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Nexus Global Payments appoints first Board Chair and expands network with the addition of Indonesia

Nexus Global Payments (NGP) announced Monday a series of significant governance and network expansion milestones, reinforcing its commitment to advancing seamless, interoperable cross border payment.

Vinfast inks deal to develop transportation infrastructure in Indonesia

VinFast Indonesia has announced a strategic cooperation agreement with the Subang Regency Government and a key infrastructure partner to develop an interchange on the vital toll road connecting Cikampek and Palimanan (Cipali Toll Road).

Singapore’s GIC partners Sony Music to buy music catalogs

GIC, a Singapore-based institutional investor, and Sony Music Group (SMG), a Japan-based music group, announced Wednesday the establishment of an investment partnership to acquire and amplify high‑quality, marquee music catalog assets across a range of genres.

Paydibs, AltPayNet team up to provide payment services between Malaysia and the Philippines

Paydibs Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based payment firm, has announced a strategic partnership with AltPayNet, a payment service provider based in the Philippines, to provide payment services between Malaysia and the Philippines.

NeutraDC partners Ishikari Renewable Energy Data Center No.1 to expand data centers in Indonesia, Singapore

Ishikari Renewable Energy Data Center No.1 has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NeutraDC to connect Hokkaido Ishikari, Indonesia and Singapore, the network hub of Asia, and provide digital infrastructure that enables service deployment across all three markets for users of Ishikari Renewable Energy Data Center No.1.

MBSB expects smartphone industry to experience a challenging 2026

MBSB Research said Thursday that it has maintained its neutral stance on Malaysia's technology sector as it viewed that the smartphone industry is anticipated to experience a challenging 2026.

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2026 Retail reset: Why value-first platforms will define Malaysia’s year ahead

As Malaysia prepares for 2026, one theme is clear: consumers want value that compounds, not value that disappears. They seek brands that treat rewards as part of a long-term financial relationship, not a promotional tactic. Retailers that embrace value-first ecosystems will capture deeper loyalty and greater lifetime engagement.

Apex Securities foresees slower EV demand growth in Malaysia this year

Apex Securities has foreseen slower electric vehicle (EV) demand growth in Malaysia this year amid policy changes.

Gobi Partners to double-down on “uni-tech”, expects close of 2nd Pakistan fund in 2026 [Q&A]

We talked to Gobi Partners Co-Founder and Chairperson Thomas G. Tsao to learn more about the Asia-focused venture capital firm’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. He also shared his views on the outlook of tech ecosystem in Southeast Asia in  2026.

ST Telemedia Global Data Center inks partnerships with four institutes for AI training

ST Telemedia Global Data Centers (STT GDC), the Singapore-based data center colocation provider, has signed memorandum of understandings (MOUs) with the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), Singapore Polytechnic (SP), NTU Singapore and National University of Singapore (NUS), to advance skills development and expand internship and early career pathways…