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Amazon invests $13B to expand data center infrastructure in Australia
Amazon announced last Thursday plans to invest a new total of AU$20 billion ($13.04 billion) from 2025 to 2029 to expand, operate, and maintain its data center infrastructure in Australia.
Kuala Lumpur breaks into global top 20 emerging startup ecosystems
Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur has been ranked 18th in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2025 by Startup Genome, placing it among the world’s Top 20 Emerging Startup Ecosystems.
Standard Chartered-backed Audax eyes opportunities in SE Asia & Gulf Nations’ Islamic digital finance ecosystem [Q&A]
In the interview, Indra also insights on Malaysia’s strategic position in revolutionising Islamic finance. With deep expertise in the evolving needs of today’s financial institutions, Indra was instrumental in forging audax’s strategic partnership with Maybank Islamic, driving innovation and expanding digital banking capabilities in the Islamic finance…
Serikandi and Solarvest secure Brunei’s largest national solar PV project
Malaysia-based clean energy infrastructure developer, Solarvest Holdings Berhad, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Atlantic Blue Sdn Bhd, has secured Brunei’s largest national solar project via a joint venture company, Seri Suria Power (B) Sdn Bhd, in partnership with Serikandi Oilfield Services Sdn Bhd and Khazanah Satu Sdn Bhd.
ZEEKR appoints Carro as latest authorized dealer in Malaysia
Zeekr, the China-based premium new energy vehicle group, has appointed Carro as its latest authorized dealer in Malaysia.
Deloitte survey finds more than 40 percent of family offices are advancing technology strategies amid digital transformation
Family offices worldwide are accelerating their digital transformation to meet the evolving demands of wealth management in today's complex market landscape, according to Deloitte Private's survey.
Univers partners SDEC to establish net zero center of excellence in Kuching, Sarawak
Univers, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things (IoT) technology for energy, announced Monday the signing of a strategic partnership with the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporate (SDEC) to establish Malaysia’s first net zero center of excellence in Kuching, Sarawak.
Ant Group’s unit to seek stablecoin permits in Hong Kong, Singapore – report
Singapore-headquartered Ant International will apply for the stablecoin issuer’s licence in Hong Kong as soon as the city’s Stablecoins Ordinance goes into effect in August, the people said, according to the report. As well as Singapore, the company is also planning to seek a permit in Luxembourg, they added.
HLB, DCAP Digital collaborate to boost SME lending and financial inclusion with cutting-edge AI
Hong Leong Bank (HLB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with DCAP Digital Sdn Bhd to boost the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) lending and financial inclusion with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI).
Only 21% of marketers fully utilize marketing data and analytics. How can SMEs bridge the gap between desire and actual use?
Singapore’s Smart Nation vision becomes powerful when SMEs can translate digital adoption into measurable impact. When SMEs confidently act on data, the ripple effect extends well beyond individual businesses; it strengthens the economy, creates higher value jobs, and builds resilience against market volatility.
