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SUNRATE secures Money Services Business license in Malaysia

SUNRATE, the Singapore-based payment and treasury management platform, announced Wednesday that the company has been awarded Approval-in-Principle (AIP) by the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) for a Money Services Business (MSB) license.

UPM and DNB partner to launch Malaysia’s first 5G-enabled AI Sandbox campus

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) have on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish Malaysia’s first 5G-powered unmanned aerial system sandbox for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations.

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Startup governance isn’t just about rules, it’s about people, processes and technology

Southeast Asia’s venture world needs better frameworks, honest founders, and hands-on investors.

Maybank forges $240M strategic partnership with Microsoft to accelerate digital transformation, AI-driven innovation

Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), Malaysia’s largest financial services group, has entered into a MYR 1 billion ($240 million) strategic partnership with global technology firm Microsoft, to accelerate its digital transformation journey and reinforce its commitment in enhancing customer experience.

Razer launches AI center of excellence in Singapore

Razer, a lifestyle brand for gamers, announced Tuesday the launch of its AI Center of Excellence in Singapore, marking the first phase of its artificial intelligence (AI) global strategy.

Gentari and AWS ink 80MW wind energy deal in India to accelerate net zero goals

Malaysian clean energy solutions provider Gentari and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for an 80MW wind power project in Tamil Nadu, India.

VinFast launches EV assembly plant in India

Vietnam-based automaker VinFast has on Monday officially inaugurated its electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant at the SIPCOT Industrial Park in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India.

Microsoft and DISG launch Agentic AI Accelerator to help 300 Singapore businesses in AI transformation

Microsoft and Digital Industry Singapore (DISG) have announced the Agentic AI Accelerator program, as part of the Singapore government’s Enterprise Compute Initiative (ECI).

Malaysia’s digital leaders unite to accelerate Penang’s digital transformation at PDES 2025

On the theme Collaborate on Opportunities, Shape the Future, Lazada, the PDES 2025 Platinum Partner, will lead hands-on workshop and showcasing products under the Lazada platform, while a wider roster of solutions including 5G solution, AI, fintech, digital game, greentech, and others will also be featured in the exhibition space. The summit also hosts six…

How chatbots and conversational AI are redefining customer experience

In 2025, customer experience is the differentiator, and chatbots and conversational AI are no longer optional tools, they are essential pillars for business success. Ultimately, the future of customer experience is conversational, and the brands that recognize this shift today will be tomorrow’s industry leaders.