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Vienna’s Connecting Software expands global presence with new office in Malaysia

Connecting Software, a Vienna-based software company, has on Thursday announced the opening of their newest international headquarter in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – their fifth location and its first in Asia.

France’s ride share group BlaBlaCar expands into 20 new countries including Southeast Asia

France's ride share group BlaBlaCar has on Tuesday announced its expansion into 20 new countries including Southeast Asia.

Ib vogt, AirTrunk deliver Malaysia’s first renewable VPPA for data center

Ib vogt, a global multi-technology renewable energy platform, and Asia Pacific & Middle East hyperscale data center firm AirTrunk, have on Wednesday reached a major milestone under Malaysia’s Corporate Green Power Program (CGPP), with the commencement of commercial operations for a 29.99 MWac solar project supporting AirTrunk’s operations in Malaysia.……

Wesco International acquires Singapore’s Newark Engineering for $136M, to expand data center cooling in Southeast Asia

The United States-based Wesco International has completed the acquisition of Newark Engineering Group, a Singapore-based provider of engineered cooling solutions and lifecycle services for data centers, for S$175 million ($136 million).

Physical AI shift lifts ASEAN telecom outlook, says Maybank

The shift toward “physical artificial intelligence” applications such as autonomous vehicles, robotics and industrial automation could reshape demand for telecom networks and support a stronger outlook for ASEAN and China operators, Maybank Investment Bank said Thursday.

NTU launches new industry-aligned program in integrated circuit design

To strengthen the digital integrated circuit (IC) talent pool within Singapore’s semiconductor ecosystem, NTU Singapore is launching a new graduate learning pathway in integrated circuit design.

DNB ramps up 5G capacity as it enters next phase

Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) is increasing the capacity of Malaysia’s 5G network as it activates additional spectrum and expands infrastructure upgrades to support rising demand, the state-backed operator said on Tuesday.

Vietnam’s G-Group to invest $300M in building AI data center campus in Hanoi

Vietnam's G-Group Technology Corporation will build its G-Campus Hoa Lac, a high-tech center and Tier III data center complex specializing in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, with total investment of VND7,600 billion ($300 million).

AI, energy & security are set to drive the next wave of strategic investments, says HSBC Private Bank

AI, energy and security are expected to drive the next wave of strategic investments and support global economic and corporate earnings growth, according to HSBC Private Bank. Rising global competition and national security priorities are creating the urgency, funding and policy support needed to sustain capital market activities. The bank also expects an…

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Beyond compliance: Strengthening cyber resilience in Malaysia’s telecommunications sector

Cyber threats will continue to evolve, and no organization can eliminate risks entirely. However, organizations can improve their ability to prepare, respond and recover. Protecting modern economies and ensuring resilient digital infrastructure is a shared responsibility that requires commitment from every stakeholder.