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Designed to complement existing regulatory frameworks rather than replace them Eleven operators sign voluntary accord setting sustainability targets across energy, water use Eleven major data centre operators have signed a voluntary sustainability agreement covering the Asia-Pacific region, establishing what organisers say are the first APAC-wide industry commitments on environmental targets. The Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Accord […]

1337 no longer limited to back Malaysian founders to solve Malaysian problems 1337 invested in 17 companies over two years and recorded one exit, Hata.io Bikesh Lakhmichand, chief executive of 1337 Ventures, says the Malaysian early round venture capital firm is widening its lens beyond homegrown startups and actively looking across the region for solutions

AI skills demand rose over 70% as nationwide skilling initiatives roll out Microsoft 365 Premium with Copilot offered free for 12 months to over 200,000 students Microsoft will invest US$5.5 billion (RM26 billion) in cloud and AI infrastructure and operations in Singapore between 2025 and 2029, as part of its efforts to support the country’s

Licences mark shift to full commercial offering in Malaysia Expansion driven by cross-border demand and US$425 mil in transactions Airwallex, a leading global financial and payments platform, has received approval from Bank Negara Malaysia for its e-money issuing and Class A licences, enabling it to offer a full suite of payment services in Malaysia. In

Funding will support regional expansion, strengthening technology infrastructure Follows recent announcement that it recorded over US$1 mil in profit for FY2025 PolicyStreet, a Malaysian regional insurtech startup launched in 2017, has secured US$21 million (RM84 million) in the first close of its Series C funding round, led by Cool Japan Fund (CJF), Japan’s sovereign wealth

Funds will support expansion, product development & regional growth Aims to address fragmented discovery, bookings & operations across nightlife venues Nightify, a Thailand-based platform focused on nightlife discovery, booking and venue management, has raised US$500,000 (RM2 million) in seed funding led by A2D Ventures, with participation from angel investors, including prominent business families, industry operators

Initiative highlights growing role of data in global digital economy WDO aims to address cross-border data governance and cooperation Zetrix AI Berhad, formerly known as MY E.G. Services Berhad, has been named a founding member of the newly launched World Data Organisation (WDO), an international body focused on data governance and cross-border collaboration. The company

Demonstrating how tokenised deposits could improve settlement speed and treasury efficiency Reflects ambition to build a regional transaction and payments platform across ASEAN Maybank Bhd, one of the largest regional banks in Southeast Asia, has successfully completed the first transaction under its inaugural pilot project for tokenised deposits and cross-border payments with Yinson Holdings Bhd,

Student startups span AI, fintech, enterprise tools and digital services Programme combines mentorship, industry input and hands-on venture building The Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) is expanding its support for student entrepreneurship through Enterprise@APU, an initiative aimed at helping students and graduates develop startup ideas into viable businesses. Enterprise@APU serves as the

Calls company an MNO, scoffs at rivals’ cloud claims, insists he is ahead on AI and data The more you pressure me, the calmer I become, in fact, if there’s nothing to do, I get agitated Gurtaj Singh Padda, Tune Talk Sdn Bhd founder-CEO knows how some of his peers see him. They find him maddening