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Singapore, UK collaborate on energy transition, sustainable infrastructure investments in SEA

Singapore and the United Kingdom (UK) have announced a collaboration on last Sunday to drive clean energy transition and advance the development of sustainable infrastructure across Southeast Asia.

MIDF: Malaysia’s curbs on US-origin AI chips unlikely to affect data center investments

MIDF Research said Tuesday that Malaysia's curbs on US-origin artificial intelligence (AI) chips unlikely to affect data center investments in the country.

Malaysia’s Capital A inks MOU with national railway firm to integrate travel and logistics services

Malaysia-based Capital A has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Malaysia's national railway firm Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) to formalize their mutual intention to establish a framework for co-operation and collaboration.

Net Zero Challenge 2025 launched to enable global climate-tech solutions to pilot in Vietnam

Following the success of previous editions, Net Zero Challenge 2025, Vietnam’s largest climate innovation competition, has officially launched its third edition.

VinFast advances ecosystem strategy in Philippines’ EV catch-up

With nearly 19,000 electric vehicles sold in 2024, the Philippines is looking to catch up in Southeast Asia’s electric vehicle (EV) race as ecosystem players like VinFast work to overcome hurdles around charging access, maintenance, and affordability.

NVIDIA to resume H20 sales to China, announces new, fully compliant GPU for China

Huang also provided an update to customers, noting that NVIDIA is filing applications to sell the NVIDIA H20 GPU again. The US government has assured NVIDIA that licenses will be granted, and NVIDIA hopes to start deliveries soon. Finally, Huang announced a new, fully compliant NVIDIA RTX PRO GPU that “is ideal for digital twin AI for smart factories and…

VinFast partners 13 dealer groups to launch 32 dealerships across 27 cities in India

As part of its strategic plan to expand its footprint in India, VinFast Auto India — a subsidiary of Vietnam-based electric vehicle (EV) firm VinFast — has signed dealer partner agreements with 13 leading dealer groups for 32 dealerships across 27 cities nationwide.

KMP partners with Edvance to build future-ready workforce in Malaysia

Kumpulan Modal Perdana (KMP), a technology-focused venture capital firm under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), has entered into a strategic partnership with global social innovation company Edvance to build future-ready workforce in Malaysia.

Analysts stay cautious on Malaysia’s technology sector amid headwinds

Analysts have remained cautious on Malaysia's technology sector outlook, as they believe the sector's earnings revisions are still skewed to the downside amid several headwinds.

CMC approves over $250M investment to build data center in Vietnam

The Management Board of the Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) has officially approved CMC Corporation's investment in the CMC Hyperscale Data Center project, with a total capital of over $250 million.