Malaysia

New rules on imported electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to accelerate local assembly in Malaysia, but analysts say rising competition and softer demand could limit broader industry gains.

Boost, a Malaysian digital bank and fintech company, has announced enhancements to Boba AI, its agentic AI platform that enables customers to complete everyday banking tasks through chat and voice interactions across the Boost app and Boost Bank app.

AscentHR, an India-based human resource technology provider announced Monday the acquisition of OS HRS, a Malaysia-based payroll outsourcing provider, to strengthen its position in Asia Pacific (APAC).

XTransfer, a B2B cross-border trade payment platform, inaugurated a new office in Malaysia late last week, positioning the country as a strategic hub for its Southeast Asia operations and deepening its localized presence across the region.

Singapore-based Lightstorm, Microsoft, Singtel, and India-based Tata Communications will jointly build a new submarine cable system connecting India, Malaysia, and Singapore, with consortium partners targeting completion in the fourth quarter of 2029.

Connecting Software, a Vienna-based software company, has on Thursday announced the opening of their newest international headquarter in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – their fifth location and its first in Asia.

Ib vogt, a global multi-technology renewable energy platform, and Asia Pacific & Middle East hyperscale data center firm AirTrunk, have on Wednesday reached a major milestone under Malaysia’s Corporate Green Power Program (CGPP), with the commencement of commercial operations for a 29.99 MWac solar project supporting AirTrunk’s operations in Malaysia.……

Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) is increasing the capacity of Malaysia’s 5G network as it activates additional spectrum and expands infrastructure upgrades to support rising demand, the state-backed operator said on Tuesday.

AI, energy and security are expected to drive the next wave of strategic investments and support global economic and corporate earnings growth, according to HSBC Private Bank. Rising global competition and national security priorities are creating the urgency, funding and policy support needed to sustain capital market activities. The bank also expects an…

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