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WORQ, a Malaysia-based coworking and flexible workspace provider, in partnership with master community developer Sunway Property, has announced the launch of WORQ Sunway Velocity at Sunway V2 Tower, located within Sunway Velocity TWO.

Western Digital and Ingrasys, a subsidiary of Foxconn Technology Group, the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, announced Thursday a strategic collaboration to deliver a new flagship Top-of-Rack (TOR) switch with embedded storage.

While AI's potential is limitless, so are its risks. There remain concerns about accuracy and data bias in AI models, which could widen health care gaps. To address this, facilities must invest in training tools to read diverse datasets, set governance guidelines, and enable cross-functional teams that address both the tech and ethics sides of development.

Alternō, a Singapore-based climate-tech startup, has closed its Series A funding round to accelerate the deployment of its sustainable heat technology and support its mission to eliminate 100 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions annually by 2030.

CoKeeps Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based blockchain infrastructure company, and Maybank Trustees Berhad, a wholly owned subsidiary of Malayan Banking Berhad, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on exploring and implementing blockchain-based custodial and asset management solutions in support of Malaysia’s national digital transformation ambitions.

MUU, Thailand’s first animal-free dairy biotech startup, has secured strategic investment from A2D Ventures, Leave a Nest Japan, and another leading Japanese food conglomerate.

GXBank, the digital bank subsidiary of GXS Bank in Malaysia, announced Wednesday the succession in its senior management team.

Google Cloud has on Wednesday announced it has expanded – and is continuing to expand – the computing capacity of its Jakarta cloud region to meet customer demand.

BrioHR, a Malaysia-based human resource (HR) tech startup, announced Wednesday that it has secured S$8.7 million ($6.5 million) in Series A funding, enhancing its ability to change the way businesses manage HR practices across Southeast Asia.

Think regionally. Build for compliance from the start. Use AI like it’s your co-founder. And always, always prioritize vision over vanity metrics. Because at the end of the day, growth without grounding is just noise.