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Hong Leong expects continued upbeat AI spending to underpin robust tech sector in Malaysia this year

With the global tech earnings season underway, Hong Leong Investment Bank Research has expected continued upbeat artificial intelligence (AI) spending commentary to underpin a robust 2026 guidance for Malaysia technology sector.

Razorpay Curlec teams up with PayPal to offer cross-border payment solution to Malaysian SMEs

Razorpay Curlec, Malaysia’s payment firm, has teamed up with PayPal, America’s global online payment system, to enable small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia to accept cross-border payments more seamlessly through a single, unified platform.

Southeast Asia’s food delivery GMV grows 18 percent to $22.7B in 2025 – Momentum Works

Southeast Asia’s food delivery gross merchandise value (GMV) grew 18 percent year on year to $22.7 billion in 2025, with Thailand leading growth, Momentum Works said Wednesday.

Nokia strengthens edge AI capabilities through strategic collaboration with Blaize on hybrid inference solutions across APAC

Blaize Holdings, Inc., a global firm in programmable, energy efficient artificial intelligence (AI) computing, announced Tuesday a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Nokia Solutions and Networks Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Nokia), to offer hybrid inference solutions across Asia Pacific (APAC) regions.

Singapore’s HeyMax secures $11M Series A led by Peak XV Partners

HeyMax, a loyalty and travel rewards platform headquartered in Singapore, announced Wednesday it has raised $11 million in a Series A round led by Peak XV Partners.

ST Telemedia Global Data Centers launches Southeast Asia’s first HVDC-powered AI infrastructure testbed

ST Telemedia Global Data Centers (STT GDC), a Singapore-based data center colocation provider, has announced the launch of the FutureGrid Accelerator, Southeast Asia’s first live High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC)-powered artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure testbed.

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What makes a processor “AI‑native”? Inside the architecture powering edge AI

AI‑native processors represent a fundamental shift from adapting general‑purpose chips for AI to designing silicon where AI is part of the processor’s DNA. This architectural philosophy boosts performance and power efficiency, enables real‑time intelligence, and opens new possibilities for edge devices across consumer, enterprise, and industrial……

FPT and LG CNS to expand AI-powered education solutions across SEA

Vietnam-based technology and information technology (IT) services provider FPT and South Korean artificial intelligence (AI) transformation (AX) company LG CNS have announced a strategic partnership to jointly expand AI-powered education and training solutions across Vietnam and the broader Southeast Asia market.

DBS foresees ongoing global AI tech expansion to provide cushion to ASEAN economy

DBS Research has projected ongoing global artificial intelligence (AI) tech expansion to provide cushion to ASEAN's economy.

Henkel strengthens global innovation and supply chain hub with move to Singapore Science Park

Henkel Singapore has relocated its operations to Geneo at Singapore Science Park, establishing a next‑generation innovation hub that will support customers worldwide.