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News,Digital Transformation,Malaysia
Malaysia aims to boost growth through investment and high-value jobs in upcoming budget
Malaysia will step up efforts to attract high-value investments in sectors including semiconductors, artificial intelligence, digital services and energy transition, while strengthening incentives to ensure approved projects translate into jobs, technology transfers and local supply chains, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday.
August 19, 2026
Singapore Institute of Technology, IBM aim to establish quantum-safe center that addresses post-quantum risks
US technology firm IBM and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) are planning to establish the Quantum-Safe Center, targeted for launch by the end of 2026, as a dedicated hub to accelerate Singapore’s transition to quantum-safe cybersecurity.
August 19, 2026
News,Consumer Electronics,Singapore,Vietnam
Taiwan’s Foxconn to invest $265M more in Vietnam, $57M in Singapore
Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry, known globally as Foxconn, will invest $265 million more into its manufacturing operations in Vietnam and $57 million more in Singapore, according to filings with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) dated August 12-18.
August 19, 2026
Singapore tightens rules on online platforms to curb scams
Singapore is tightening safeguards on major messaging, social media and e-commerce platforms, requiring them to take stronger measures to detect, disrupt and prevent scams targeting users in the city-state.
August 19, 2026
Singapore Polytechnic launches CASTLE to help SME strengthen cybersecurity
Singapore Polytechnic (SP) has on Wednesday launched the Cybersecurity Assessment and Security Operations Centre Training Lab for Enterprises (CASTLE), a new initiative by SP's School of Computing to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) strengthen their cybersecurity while giving students hands-on industry experience.
August 19, 2026
MAS introduces measures to strengthen Singapore’s competitiveness as leading asset management hub
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced Wednesday a set of measures to strengthen Singapore's competitiveness as a leading asset management hub.
August 19, 2026
News,AI,Future of Work,Malaysia
38% of Malaysian businesses use AI, but most stuck on basics: AWS
The share of Malaysian businesses that consistently use at least one AI tool rose to 38 percent from 27 percent a year earlier, according to "Unlocking Malaysia's AI Potential 2026" study commissioned by Amazon Web Services, though most remain limited to basic applications.
August 19, 2026
New Zealand’s Neocrete raises $3.5M to expand low-carbon concrete technology
Neocrete, a New Zealand company that develops technology to cut the carbon and cost of concrete, has raised $3.5 million in a funding round led by returning investor Wavemaker Ventures, with participation from Icehouse Ventures and new investor Catalytic Capital for Climate and Health, a vehicle backed by Temasek Trust.
August 19, 2026
Carousell Malaysia adds Shopee’s SPX Express for label-less delivery at 1,000 service points
Carousell Malaysia, under Singapore-based recommerce platform Carousell, has added SPX Express, the courier affiliated with the e-commerce platform Shopee, as a delivery option on its marketplace, giving sellers label-free parcel drop-off at more than 1,000 SPX service points across West Malaysia.
August 19, 2026
News,Singapore,Mergers and Acquisitions
Singapore’s Timah Partners secures $47M debt facility for SME acquisitions
Timah Partners, a Singapore-based holding company that buys small and medium-sized enterprises from retiring owners, has secured a S$60 million ($47 million) debt facility to fund acquisitions in Singapore.
August 19, 2026
Singapore tightens rules on online platforms to curb scams
August 19, 2026
Singapore tightens rules on online platforms to curb scams
August 19, 2026












