Digital Transformation

Huawei launches AI Lab and Innovation Center in Malaysia

This center will be an important platform to support the next wave of innovation in Malaysia, where Huawei can combine its technology and global experience to work effectively with its customers and partners on industry solutions and localised AI solutions for Malaysian industries.

ZTE, CIMB expand strategic partnership to support 5G deployment, digital infrastructure across ASEAN

ZTE Corporation, a China-based information and communication technology solutions provider, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CIMB Bank Berhad (CIMB), to establish a strategic cooperation framework aimed at supporting digital infrastructure development across ASEAN.

Singapore advances for third consecutive year as AI readiness reshapes digital services – Adobe Digital Government Index

Global technology firm Adobe has on Monday released its 2025 Digital Government Index (DGI) for Singapore, which reveals that the nation’s overall score rose to 65, a 4.7 percent uplift from 2024, marking its third consecutive year of growth.

IMDA ramps up support for fresh graduates pursuing tech careers in Singapore

Singapore's Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, and Health Tan Kiat How has announced that the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) will expand TIP Alliance1 to include local information and digital technology (IDT) university graduates.

Malaysia rolls out $1.3B financing push to drive SMEs into green, high-tech sectors

Malaysia’s Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry is rolling out up to MYR 5 billion ($1.3 billion) in low-cost financing to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in scaling up and transitioning into higher value activities, national news agency Bernama reported on Thursday.

Smart Axiata secures $50M extended financing from Maybank to advance digital and 5G infrastructure development in Cambodia

Maybank Cambodia has extended a $50 million financing facility to Smart Axiata, a subsidiary of Malaysian-headquartered Axiata Group Berhad, to accelerate the strategic development of Cambodia’s digital and telecommunications infrastructure, including 5G connectivity across the country.

Indonesia will advance healthcare outcomes with value-based digital health – BMI

Indonesia's new digital health toolkit, developed by Indonesian health leaders in partnership with researchers at Australia’s Monash University, will support a shift to value-based digital health, BMI Country Risk and Industry Research said Wednesday.

Standard Chartered launches its first Global Fusion Center in Malaysia

Global bank Standard Chartered has on Monday launched its first Global Fusion Center in Malaysia, reinforcing the country’s status as a strong talent ecosystem and a key strategic technology hub for the group.

Mastercard expands AI payment capabilities in ASEAN, plans Singapore innovation hub

Mastercard will proceed a rollout of authenticated AI-driven transactions across parts of Southeast Asia, alongside plans to establish a regional artificial intelligence center in Singapore, the company said in a press release on Monday.

Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City to facilitate AMD to invest in R&D center

Ho Chi Minh City, the biggest economic hub in Vietnam, has requested its Department of Science and Technology to draft a plan for developing the semiconductor industry, including a task of helping Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) establish a research & development (R&D) center in the city.