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Wise increases account holding and spending limits amidst 30 percent year on year customer growth in Singapore

Global technology company Wise announced Tuesday it has expanded its holding and spending limits for the Wise Account in Singapore. This comes as Wise celebrates a 30 percent year-over-year growth in its local customer base, driven by increased demand for faster, low-cost and more transparent international payments.

EDOTCO, MDEC, Boost team up to accelerate digital economy in Malaysia

Telecommunications infrastructure company EDOTCO Malaysia has on Tuesday announced two strategic partnerships with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Boost to accelerate Malaysia's digital economy through next-generation digital infrastructure and financial inclusion initiatives.

Indonesia’s Qoala appoints new board members and launches ESOP buyback to fuel growth across Southeast Asia

Indonesia-based insurTech company Qoala has on Tuesday announced the addition of two key leaders, Randy Lianggara and Yujun Chean, to its board as part of its regional strategic moves to bolster its presence in the region as the premier provider of diverse protection products.

Indonesia’s PasarPolis eyes expansion into Singapore

Indonesia-based insurtech firm PasarPolis said Tuesday that it is now poised for profitable growth and is preparing for its next major step: expansion into Singapore.

Global edge data center market to cross $300B by 2026: JLL

Global real estate consulting firm JLL has predicted global edge information technology information technology (IT) infrastructure and data centers will become a $317 billion market globally by 2026, representing a 107 percent growth from the 2020 market valued at $153 billion.

Antler closes $72M SEA Fund II to double down on SEA startups

Antler, a Singapore-based early-stage venture capital firm, has on Tuesday announced the $72 million close of its second Southeast Asia fund, Antler SEA Fund II. The new Fund will continue investing in early-stage tech-enabled companies in Southeast Asia with pre-launch, pre-seed, and seed capital.

Malaysia’s Petronas launches Supplier Support Program for sustainable practices in OGSE

In encouraging Malaysia’s oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) suppliers to embrace sustainability principles, Malaysia's state-owned Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) has on Tuesday launched the Petronas Supplier Support Program (PSSP) in collaboration with the Joint Committee for Climate Change (JC3) Greening Value Chain Program, Bursa Malaysia…

Maxis and Huawei team up on 5G-advanced Joint Innovation Center in Malaysia

Maxis, a Malaysia-based telecommunication firm, and Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia), a subsidiary of Chinese multinational digital communications technology conglomerate Huawei, have on Tuesday announced a strategic collaboration on a Joint Innovation Center in Malaysia.

Strengthening cybersecurity in Malaysian businesses: The imperative of employee training

By prioritizing cybersecurity education and training, businesses can safeguard their digital assets, maintain customer trust, and build a robust defense against the ever-changing cyber threat landscape. The journey towards #cybersecurity resilience begins with educating and empowering the #workforce.

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How applicants are adapting to AI in recruiting

AI is a powerful tool but can have unintended consequences. As companies have rushed to use it in hiring, its impact on job-seekers has been more negative than positive. Organizations must fight against this trend to have genuine interviews and not turn applicants away. That may mean a less disruptive approach to AI, but the results will be worth it.