Deep Tech

DeepSeek open-sources dsh-superagent research prototype

DeepSeek has open-sourced dsh-superagent, a research prototype that routes approved software-development requests to separate agent sessions.

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Quad pledges over $85M for trusted AI in Indo-Pacific

The Quad plans more than $85 million in trusted AI assistance and a new review of semiconductor and AI-hardware supply-chain chokepoints.

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EHang opens Thailand hub for Southeast Asia eVTOL rollout

EHang has established a Thailand hub and plans an initial fleet of 25 EH216-S aircraft to support eVTOL projects across Southeast Asia.

IBS plans HK$563M acquisition of AI chip company

Hong Kong-listed IBS has agreed to acquire QuantumCompute Solutions for HK$563 million in a conditional move into AI chip design and edge computing.

Safran invests $152M to expand Malaysia aerospace operations

France-based aerospace firm Safran Landing Systems has invested a combined €136 million ($152 million) to expand its carbon brake manufacturing and refurbishment facility in Sendayan and establish a new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) center in Nilai, as it seeks to meet growing demand from about 100 airline operators across the Asia-Pacific……

Malaysia’s tech export boom yet to lift competitiveness, wages, says CGS International

Malaysia's technology export boom has yet to translate into stronger competitiveness, wages and investment, as the surge has been driven largely by higher global demand for memory-related products rather than gains in market share, CGS International said on Tuesday.

Local sourcing linked to higher margins among Malaysian tech firms, says Kenanga

Greater reliance on domestic suppliers could help Malaysian technology hardware companies improve operating margins and reduce inventory holdings, although the benefits have yet to translate into stronger cash conversion, according to Kenanga Research.

Singapore invests S$150M in AI materials accelerator

Singapore will invest S$150 million in MARVEL-AI, an A*STAR-led platform combining artificial intelligence with automated laboratories for materials discovery.

GlobalFoundries opens AI-enabled facilities control centre in Singapore with Siemens

GlobalFoundries, a semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in New York, has opened its Advanced Facilities Control Centre (AFCC) at its Singapore site.

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HKEX launches AI and semiconductor indexes

HKEX has launched AI and semiconductor indexes and licensed the AI benchmark for planned exchange-traded funds in mainland China.