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Malaysia will increase capital flow to innovative start-ups in high value-add sectors

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said Monday that it will increase the flow of capital to innovative start-ups in high value-add sectors such as electrical and electronics, data infrastructure and medical devices.

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.

SC eyes mobilizing capital for sustainability related projects

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said Monday it is eyeing mobilizing capital for sustainability related projects, and building a robust sustainable finance ecosystem.

SC to develop appropriate regulatory frameworks for alternative assets

Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said Monday it will develop appropriate regulatory frameworks for alternative assets to provide clarity to market players.

Malaysia’s venture capital and private equity record 21% CAGR between 2020 and 2025

Despite global fundraising headwinds, Malaysia’s venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) segments grew at a rapid pace, with total cumulative VC/PE committed funds under management recording a 21 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2020 and 2025, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said Monday.

True Digital Park: 2026 is the year for Thai tech ecosystem to “find its true rhythm” [Q&A]

We talked to Sasithorn Varanyuwatana, Head of True Digital Park, to learn more about True Digital Park’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. She also shared her views on the outlook of tech ecosystem in Thailand and Southeast Asia for 2026.

Hong Leong sees strong global semi demand, structural tailwinds to underpin Malaysia’s OSATs, equipment players

Hong Leong Investment Bank Research said Monday that strong global semi demand and structural tailwinds (China+1, supply chain localization) will underpin a solid outlook for most outsourced semiconductor assembly and tests (OSATs) and equipment players in Malaysia.

Singapore-headquartered Airwallex’s Yield surpasses $1B in assets, expands treasury offering to US

Global financial platform Airwallex said its treasury solution Yield has surpassed $1 billion in global assets under administration, marking a key milestone as the fintech company expands the product to businesses in the United States.

Foxconn pours additional $39M in Vietnam

Vietnam-based Fulian Precision Technology Component Company Limited, a subsidiary of Taiwan-based Foxconn, has increased its charter capital by about $39.4 million.

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Top 6 AI-powered threats to enterprises

AI is making enterprise threats faster, more convincing, and harder to contain, from phishing and deepfake impersonation to faster exploit development and data leakage through unsanctioned tools. The real challenge is not just adopting AI quickly, but strengthening identity checks, data controls, and response playbooks before these amplified risks turn into…