Digital Transformation

Vietnam to support up to $570K for “unprecedented” digitalization project

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology is considering financial support of up to VND15 billion (about $570,000) for each “unprecedented” digitalization project.

2026 tech layoffs reach 45,000 in March, more than 9,200 due to AI and automation – RationalFX

Data shows that roughly 9,238, or about 20 percent of the 45,363 tech layoffs recorded worldwide since the start of the year, and have been linked to artificial intelligence (AI) implementation and organizational restructuring, RationalFX said Monday.

ASEAN endorses Malaysia-led regional framework on cross border cloud computing

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has endorsed a Regional Framework on Cross-Border Cloud Computing conceived, developed and spearheaded by the Ministry of Digital through its agency, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), marking a strategic milestone aimed at enabling trusted and seamless data flows across member states while…

Malaysia’s AirAsia MOVE revenue exceeds $165M in 2025

AirAsia MOVE, the digital arm of Malaysia-based Capital A, saw its revenue exceeded MYR 641 million ($165 million) in 2025.

SMFG, IFC partner to launch $500M digital inclusion bond, supporting MSMEs in emerging markets

To promote digitalization and jobs in emerging markets, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has partnered with Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), a Japanese financial group, to launch the world’s first social bond exclusively dedicated to digital inclusion, including for micro, small, and medium enterprises…

Malaysia to strengthen digital economy partnerships

Malaysia has reinforced its commitment to building a sustainable, inclusive and future-ready digital economy through a series of strategic engagements at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, led by the minister of Digital, Gobind Singh Deo.

Gulf Edge and Google Cloud collaborate to accelerate Thailand’s AI-powered transformation

Gulf Edge Company Limited, the digital infrastructure arm of Gulf Group, and Google Cloud announced Thursday their artificial intelligence (AI)-first collaboration.

Singapore partners with Shenzhen to trial the first cross-border data validation platform

Singapore has partnered with Shenzhen to trial the first cross-border data validation platform linking China and Singapore, marking a significant advancement in future digital infrastructure cooperation between the Greater Bay Area and ASEAN nations.

Samakta Mitra and NEC Indonesia launch smart city command center at Deltamas Industrial Estate

PT Samakta Mitra, an information technology (IT) solutions provider and subsidiary of Sinar Mas Land, has partnered with NEC Indonesia to establish a Smart City Command Center within the Greenland International Industrial Center (GIIC) at Kota Deltamas.

Maybank maintains neutral view on Thailand’s tech-services sector

Maybank Investment Bank has maintained its neutral view on the Thailand's tech-service sector as it sees a balance of positive and negative factors in FY26.