult for companies to debut on public markets.

B Capital sees opportunities in late-stage growth investing despite fundraising woes [Q&A]

In the interview, B Capital General Partner Sami Ahmad also shared B Capital's strategy and plans for the latest fund, among others. 

Malaysia to introduce new tax incentive for digital status companies – report

MDEC chief executive officer Mahadhir Aziz said the tax incentive, to be announced in May, will be for digital initiatives in intellectual property (IP) and non-IP, and also in the form of investment tax allowance incentives, the report added.

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.

How AI will disrupt & spark innovations in healthcare? Let’s hear from Vertex Growth’s Nikodemus Jaya [Q&A]

In an interview with TNGlobal, Vertex Growth Executive Director Nikodemus Jaya has also discussed how AI will have an impact on the healthcare sector. He shared his insights on what are the areas AI would transform the healthcare sector the most, among other issues. He also shared his views on what kind of training healthcare workers would need to fully…

Navigating the digital wave: opportunities & growth explored in EBANX’s Beyond Borders 2024 report

For global companies, rising economies represent an enormous growth opportunity, especially for digital businesses. Digital industries across the world have reached a plateau, with high levels of competition and user penetration.

Wellness revolution: Vietnam’s Vinhomes creates landmark shift with in-home healing ecosystem

As digitalization propels us into a fast-paced world, Vinhomes, Vietnam’s largest #RealEstate developer, is venturing into uncharted territory with its innovative concept: healing begins at home. In the rapidly growing yet fragmented wellness industry, Vinhomes’ mega-complex Ocean City creates a turning point, bringing the power of comprehensive healing…

Beyond electrification: How VinFast invests into the future

The EV trend is not only about electrifying a world driven by fossil fuels but also creating a new style, especially among the young generations. VinFast understands this, as demonstrated by their accessible mini-eSUV, and the electric pickup that is envisioned to become a mobile haven designed for adventure.