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This expansion allows Malaysian investors to access some of the world’s most vibrant financial markets, at a time when Asia continues to solidify its position as a key driver of global economic growth.

The global wave of layoffs hitting US tech companies like Meta, Amazon, and Twitter has also come to Southeast Asia amid a slowdown in fundraising activities for tech startups. Tech companies including venture capital-backed startups in Southeast Asia have also announced layoffs and austerity measures to cope with the uncertain macroeconomic situation.

Futu Holdings Limited has on Tuesday announced its expansion into Malaysia with its super investment platform, moomoo, introducing a comprehensive suite of tech-driven offerings to promote financial inclusion.