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Building STEM talent and leveraging AI, key to future competitiveness Malaysia aims to move from back-end manufacturing to a full semiconductor innovation hub As global demand for technology surges, Malaysia’s semiconductor industry, a pillar of our export economy, is moving up the value chain for higher-value growth.  For decades, Malaysia has been a key player […]

Win highlights APU’s commitment to preparing graduates for a rapidly evolving workforce Recognition highlights the nation’s reliance on institutions preparing graduates for future challenges The Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) has been named the inaugural winner of the newly introduced “Future-Ready University” award at the prestigious Life at Work (LAWA) 2025, marking

Partnership makes digitalisation accessible, supporting FMM’s 3,000 Smart Factories Both parties will provide training and events to speed up tech adoption and productivity Siemens Malaysia and the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly advance Smart Factory readiness and workforce upskilling in alignment with the New Industrial Master Plan

By Monchito Ibrahim, Lead Convenor of the Alliance of Tech Innovators for the Nation (ATIN) The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled individuals and organisations to adapt to lockdowns, leading to significant shifts in how activities are conducted and accelerating the digital transformation of Philippine society. Analysing how these developments have evolved over the past five years…

Food delivery GMV is expected to hit US$23 bil, with revenue approaching US$2.4 bil in 2025 SEA emerging as a global AI leader, driven by a vibrant ecosystem of startups, adopters & investors Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company have launched the tenth edition of the annual e-Conomy SEA report, ‘From Digital Decade to AI

By Keith Detros, Programme Manager, Tech for Good Institute The 26th ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Council Meeting announced the substantial conclusion of negotiations on the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA). The landmark agreement, touted as the first of its kind globally, is one of the flagship and priority economic deliverables under Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship

Digital transformation is increasingly reshaping every aspect of life in Vietnam, especially among the young generation. As the country pursues its ambitious National Digital Transformation Programme (2020-2030) and drafts its first AI law, young people are emerging as both beneficiaries and drivers of change. Their aspirations and choices will define how Vietnam adopts… Source

Digital transformation continues to reshape Southeast Asia’s economic and social landscape, driving innovation while also highlighting the need to address developmental challenges. Across the region, more than 460 million Southeast Asians are now online, with digital economies projected to reach USD 1 trillion in gross merchandise value (GMV) by 2030. Yet, as connectivity expands… Source

By Ming Tan, Senior Fellow & Founding Executive Director; and Fairoz Ahmad, Programme Fellow at Tech For Good Institute. On 24 October 2025, the ASEAN Economic Community Council announced the substantial conclusion of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) to boost the region’s trade, potentially doubling the region’s digital economy. At the same time,

Southeast Asia’s digital economy is booming. Reaching US$263 billion in 2024, the region continues its double-digit growth trajectory. Yet this success brings new risks. Half of all internet users across ASEAN have been victims of online fraud. In Indonesia, public losses reached approximately Rp 7 trillion ($440 million) from 299,000 fraud reports between November 2024