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Selangor state government launches AI initiative with Google Cloud

The State Government of Selangor, through Selangor Technical Skills Development Center (STDC) and Google Cloud, have announced the launch of Teraju AI Selangor, a joint initiative to help state government agencies in Selangor build and implement custom artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that address real-world challenges to benefit citizens and…

SenangPay partners with Pine Labs to launch instalment payment plan for Malaysian businesses

SenangPay, a Malaysian payment gateway, has partnered with Pine Labs, an India-based fintech firm, to introduce instalment payment plans (IPP) to local businesses through a single integration.

Vietnam’s Stride secures series A equity from UOB Venture Management, Clime Capital, Touchstone Partners

Stride, a Vietnam-based solar firm, announced Monday that it has secured series A equity from new investor UOB Venture Management and existing investors Clime Capital and Touchstone Partners.

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Building secure applications: How AI-powered malware detection protects software from cyber threats

In the fight against cyber threats, AI-powered malware detection is a game-changer. By leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, developers can build secure applications that are resilient against even the most advanced attacks. As the digital landscape evolves, integrating #AI-driven #cybersecurity solutions into your development process is no…

Malaysia’s Versa raises $6.79M in Series A funding round led by AHAM Capital

Versa, a Malaysia-based wealth management platform, has completed its Series A funding round led by AHAM Asset Management Berhad (AHAM Capital).

East Ventures-backed Fore Coffee plans IPO for business expansion

PT Fore Kopi Indonesia Tbk (Fore Coffee), a premium affordable Indonesian coffee chain, has on Friday announced its plan to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX).

Vertex Ventures Japan completes first close of $66.95M fund

Vertex Ventures Japan (VVJ) has announced the completion of the first closing of its inaugural fund, Vertex Ventures Japan Fund I (VVJFI), targeting JPY 10 billion ($66.95 million).

RAM: GXBank tops Malaysia’s digital banking customer deposits with $489M for first nine months of 2024

Grab-backed GXBank, topped Malaysia's digital banking customer deposits with MYR 2.16 billion ($489 million) for the first nine months of 2024, RAM Ratings said Friday.

Taiwan’s Hotayi Electronic breaks ground on $113M smart manufacturing facility in Malaysia

Taiwanese electronics manufacturing services company Hotayi Electronic (M) Sdn. Bhd. has broken ground on MYR 500 million ($113 million) smart factory expansion in Malaysia.

VinFast, Amarta ink deal to develop 22 VinFast stores in Indonesia

Vietnamese electric vehicles maker VinFast has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indonesian vehicle distributor PT Aribi Amartapura (Amarta) to accelerate the expansion of its showroom network in Indonesia.