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Asia’s next digital crisis is already in the cloud
Asia’s cloud transformation remains one of the great success stories of the modern digital economy. But if its next chapter is to deliver sustainable, inclusive growth, it must be underpinned by resilient and secure digital infrastructure. Every exposed API, leaked credential, or unpatched AI workload is not just a technical misstep. It is a business risk…
SEA sees strong growth in Weixin Pay usage as Chinese tourists travel abroad over Golden Week
Southeast Asia has seen strong growth in Weixin pay usage as Chinese tourists travel abroad over Golden Week, Weixin said Thursday.
SGInnovate backs Vycarb’s $5M funding round to scale low-cost carbon capture and storage technology
Vycarb, a climate tech company pioneering a new category of permanent, measurable carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) using natural waters, announced Monday the closing of a $5M seed funding round.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Go in Malaysia
American artificial intelligence (AI) firm OpenAI has on Thursday announced the launch of ChatGPT Go, a new subscription plan designed to give people in Malaysia greater access to ChatGPT’s advanced capabilities at a more affordable price.
Startfresh invests in Trozo to bolster brand-customer relationship tooling
Trozo plans to onboard more than 100 brands in the coming months and aims to expand its user base across India and the Middle East.
Softbank acquires ABB’s robotics business for $5.38B
Japan-based SoftBank Group Corp. announced Wednesday that it has entered into a definitive agreement with ABB Ltd, a global technology electrification and automation firm, to acquire ABB’s robotics business for a total purchase price of $5.38 billion.
Singapore’s Digital Edge secures $325M financing to continue expansion in Indonesia
Digital Edge (Singapore) Holdings Pte. Ltd., the Singapore-based data center platforms backed by global infrastructure investor Stonepeak, has announced the successful close of an IDR 5.5 trillion ($325 million) corporate facility from PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) for expansion in Indonesia.
Healing patients, not paperwork: Why Malaysia’s healthcare workers are waving white flags and what can be done
Clinics embracing integrated digital platforms are seeing reduced burnout, better team morale, and fewer errors. These tools aren't just about efficiency—they’re about sustainability. By cutting operational costs and improving workflows, they help future-proof clinics while protecting patient outcomes.
Senheng and Progressture Solar launch solar and battery energy storage systems in East Malaysia
Senheng Electric (KL) Sdn. Bhd. (Senheng), a Malaysia-based consumer electronics retailer, has partnered with clean energy provider Progressture Power Sdn Bhd (Progressture Solar) to expand its solar energy offering into East Malaysia.
Malaysian central bank enables round-the-clock interbank settlement with RENTAS+
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has on Tuesday launched RENTAS+, an enhancement to RENTAS, Malaysia’s real-time gross settlement system (RTGS).
