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CIMB: US’s potential implementation of 100 percent tariff on semiconductors would be negative for Malaysia’s technology sector
The United States' potential implementation of a 100 percent tariff on semiconductors would be negative for Malaysia's technology sector, although there could be potential exemptions for certain multinational corporations (MNCs) that may renegotiate terms through strategic investment commitments in the US, a research house said Friday.
Analysts foresee Malaysia’s National AI Action Plan 2030 to spur AI adoption
Analysts have foreseen Malaysia's National AI Action Plan 2030 to spur the artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across the country.
Sunway iLabs and Cradle launch deep tech ventures lab to accelerate Malaysia’s innovation ecosystem
In a strategic leap to supercharge innovation across Southeast Asia, Sunway iLabs, the innovation arm of Sunway Group, is partnering with Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd to launch the Startup Deep Tech Ventures Lab (DTVL) — a transformative six-month co-creation program dedicated to building and scaling high-impact artificial intelligence (AI) and deep tech startups.……
Analysts: Malaysia’s push to rejoin global chip supply chain shows results
MBSB Research said Malaysian government’s effort to reestablish the country’s positioning in the semiconductor global supply chain has started to yield results.
Singapore’s Hydroleap secures $4.75M funding to accelerate sustainable water technologies in APAC
Hydroleap, a Singapore-based sustainable water treatment technologies, has successfully raised an additional $4.75 million in its latest funding round, bringing its total funding to nearly $12 million till date.
Gobi Partners invests in Malaysian deep tech startup NanoSkunkWorkX
Gobi Partners, a leading Asia-focused venture capital firm, has announced a strategic investment in NanoSkunkWorkX (nSWX), a Malaysian deep tech startup developing manufacturable graphene systems engineered for breakthrough performance in real-world conditions with applications across green hydrogen production, semiconductors, and diagnostics.
NUS Enterprise commits $116M to boost deep tech start-ups growth in Singapore
NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS) — flagship comprehensive research university in Singapore, is committing S$150 million ($116 million) to launch the NUS VC Program to boost growth of deep tech start-ups.
Origgin launches $23M Fund 2 to commercialize university IP for global impact
Singapore-based Origgin Capital, the venture capital arm of Origgin Ventures, announced the launch of its second fund, Origgin Capital Fund 2, with a target size of S$30 million ($23.33 million).
Analysts stay cautious on Malaysia’s technology sector amid headwinds
Analysts have remained cautious on Malaysia's technology sector outlook, as they believe the sector's earnings revisions are still skewed to the downside amid several headwinds.
Malaysia’s Penang unveils chip design academy to accelerate ‘Made-by-Malaysia’ AI chips and next-gen semiconductor talent
The Penang State Government unveiled Thursday the Penang Chip Design Academy (PCDA), a cornerstone initiative positioned to reshape Malaysia’s future in integrated circuit (IC) design.
