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AI in 2026: From pilots to practical advantage
If 2025 was the year of experimentation, 2026 will be the year of real adoption – the year AI becomes part of everyday work.
Malaysia’s Bioeconomy Corp eyes $540M revenue in 2026
The Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corporation) is eyeing MYR 2.2 billion ($540 million) of revenue in 2026.
Malaysia orders temporary restrictions on GROK as X fails to implement safeguards
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has on last Sunday directed a temporary restriction on access to the Grok artificial intelligence (AI) for users in Malaysia, effective 11 January 2026.
Balancing intelligence and energy: The strategic shift toward smaller AI models
To survive the next phase of development, organizations must mandate that AI teams start with energy efficiency as a foundational operating principle and consider energy implications at every stage of the AI lifecycle, from data curation to deployment. By applying holistic thinking to IT challenges, developers will be able to refine their techniques and…
Sterling Bank joins Thunes’ direct global network to drive cross-border payments for Nigerian expatriates
Thunes, the Singapore-based payment, has announced a collaboration with Sterling Bank, one of Nigeria’s commercial banks, to drive easy-access cross-border payments for Nigerians in the diaspora.
Thailand maps long-term semiconductor strategy, pushes toward full value chain
Thailand has set out a national strategy to expand its semiconductor industry, focusing on power semiconductors, sensors, photonics, discrete devices and analog chips, as part of a long-term plan to build a complete value chain.
Singapore’s Republic Polytechnic accelerates AI transformation to develop future-ready learners and an AI-adept workforce
Republic Polytechnic (RP) unveiled Thursday a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) transformation strategy that will strengthen its teaching and learning ecosystem, deepen staff capabilities, and expand industry partnerships to meet Singapore’s growing demand for AI skilled talent.
Seraya Partners invests $250M in South Korea solar, wind renewable energy platform G&B Infratech
Singapore-based Seraya Partners has completed its first investment from Seraya Partners Fund II (Fund II) by acquiring a controlling interest in G&B Infratech, a South Korea-headquartered solar and wind renewable energy developer and operator (G&B).
PayNet Fintech Hub supports 50 fintechs with over $1.23M in value-added support
Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) said Thursday that its fintech hub has supported 50 fintechs with over MYR 5 million ($1.23 million) in value-added support since launching.
Malaysian businesses expect electricity demand to surge by 2028 as electrification, AI accelerate – EY
Malaysian businesses are at the forefront of a major energy transformation, as new research reveals surging electricity demand, ambitious sustainability targets, and growing expectations for smarter, greener energy solutions.
