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Malaysian Central Bank allocates $880M to support MSMEs digitalization and automation
Malaysian Central Bank has allocated MYR 3.8 billion ($880 million) to support digitalization and automation, sustainable and low carbon practices, and agrofood production for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Mitsubishi to invest in Ayala joint venture with stake in Mynt
Japan-based conglomerate Mitsubishi Corporation said Friday it will invest in Ayala Corporation joint venture with stake in Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc. (Mynt), the parent company of the Philippines-based finance super app.
Indonesia forms $1.2B battery venture with China’s EV battery maker CATL -report
Indonesia has announced a joint venture with China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) to invest $1.2 billion in battery production.
Malaysia approves 12 data center projects worth $20.9B greenlit from 2021 to June 2024 – report
The Malaysian Investment Development Board has approved 12 data center investment projects that include data center activities, cloud computing and data hosting with an investment of MYR90.2 billion ($20.9 billion) over the period from 2021 to June 30, 2024, national news agency Bernama reported. The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry announced that…
The future of cyber supply chain risk management: Collaboration is key
#SupplyChain security should no longer be seen as just an #IT issue; it should be a matter of collective defense. The true question now is: Why are we still operating in silos? The answer isn’t just rooted in technology or capability—it’s a complex web of gaps in trust, varying legal frameworks, and traditional competitive approaches.
ASEAN year to date IPOs raising down to $2.5B
ASEAN saw a total of 94 initial public offerings (IPOs) raising $2.5 billion year to date, down from 127 IPOs raising $4.9 billion a year ago, Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY) said Thursday.
Moody’s : Temasek and PIF will maintain advantage in intrinsic credit strength among rated peers
Singapore's state-owned fund Temasek Holdings Limited and Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund Public Investment Fund (PIF) will maintain advantage in intrinsic credit strength among rated peers, Moody's Ratings said Thursday.
AirAsia MOVE adds Myanmar Airways International as its latest direct airline partner
AirAsia MOVE (formerly known as airasia Superapp), the Malaysia-based online travel agency (OTA) platform, has added Myanmar Airways International (MAI) as its latest direct airline partner, enhancing its flight offerings.
Vietnam’s Vingroup to divest stakes in AI firms – report
Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate Vingroup is said to be working towards selling its stakes in AI firms VinBrain and VinAI to global tech companies, Singapore-based media The Business Times reported on Wednesday, quoting three sources.
The economic power shift in cyber warfare: How businesses can outsmart attackers
As cyber-attacks grow in complexity and scale, businesses must recognize that the economic advantage currently enjoyed by attackers can be mitigated with the right strategies. By integrating #AI with traditional tools, automating processes, and fostering collaboration, organizations can shift the balance of power in their favor. In an era where…
