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Cybersecurity remains a defining challenge shaping Southeast Asia’s digital economy. The region’s rapid expansion into cloud infrastructure, AI systems and interconnected digital services has created unprecedented opportunities, but also vulnerabilities. In addition, as frontier technologies such as quantum computing and agentic AI continue to reshape the region’s digital landscape… Source

By Adinova Fauri , Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Indonesia Online fraud and scams have become a critical threat to Indonesia’s socio-economic situation. In total, frauds and scams inflicted an estimated US$ 275 million (Rp 4.6 Trillion) in economic losses in Indonesia. The number likely understates the real costs, due to significant underreporting

This abridged report from the Tech for Good Institute examines how Southeast Asian governments are partnering with digital platforms to strengthen service delivery and achieve policy goals. This report includes policy recommendations and practical collaboration pathways to build sustainable, resilient partnerships that expand what is possible for citizens. The full version will be made available…

Join us in Bangkok for this event, co-hosted by the Tech for Good Institute (TFGI) and the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), on December 3, 2025, to explore how digital platforms can enhance government policy implementation, improve public service delivery, and foster collaboration between public and private sectors for inclusive and sustainable development in Southeast

By Carol Soon, Deputy Head and Associate Professor (Practice) at Department of Communications and New Media, National University of Singapore. While digital technologies have increased opportunities for self-expression, civic engagement and community building, they have also exacerbated existing threats for individuals and deepen fissures within societies and between nation-states. In particular… Source

Accelerator fast-tracked market entry & PoC development with Sunway’s lab & Jetro’s support This year’s programme focused on AI & deep tech, establishing M’sia as a launchpad for Japanese innovators Sunway Innovation Labs (Sunway iLabs), the innovation lab and corporate venture capital arm of Sunway Group, and the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur

Returns to profit amid challenging market conditions Aims to drive national digital transformation through AI and cloud partnerships AwanBiru Technology Berhad (Awantec) reported a Profit After Tax of US$ USD 66,000 (RM0.3 million) for the quarter ended 30 September 2025, rebounding from a loss in the previous quarter due to a one-off SKIN-related impairment. The

In this Brownbag session, Samantha Khoo, Cybersecurity and Technology Policy Researcher at the Institute of Strategic & International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia, will present her paper on tech diplomacy as a form of statecraft. The paper examines how Malaysia can build a coherent national approach to tech diplomacy: the strategic engagement with technology companies, standards-setting bodies…

Loan enables for simplified SME financing, wider liquidity access Facility strengthens CapBay’s ability to support and grow Malaysian SMEs HSBC Malaysia has provided its first social loan facility to Bay Harbour Ventures Sdn Bhd (BHV), a special-purpose vehicle established by peer-to-peer (P2P) lender CapBay. In a statement, the bank noted that the social loan provided

 Recipients received US$6,600 to advance research and STEM leadership. Programme empowers women in STEM, amplifying their voices and global recognition The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (FWIS) programme is empowering Malaysia’s brightest women scientists, enabling them to tackle some of the country’s most pressing challenges. This year’s awardees represent the best of Malaysia’s next-generation scientific