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Behind the scenes, the technology infrastructure landscape is also rapidly shifting. Digital wallets are gaining share across online and offline transactions. Card tokenisation is scaling. Open banking is expanding. Could payment technologies – as the common layer underpinning all commerce – provide a growth catalyst for businesses to evolve and succeed in…

Taiwan-based Fitipower Integrated Technology Inc., an integrated circuit (IC) design company, has established its presence in Malaysia.

Unlike traditional pitch events, FAFP challenges entrepreneurs to communicate the value of their startups within 60 to 180 seconds. During the session, founders take the stage to present their ventures, while investors provide immediate feedback and signal interest on the spot. The format removes lengthy presentations and extended meetings, creating a…

China is advancing rapidly in next-generation manufacturing, while parts of Europe are struggling to keep pace due to legacy systems and structural challenges, according to the Industry 4.0 Barometer 2026, a study on industrial digitalization conducted by Germany-based management and IT consultancy MHP.

Asia’s semiconductor supply chain faces rising tail risk from helium tightness as the Iran conflict drags on and Qatar’s natural gas disruption persists, Fitch Ratings said Tuesday.

As Asia’s largest tech and innovation ecosystem expo, BEYOND Expo positions itself at the intersection of innovation, commercialization, and cross-border collaboration. The viral robot performance seen during the Spring Festival Gala is one visible example of the physical dimension of AI. At the same time, rapid progress in software models,…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape corporate business models, but Fitch Ratings warned that credit risks linked to AI adoption remain concentrated in specific sectors, particularly technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT).

Computility Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (CTDC), BGMC Energy Holdings Sdn Bhd (BGMC), and reNIKOLA have signed a strategic term sheet on Tuesday for a large-scale, long-term green energy supply program, marking a major leap forward for Malaysia’s sustainable infrastructure.

AirTrunk, Asia Pacific-based hyperscale data center operator, has secured a JP¥191.6 billion ($1.24 billion) green loan to support the refinancing and continued development of its TOK1 hyperscale data center campus in East Tokyo.

Data shows that roughly 9,238, or about 20 percent of the 45,363 tech layoffs recorded worldwide since the start of the year, and have been linked to artificial intelligence (AI) implementation and organizational restructuring, RationalFX said Monday.