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H1 2025 digital exports reached US$641 million from 350 companies in 39 markets In 2024, 325 Malaysian companies generated US$1 billion in digital exports across 27 countries The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), which marks its 30th anniversary this year, has announced a key milestone in Malaysia’s digital economy journey, with US$1.7 billion (RM6.8 billion) in digital exports recorded […]

Over 30 years’ experience in IT consulting, strategy & infrastructure management Tasked with leading APAC sales amid rising demand for AI-enabled data and hybrid cloud storage Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., has announced the appointment of Wendy Koh (pic) as its new vice president of sales for

By Mochammad Fadjar Wibowo and Muhammad Daniel Azlan Mahadzir, SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute At a glance Digital health readiness and the leapfrogging potential A recent World Health Organisation (WHO) assessment placed Timor-Leste’… Source

Brings over 20 years of leadership in technology across APAC and Asean Experience includes driving growth and building high-performing teams to expand market leadership Salesforce, an AI CRM firm, has announced the appointment of Paul Carvouni (pic) as senior vice president and general manager for Asean. In a statement, the company noted that Carvouni will be

In brief On 21 November 2025, Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the imposition of targeted financial sanctions and entry bans against four Israeli settlers, which the Ministry states is for their “involvement in acts of violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.” On the same day, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued a notice setting out the

AI projects in Malaysia created 8,328 jobs, 38% of total projected employment. For Q3, Malaysia recorded US$13 bil in digital investments, creating 21,815 high-value jobs Malaysia’s digital economy investment continues to record strong momentum, reinforcing the nation’s ambition to become an AI Nation by 2030 and strengthening its position as a leading digital innovation hub in

Southeast Asia (SEA) sustains its digital momentum, generating USD 300 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2025 and maintaining growth at 15% year over year. Beyond economic value, digitalisation is emerging as a vehicle for generating tangible social impact, though hampered by an increasingly complex landscape of online risks and harms in the region.

Where do the skills learnt now fit? How to stand out alongside AI? What human perspective can I bring to the table? ​ Grads will be expected to arrive with stronger critical thinking, adaptability & emotional intelligence, using AI as a support ​ How does one gain experience when the opportunity to perform entry-level work is diminishing with

Former chief justice Richard Malanjum installed as pro-chancellor Honorary doctorate and emeritus titles recognise national and academic leadership Multimedia University (MMU) recently celebrated the commencement of its 2025 convocation ceremony, graduating 4,187 graduates from the Class of 2025 at Dewan Tun Canselor MMU. The first day of the ceremony marked a significant milestone, featuring the

Digital technologies are increasingly reshaping economic activity across Southeast Asia, underpinning productivity growth, new business models, and the expansion of digitally enabled public and private services. As economies deepen their reliance on technology, the long-term sustainability of digital ecosystems has become a central policy concern. Research indicates that sustained digitalisation… Source