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Google introduces new strategic initiatives at Malaysia’s National AI Office Launch

Beginning with a pilot program with the Ministry of Digital, this initiative seeks to enhance productivity by having AI assist with tasks like report writing and meeting summarization, freeing up valuable time for public officers to focus on strategic priorities. Gemini for Google Workspace will also facilitate more effective communication and collaboration…

YTL AI Labs releases Malaysian LLM ilmu 0.1

Malaysia-based YTL Power International Bhd's artificial intelligence (AI) innovation unit YTL AI Labs has on Thursday announced the release of Ilmu 0.1 at the launch of the National AI Office by the Ministry of Digital.

Solarvest partners Vista to develop solar projects in Malaysia, Brunei, Taiwan and Cambodia

Malaysian clean energy solutions provide Solarvest Holdings Berhad has partnered with Singapore-based renewable energy (RE) company Vista Contracting and Investment Global Pte Ltd, to jointly develop certain rooftop and utility scale solar projects in Malaysia, Brunei, Taiwan and Cambodia.

Singapore-based interactive video streaming provider launches in Vietnam

Singapore-based interactive live commerce and shoppable short video provider BeLive Technology has on Thursday announced a new collaboration with DigiLive, an experienced technology and media player in Vietnam.

Singapore’s Eureka Robotics raises $10.5 in Series A funding round led by B Capital

Singapore-based robotics start-up Eureka Robotics has raised $10.5 million in Series A funding round led by B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm.

AirAsia MOVE, Tongcheng Travel team up to enhance travel solutions

AirAsia MOVE, a Malaysia-based online travel agent (OTA) in, has on Friday announced a partnership with Tongcheng Travel, a player in China’s travel industry, to enhance travel solutions.

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Startups need a better data governance strategy

Data governance is crucial to empowering business performance. Startups should prioritize comprehensive efforts to refine their initiatives for better analytics and accelerated growth.

Malaysia’s CelcomDigi partners with KPJ Healthcare for healthcare tourism with 5G-powered AI and telemedicine solutions

Malaysia-listed telecommunication firm CelcomDigi Berhad, through its Innovation Centre, have entered a strategic partnership with healthcare provider KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KPJ) to advance cross-border access to healthcare through telemedicine.

Malaysia’s Sunway Property partners with SWM Environment for first cloud-based sustainable waste management system in Johor

Sunway City Iskandar Puteri (SCIP), a property development division by Malaysia-based Sunway Property, has partnered Malaysian integrated solid waste management SWM Environment Sdn Bhd for the first cloud-based sustainable waste management system in Johor of Malaysia.

Xiaomi-backed Indonesian insurtech firm PasarPolis to launch in Singapore soon [Q&A]

In the interview with TNGlobal, Van Zyl shared the importance of the partnership with GoTo, the company’s plans and strategy expanding in Southeast Asia. He also shared PasarPolis' competitive edge against other insurtech firms and traditional insurance companies, among others.