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TNB, IOI Corp, SMEs to develop 500MW solar project in Negeri Sembilan
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), IOI Corporation Bhd and a consortium of 12 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are jointly developing a 500MW solar photovoltaic project with a 250MW/1,000MWh battery energy storage system in Bahau, Negeri Sembilan.
Viettel unveils VGC v1.0, first chip in Made-in-Vietnam line
Vietnam’s Government Cipher Committee and top telco Viettel have unveiled a secure semiconductor platform, with the VGC v1.0 chip as its first product.
Yinson GreenTech inks agreement with Saxon Renewables to join EVolve carbon project
Malaysia-based Yinson GreenTech has signed a participation agreement with Saxon Renewables to join EVolve, a carbon program that brings multiple electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructures together under a single project registered under Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard.
Singapore’s Future of Finance Institute commences operations, starting with AI in finance
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced Tuesday that the Future of Finance Institute (FFI) has commenced operations, following the June 2026 announcement of its establishment.
Vietnam’s FPT starts trial operations at chip testing-packaging plant
Vietnam’s tech giant FPT has put its advanced semiconductor chip testing and packaging plant into trial operation in Bac Ninh province, northern Vietnam.
ESTEK Automation unveils $5M manufacturing facility in Penang to boost AI capability
Estek Automation Sdn. Bhd. (Estek), a homegrown Malaysian engineering and automation company, has officially opened its new 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan, Penang, representing a total investment of MYR 20 million ($4.91 million).
Neural Semiconductor opens VLSI design center in Penang
Neural Semiconductor Sdn. Bhd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Neural Semiconductor Inc., United States, has officially opened its VLSI design center at GBS@Mayang, Bayan Lepas, Penang.
Malaysia’s Juris Technologies partners Thai-listed TBN for AI digital lending solutions
Malaysia-based lending technology provider Juris Technologies Sdn Bhd (JurisTech) has partnered with Thai-listed enterprise software company TBN Corporation to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-powered digital lending solutions for Thailand's financial institutions, initially targeting the non-bank lending segment.
Chinese consumers favor digital payments for cross-border transactions, Thunes report finds
Chinese consumers increasingly rely on digital payment platforms for domestic and cross-border transactions, while high fees and settlement delays remain key pain points, according to a recent report by Thunes and Juniper Research.
Autodesk, JTC inks deal to advance next generation of digital delivery in Singapore’s built environment
Autodesk and JTC Corporation announced last Friday the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital transformation across the built environment project lifecycle, with a focus on connected data, intelligent project delivery and interoperable digital workflows.
