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Zeekr extends RM1.20/kWh fast-charging rate to all DC Handal stations in Malaysia
Zeekr, the premium electric-vehicle brand of China's Geely Holding Group, said its Malaysian unit has extended a discounted direct-current fast-charging rate of MYR1.20 ($0.29) per kilowatt-hour to all DC Handal charging stations nationwide, having previously offered it only at selected locations.
August 17, 2026
Fast-fashion retailer SHEIN targets $35–40B valuation in Hong Kong IPO on $41.8B revenue
SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle company, is targeting a valuation of $35-40 billion in its planned initial public offering on the Hong Kong stock market, analysts noted.
August 17, 2026
Thailand,Events,AI,TechNode Event
The APAC AI Networking Night: The Bangkok AI Soirée to be held on Aug 27, 2026
From AI startups and emerging technologies to investment opportunities and cross-border collaboration, this is a space to connect with the people shaping Asia Pacific’s next wave of innovation. Whether you are an entrepreneur, investor, corporate leader or ecosystem builder, come meet like-minded people and explore what’s next for AI in the region.
August 14, 2026
MBSB maintains positive stance on Malaysia’s renewable energy on structural policy tailwinds
MBSB Research has on Wednesday maintained its positive stance on the renewable energy subsector, underpinned by the structural policy tailwinds for a deep decarbonization trajectory in line with the targets under National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR).
August 14, 2026
Indonesia’s data center boom faces growing infrastructure challenges – BMI
Indonesia’s data center market is set for continued expansion, supported by international private capital, cloud adoption, data localization requirements and spillover demand from Singapore, but growing constraints around power, land, water, connectivity and renewable energy could increasingly challenge the country’s ability to sustain its growth, BMI…
August 14, 2026
TNGlobal Insider,SaaS,Venture Capital,AI,Opinion
Why more Asian startups are building dual-market companies
Asian startup founders are planning their US expansion earlier, placing commercial teams closer to capital and customers while keeping product, engineering and operations rooted in Asia.
August 14, 2026
AI,Malaysia,Deep Tech,Analysis
Malaysia’s chip sector faces uneven AI gains, supply risks – HSBC
Malaysia’s semiconductor sector is benefiting from the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom, but gains remain uneven across the industry, while supply risks and the challenge of moving further up the value chain continue to weigh on its longer-term outlook, HSBC said on Thursday.
August 14, 2026
Infoblox research finds 65,000 expired domains re-registered daily in first half of 2026
Infoblox Threat Intel said it observed about 65,000 re-registered expired domains a day in the first half of 2026, with some being reused for malware, scams, illegal streaming and online gambling.
August 14, 2026
Databricks closes $5B funding round at $190B valuation as revenue run-rate tops $7B
Databricks has closed a $5 billion strategic funding round at a $190 billion valuation after reporting more than 80 percent year-on-year growth and a $7 billion revenue run-rate.
August 14, 2026
News,eCommerce,Electric Vehicles & Mobility,SEA
Malaysia remains Grab’s biggest revenue source with $622M in H1/2026
Malaysia remained Grab's biggest revenue source in the first half of 2026, generating $622 million as the Singapore-based superapp's total revenue climbed 23 percent year-over-year to $1.95 billion.
August 14, 2026












