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Malaysia’s Tech Minister shares plans as SE Asia’s tech adoption accelerates across sectors [Q&A]
We talked to Chang Lih Kang, Malaysia’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, to learn more about the ministry's achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. He also shared his views on the outlook of tech ecosystem in Malaysia and Southeast Asia for 2026.
Singtel Singapore establishes Brazil sales office to accelerate digital transformation of multinational enterprises
Singapore's communications group Singtel has on last Thursday announced plans to establish a sales office in Brazil to support multinational enterprises in accelerating their digital transformation ambitions.
Nexus Global Payments appoints PayNet and NETS as technical operator
Nexus Global Payments (NGP) has appointed Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) and Network for Electronic Transfers Singapore (NETS) joint venture as the Nexus Technical Operator (NTO).
Microsoft launches AI QuickStart Program in Singapore with support from IMDA and UOB
Global technology firm Microsoft has launched the AI QuickStart program, a new initiative to help digitally mature enterprises – including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as large enterprises – known as Digital Leaders to rapidly deploy practical, enterprise-ready artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in Singapore.
Abu Dhabi’s G42 partners Vietnamese Consortium to form $1B AI data center in Vietnam
G42, the Abu Dhabi-based technology holding group, and a consortium comprising the FPT Corporation and the Viet Thai Group, have signed a framework cooperation agreement to develop $1 billion sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and cloud infrastructure across Vietnam.
PropertyGuru appoints Yi-Wei Ang as Chief Product & Technology Officer
PropertyGuru Group, a Singapore-based property technology company, announced Monday the appointment of Yi-Wei Ang as Chief Product & Technology Officer.
East Ventures stays “cautiously optimistic” on Southeast Asia tech ecosystem in 2026
We talked to Roderick Purwana, Managing Partner at East Ventures to learn more about the firm’s development in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. He also shared his views on the outlook of tech ecosystem in Southeast Asia in 2026.
Japan’s Menicon advances high-value ophthalmic manufacturing in Malaysia with $250M smart factory launch
Menicon Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan-based Menicon Co., Ltd., and a global provider of comprehensive ophthalmic solutions spanning lens materials, design and lens care products, have on Thursday officially launched its MYR 1 billion ($250 million) new manufacturing plant at the Kulim Hi-Tech Park.
TikTok projects APAC’s creator commercial contribution to reach $1.2T by 2030
TikTok has forecasted that Asia Pacific (APAC)'s creator commercial contribution to reach $1.2 trillion by 2030, up 1.4 times from 2025.
Korea, Indonesia to launch cross border QR payment service in April
South Korea and Indonesia have planned to launch the cross-border QR payment service between the two countries in April.
