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Malaysia’s Boost unlock global QR payments capabilities with UnionPay International, including Weixin Pay in China

Boost, a Malaysia-based regional fintech player, announced Thursday a significant expansion of its cross-border payment capabilities through a new integration with UnionPay International (UPI).

BMI : hyperscale opportunities driving Philippines market convergence while Malaysia maintains regional leadership

BMI Country Risk and Industry Research said hyperscale opportunities are driving Philippines market convergence while Malaysia maintains regional leadership.

Tencent Cloud to support South Korea’s web-based enterprises with AI and media technologies

Tencent Cloud, the cloud business arm of global technology company Tencent, announced Thursday its commitment to help more South Korea’s web-based enterprises scale and innovate, through artificial intelligence (AI) and media technologies that will usher in more interactive, immersive and sticky user experiences.

Partial judge lineup: Global investors and tech visionaries to evaluate the HNSE AHB 2025

With a judging panel composed of leading voices from top venture capital firms and global crowdfunding platforms, the competition offers not just exposure but meaningful evaluation grounded in industry expertise and investment foresight.

Singapore invests boldly in AI but businesses struggle to scale enterprise-wide: IBM study

Singapore invests boldly in artificial intelligence (AI) but businesses struggle to scale enterprise-wide, a new global study by the IBM Institute showed Thursday.

TCS launches AI-Powered Research & Innovation Center in Singapore to accelerate enterprise innovation at scale

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), an India-based information technology (IT) services, consulting, and business solutions provider, has launched a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI)-Powered Research & Innovation Center in Singapore.

ASEAN-BAC Malaysia and ACCA launch regional statement to strengthen sustainability reporting across ASEAN

The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and their partners in the ASEAN Sustainability Reporting Advocacy Collaborative (ASRAC) have on Wednesday unveiled a landmark regional policy statement that charts a unified path forward for sustainability reporting across Southeast Asia,…

Alibaba Cloud invests over $60M next year to accelerate AI innovation

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, announced Thursday it will invest over $60 million in the next fiscal year to empower its partner ecosystem and accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) innovation.

83 Malaysian tech companies ink MOUs in Indonesia, generating $107M digital exports

83 Malaysian tech firms ink 26 memorandum of understandings (MOUs) in Indonesia, generating over MYR 450 million ($107 million) in digital exports and boosting ASEAN artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity ties.

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How Southeast Asia is building the backbone of a billion-dollar esports economy

While global titles like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Valorant draw millions of viewers, the real transformation is happening behind the scenes as countries across the region invest in technology, talent and new business models.