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WeRide secures strategic equity investment from Grab, partners to deploy robotaxis, autonomous shuttles in SEA

WeRide, a China-based autonomous driving technology firm, announced last Friday that Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, has committed to a strategic equity investment in WeRide.

Zetrix AI expands ASEAN China AI lab to Indonesia

Malaysia-based Zetrix AI Berhad, formerly known as MY E.G. Services Berhad, has signed a teaming agreement for the establishment of the ASEAN China AI Lab in Indonesia, making it the second such center after the opening of the government to government (G2G) endorsed project’s flagship in Malaysia earlier this year.

Proton, Touch’ n Go sign strategic MOU to integrate RFID technology into new Proton X50

Malaysia's automaker Proton and payment firm Touch ‘n Go Sdn. Bhd. have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Touch ‘n Go radio frequency identification (RFID) technology into the all-new Proton X50.

BlackBerry expands APAC Secure Communications headquarters in Malaysia to strengthen regional cyber-resilience

Canadian software firm BlackBerry Limited has announced the expansion of its Secure Communications division’s Asia Pacific (APAC) regional headquarters in Malaysia, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the nation and the broader ASEAN region.

VinFast founder to inject another $1.5B in exchange for R&D assets – report

Since its launch in 2017, VinFast has relied heavily on support from Vuong, who holds about 98 percent of shares in VinFast and its parent company Vingroup, where he serves as chairman.

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Rethinking business information access: The role of conversational AI

The rise of conversational AI in business information is not simply a technological development. It represents a fundamental change in how professionals interact with data. Rather than passively receiving reports, users are now actively engaging with real-time insights.

Malaysia’s Catcha Digital acquires 60 percent stake in One International for $2.7M to enter trade exhibition industry

Malaysia-based Catcha Digital Berhad announced Thursday that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Catcha Connect Sdn Bhd has entered into a conditional share sale agreement to acquire a 60% equity interest in One International Exhibition Sdn Bhd, an exhibition and trade show organizer in the agricultural and construction industries in Malaysia for a cash…

NTT DATA and Google Cloud join forces to boost Agentic AI and cloud transformation in APAC

NTT DATA, a Japan-based digital business and technology services firm, announced Thursday a global partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cloud innovations and unlock new possibilities with AI for enterprise organizations across industries.

Malaysia’s Axiata and Cambodian government forge strategic cybersecurity alliance

Malaysian telecommunications firm Axiata Group Berhad announced Wednesday the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of Cambodia (MPTC), solidifying a strategic collaboration aimed at significantly enhancing Cambodia’s cybersecurity landscape, and fostering a new generation of digital talent.

VinFast, Plugsurfing team up to expand EV charging stations across Europe

VinFast, the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer from Vietnam, announced Wednesday a strategic partnership with Plugsurfing, one of Europe’s leading EV charging service providers.