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Top tech events in Thailand that you shouldn’t miss

These tech gatherings are diverse in focus, spotlighting cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence, blockchain, fintech, and more. They are structured to go beyond exhibitions, offering attendees opportunities to engage in interactive workshops, hear from world-renowned speakers, and participate in networking sessions that pave the way for…

Malaysia’s Sime Darby Property to develop additional data centers at its business park

Malaysian property developer Sime Darby Property Berhad has on Monday announced the signing of a new build-and-lease agreement with Pearl Computing Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of a multinational technology company, which will see the development of additional data center facilities.

Thailand’s Central Food Retail partners with Google Cloud to launch AI shopping assistant

Thailand supermarket chain Central Food Retail Company Limited has partnered with Google Cloud to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) shopping assistant.

Analyst stays bearish on Thai electronics market outlook amid struggling Western EV sector

Despite positive momentum from the trade war, Maybank Investment Bank sees a bearish FY25 outlook for Thai electronics due to the struggling Western electric vehicle (EV) sector and looming impact from the Global Minimum Tax.

Maybank revises up GoTo Gojek Tokopedia revenue forecasts

Maybank Investment Bank has revised up Indonesian tech platform GoTo Gojek Tokopedia FY25/26 revenue forecasts by 17 percent/ 15 percent, after the firm's first nine months revenue beat its forecast.

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The entrepreneur’s dilemma: Fundraising or taking a loan?

Fundraising investments or taking a loan is a question, I often see being asked on Facebook groups for entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs. This article will break down all the pros and cons so that any #Entrepreneur deciding between the two, may make a more informed decision.

Malaysia-listed Hextar Industries bags Luckin Coffee’s master franchise in Malaysia

Luckin Coffee’s entry comes at a time when Malaysians are seeing a rising number of local and international coffee chain brands and outlets in the country. Both local and international coffee brands are competing for a larger market share as US brand Starbucks faces ongoing boycott amid the Israel-Gaza war.

Teleport’s revenue rises in third quarter on higher delivery parcels moved

Capital A's logistics arm Teleport has reported higher revenue in the third quarter amid higher tonnage and delivery parcels moved.

AirAsia MOVE’s third quarter revenue declines on reduced sale of AirAsia flight tickets

AirAsia MOVE, the digital arm of Malaysia-based Capital A, has reported lower revenue during the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, mainly due to reduced sale of AirAsia flight tickets.

Malaysia’s Catcha Digital acquires 51 percent stake in Nexible Solutions for $2.56M to expand into SaaS and AI sectors

Malaysia-based digital platform Catcha Digital Berhad has announced its entry into a share sale agreement to acquire a 51 percent interest in Malaysian software as a service (SaaS) firm Nexible Solutions Sdn Bhd (Nexible) for a cash consideration of MYR 11.38 million ($310 million).