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How Malaysian advisers can fit digital assets into multi-asset portfolios [Q&A]
As digital assets become easier to access through regulated investment structures, financial advisers face a more complicated question: not whether clients can invest, but whether the exposure fits their objectives, risk tolerance, and broader portfolios.
Bus Cap partners BYD for Malaysia-based new energy commercial vehicle platform
Bus Cap Berhad, Malaysia’s bus builder listed on Bursa Malaysia, announced Wednesday that it has entered into an exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BYD Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. to jointly advance a Malaysia-based new energy commercial vehicle platform, anchored by the proposed establishment of a localized electric bus assembly and manufacturing…
Singapore’s STT GDC exits Vietnam data center project, VNG buys back to build office campus
VNG Group JSC, a leading technology firm in Vietnam, will buy back a majority stake in VTH Software Development JSC for VND480 billion ($18.3 million), after its Singapore-based partner STT GDC withdrew from a planned data center project on the site of VTH.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
