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AWS launches Semarak AI Malaysia, putting Amazon Quick tool to 445,000 government officers
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched Semarak AI Malaysia, a national program to give government officers, students, software companies, and communities AI tools and skills to build their own solutions.
LHN Energy’s Jeremy Ong on what electric heavy vehicles need from depots [Q&A]
Jeremy Ong of LHN Energy discusses electric heavy-vehicle charging at depots, grid constraints, solar, smart scheduling, grants and site economics in Singapore.
U Mobile expands Sabah 5G coverage to 2.3 million people
U Mobile says its ULTRA5G footprint now reaches about 2.3 million people in Sabah, backed by more than 500 CTS Horizon fiber circuits.
Metasurface completes Singapore-Hong Kong dual listing
Singapore precision engineering company Metasurface completed its SGX Catalist debut after raising S$9.72 million in a fully subscribed placement.
Google announces digital infrastructure expansion, local jobs, water replenishment & clean energy initiatives with $15B Malaysia investment
Google on Wednesday unveiled its plan for responsible digital infrastructure development in Malaysia, including an investment of $15 billion over the next two years (2027 to 2028).
Vietnam climate tech funding falls 52% in 2025, with mid-sized gap and talent shortage
Recorded climate tech funding in Vietnam fell 52 percent in 2025 to $49.86 million across 33 transactions, from $104.20 million across 60 transactions in 2024, according to the "Vietnam Climate Tech Ecosystem Report 2026."
Singtel, DART launch cybersecurity training program to strengthen cyber defenses across Singapore’s enterprises
Singtel and cybersecurity training provider, DART, have on Wednesday launched the Advanced Persistent Threat Detection and Response Program, to strengthen cyber resilience across enterprises, including Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) Owners.
Solarvest strengthens leadership to drive expansion into integrated clean energy solutions
Malaysia-based Solarvest Holdings Bhd has appointed Joseph Wong Aik Peoy as Chief Executive Officer of engineering and operations, and James Lee Chung Min as chief Energy Transition Officer, as the group expands beyond renewable energy generation into energy storage, grid modernization and intelligent energy solutions.
Singapore to streamline IPO review process from January 2027
Singapore will streamline its initial public offering (IPO) approval process from Jan 4, 2027, with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) delegating prospectus review functions for Mainboard and Global Listing Board (GLB) listing applications to Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo).
Singapore’s Bridge Data Centers appoints new Co-Chief Executive Officer
Singapore-based Bridge Data Centers (BDC) announced Tuesday the appointment of Drew Chen as Co-Chief Executive Officer (Co-CEO), effective November 1, 2026.
