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MyDIGITAL, UNDP Malaysia forge partnership to drive digital inclusion through Digital Inclusivity Index

In a step towards ensuring that all Malaysians can fully participate in the nation’s digital transformation, MyDIGITAL Corporation and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have entered into a formal partnership to advance the country’s digital inclusivity agenda through the development of Digital Inclusivity Index Malaysia (DIIM) initiative or…

Malaysia allocates more fund to boost high-tech workforce

Malaysia has in its latest budget allocated more fund to boost high-tech workforce.

Hong Kong’s 45th Autumn Electronics Fair and electronicAsia attracts 3200 exhibitors

The two fairs have attracted over 3,200 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions. In addition to companies from the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, participants are joining from the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, India, Japan, Korea and Singapore, and from Europe and North America, including Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy,…

MAS launches PathFin.ai knowledge hub to boost AI adoption in finance sector

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched the PathFin.ai knowledge hub to boost the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial sector.

Temasek-backed ABC Impact, DBS and UOB partner on $110M sustainability-linked subscription loan facility

ABC Impact, an impact investing firm backed by Temasek and a member of Temasek Trust Asset Management, has partnered with DBS and UOB on a $110 million sustainability-linked subscription loan facility.

Singapre’s ShopBack Pay launches in Hong Kong with Octopus as payment method

ShopBack, the Singapore-based shopping and rewards platform, has launched ShopBack Pay in Hong Kong, enabling consumers to earn and redeem real Cashback in-store at the point of purchase.

Malaysia announces measures to support high value sectors

Malaysia has announced several measures under its Budget 2026 to support high value sectors including investing MYR 550 million ($130 million) in the semiconductor ecosystem.

Malaysia continues to push energy transition agenda

Malaysia will continue to push its energy transition agenda, the country's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said last Friday.

Malaysia intensifies efforts to boost AI growth

Malaysia has intensified its efforts to boost artificial intelligence (AI) growth in the country.

Kenanga foresees stronger RE contract flows in Malaysia over the medium term

With Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) turning more attractive and the new tariff providing upside, Kenanga Research expects stronger renewable energy (RE) contract flows in Malaysia over the medium term.