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Malaysia’s Vynn Capital eyes 2026 with cautious optimism [Q&A]

We talked to Victor Chua, Founding and Managing Partner at Vynn Capital, to learn more about the VC firm’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. He also shared his views on the outlook of tech ecosystem in Malaysia and Southeast Asia for 2026.

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Asia Pacific and Japan’s biggest IT challenge isn’t AI, it’s fragmentation

As AI and cloud-native adoption accelerate, the real differentiator will be how quickly an enterprise's architecture can adapt. Organizations that invest in this adaptability today will be better positioned for whatever comes next.

Anaplan launches AWS Data Center in Singapore

Anaplan, the global artificial intelligence (AI)‑driven scenario planning and analytical firm, has announced the launch of its new Amazon Web Services data center in Singapore.

Workday appoints tech veteran Yen Yen Tan to APAC International Advisory Board

Workday, Inc., the enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) platform for managing people, money, and agents, has announced the appointment of Yen Yen Tan to its APAC International Advisory Board (IAB), effective on Monday.

DBS and Granite Asia partner to launch $110M AI IPO fund for Asia’s next generation companies

DBS, a Singapore-based bank, and Granite Asia, a multi-asset investment platform, have partnered to launch $110 million artificial intelligence (AI) initial public offering (IPO) fund to to accelerate growth of Asia’s next generation companies.

Malaysia’s VentureTECH invests $7.16M to strengthen national digital resilience in cybersecurity

VentureTECH Sdn Bhd, an impact investment company, has announced a strategic investment of MYR 28 million ($7.16 million) into Delta Spike Asia Sdn Bhd and IX Telecom Sdn Bhd, reinforcing Malaysia’s cybersecurity strength and cross-border digital infrastructure capability.

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How CEOs can leverage AI agents for Strategic decision-making

AI Agents empower CEOs to lead with confidence, speed, and clarity in an unpredictable world. As business becomes more data-driven and interconnected, those who leverage AI Agents for strategic decision-making will not just keep up, they will set the pace.

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How AI is transforming cloud infrastructure for enterprises

Businesses are seeking to automate activities on cloud management, workload optimization, enhance cybersecurity, and enhance sustainability through AI-driven tools. It is not just a shift toward lowering expenses but also facilitating the operation smarter, faster, and more strategically in what has become a highly competitive global economy.

LC Wakaful Digital launches Malaysia’s first registered social exchange platform

LC Wakaful Digital Sdn Bhd (LCWD), a wholly owned subsidiary of Gobarakah Tech Sdn Bhd, announced Thursday the official launch of Impakrintas, Malaysia’s first Social Exchange platform, following the Securities Commission Malaysia’s (SC) announcement on LCWD’s appointment as the inaugural Social Exchange Platform operator on February 12.

Philippines-owned fintech firm BCRemit expands global footprint to 23 countries

Building on its success in the retail remittance sector, BCRemit, a Filipino-led global digital remittance company, has expanded its services to 23 countries and announced plans to scale its operations to provide tailored cross-border payment solutions beyond the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).