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Maybank: new monetization avenues to help Sea Ltd to achieve margin targets sooner
Maybank Investment Bank said Wednesday that new monetization avenues will help Singapore-based tech conglomerate Sea to achieve margin targets sooner.
Kenanga Research positive on technology outlook in Malaysia
Kenanga Research is positive on the outlook for technology sector in Malaysia as it sees the data center and smartphone sectors entering more exciting growth stages.
Singapore’s fintech firm Surfin raises $12.5M from Insignia Ventures Partners
This funding comes as Surfin serves 60 million lives across eight countries in three continents, with roughly $2.7 billion in cumulative transactions.
Cisco announces strategic collaborations to boost AI ecosystem in Malaysia
Cisco, a worldwide leader in networking and security, has on Tuesday formalized three strategic collaborations, including Telekom Malaysia (TM) and Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), to drive artificial intelligence (AI)-led innovation and address the growing AI skills gap in Malaysia.
Japan’s estie, inc. raises $20M in Series B led by Vertex Growth & DBJ
The latest round was led by Vertex Growth, a growth-stage venture capital fund anchored by Vertex Holdings, a subsidiary of global investment company Temasek, and Development Bank of Japan (DBJ).
AirAsia brand co. appoints multi-hyphenate Ta-ku as Creative Director
AirAsia brand co. (Abc.) has on Tuesday announced the appointment of Ta-ku, also known as Regan Mathews, as its new Creative Director.
UNODC estimates financial losses between $18B and $37B from scams in East and Southeast Asia in 2023
UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has on Monday estimated financial losses between US $18 billion and $37 billion from scams targeting victims in East and Southeast Asia in 2023 alone, with a high proportion of these losses attributed to scams committed by organized crime groups in Southeast Asia.
Malaysia’s Ramssol inks partnership with Singapore’s HONO for AI-driven HR solutions
Malaysia-based human resources (HR) solutions provider. Ramssol Group Berhad has inked a partnership with Singapore-based software as a service (SaaS) provider Hono Asia Pte. Ltd. (HONO) for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven HR solutions.
Malaysia’s Heitech Padu terminates 30% stake acquisition in Souqa Fintech
Malaysia-based technology firm HeiTech Padu has terminated its plan to acquire 30 percent stake in Islamic payment firm Souqa Fintech.
Navigating sustainability challenges in Southeast Asia’s datacenter boom
As data centers in #SoutheastAsia continue to evolve with advanced power management and sustainable practices, they are poised to reap long-term benefits. By adopting scalable power management solutions and integrating sophisticated heat management technologies, #datacenters can optimize their operations to meet future digital demands without escalating…
