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Estek Automation Sdn. Bhd. (Estek), a homegrown Malaysian engineering and automation company, has officially opened its new 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan, Penang, representing a total investment of MYR 20 million ($4.91 million).

Malaysia-based lending technology provider Juris Technologies Sdn Bhd (JurisTech) has partnered with Thai-listed enterprise software company TBN Corporation to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-powered digital lending solutions for Thailand's financial institutions, initially targeting the non-bank lending segment.

Autodesk and JTC Corporation announced last Friday the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital transformation across the built environment project lifecycle, with a focus on connected data, intelligent project delivery and interoperable digital workflows.

HSBC plans to open a Hong Kong AI and emerging technology institute with HKUST as its anchor academic partner in early 2027.

Envision says its integrated 800V DC power system is now supporting live AI computing workloads at the Galaxy campus in Ulanqab, China.

The lack of common standards for testing, integrating, procuring and governing embodied artificial intelligence (AI) systems could hinder their wider adoption, despite the technology's potential to improve productivity and address labor shortages, according to a new white paper by ASTM International and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG).

Amity, a Thailand-based AI technology group, has announced a strategic investment from Finnoventure Private Equity Trust I, a fund managed by Krungsri Finnovate, the corporate venture capital arm of Krungsri.

Sunrate has introduced a programmable virtual commercial card that lets authorized AI agents execute business payments under predefined controls.

Digital Realty APAC head Serene Nah discusses the infrastructure gap behind rising AI investment, including workload placement, data sovereignty, interconnection and ROI.

Revenue growth from cloud computing has emerged as the main measure of whether major US technology companies are turning heavy artificial intelligence (AI) investments into returns, as investors increasingly scrutinize cash flow and the cost of expanding infrastructure, BMI Country Risk and Industry Research said on last Friday.