Malaysia
Ant-backed TNG Digital eyes Malaysian IPO in next 2-3 years – report
TNG Digital could potentially fetch the valuation of a unicorn (with a valuation of $1 bilion or more) before the potential IPO, the sources added.
September 20, 2024
MATRADE partners HYT Cross Border to boost Malaysian MSMEs e-commerce activities
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has concluded a cooperation with HYT Cross Border Sdn Bhd on Thursday as part of its ongoing efforts to enable and empower Malaysia micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to begin their cross-border journeys and assist those who are currently expanding into the region.
September 20, 2024
Malaysia’s Boost Bank launches SME financing solutions
Boost Bank, Malaysia-based homegrown digital bank, announced on Thursday the upcoming launch of its SME Financing services in early October.
September 19, 2024
Malaysia & Cambodia launch cross-border QR payments connectivity
Under this linkage, consumers and merchants in both countries will be able to make and receive instant cross-border QR payments.
September 19, 2024
News,Electric Vehicles & Mobility,Malaysia
Proton : 87% of local suppliers express intention to collaborate with China suppliers in EV components
Survey shows 87 percent of Proton Holdings Bhd's suppliers intend to collaborate with China suppliers in electric vehicle (EV) component, the Malaysian national automaker said Wednesday.
September 19, 2024
Malaysia’s MYEG partners freight forwarders to promote ZTrade adoption for cross-border trades
Both MYEG and FMFF agreed to work together on several initiatives related to the positioning of ZTrade as the NSW for domestic trade as well as cross-border trade to and from Malaysia.
September 19, 2024
Bursa Carbon Exchange now offers continuous trading for Renewable Energy Certificates
Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bursa Malaysia Berhad (Bursa Malaysia), has announced the successful go-live of its renewable energy certificates (RECs) continuous trading on September 9, 2024.
September 18, 2024
News,Big Data,Thailand,Asia,Malaysia
Australia’s NEXTDC seeks $1.9B loan to expand data centers in Asia
NEXTDC Ltd, an Australian data-center operator, is eyeing a AUD 2.9 billion ($1.9 billion) syndicated loan from banks to expand its operations in Asia, including Malaysia, as demand for digital infrastructure surges, Bloomberg reported.
September 13, 2024
SEA,Malaysia,Digital Transformation,AI,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,Features
Software unicorn OutSystems sees “immense potential” in SE Asia as it taps opportunities for AI-powered low-code technology [Q&A]
OutSystems was last publicly valued at $9.5 billion after raising a $150 million Series E in February 2021, but Forbes reported that the valuation halved to $4.3 billion after its last fundraising round in October 2022.
September 13, 2024
Malaysia’s Sidec launches accelerator program to boost SMEs and startups ecosystem
The Malaysia-based Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) has announced the launching of the Twin Accelerator Program which comprises the seventh cohort Selangor Accelerator Program (SAP24) and the second cohort of Selangor E-Commerce Xccelerator (ECX24).
September 12, 2024