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The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth (the Center) has announced a partnership with the Tech for Good Institute (TFGI) and Grab to strengthen research and data capabilities that can help guide inclusive growth across Asia.This collaboration aims to generate evidence-based insights to support the design of programmes, policies and interventions that promote inclusive economic participation […]

Partnership will leverage CityNexus’s expertise, led by smart city architect Nik Ahmad Faizul Collaboration will boost Johor’s public sector skills in AI, smart city management & data analytics MSC Cyberport Sdn. Bhd. and the Johor State Government, through the Akademi Perkhidmatan Tadbir Negeri Johor (APTNJ), have formalised a strategic partnership with the signing of a

In the first half of 2025, Singapore’s digital rulebook shifted from designing principles to proving they work. Measures moved from paper to practice: store‑wide age assurance and system‑level safety controls at the app‑store layer; public benchmarking of designated social media services; an enforceable perimeter for digital‑token services (license or cease); and audit‑ready guidance for keeping…

Plans to hire more experts in behavioural science and data analytics Investment will boost growth, tech innovation & expansion into new markets Ficus Capital, a pioneering ESG- and Shariah-driven venture capital management company, has announced that its Ficus SEA Fund has made an undisclosed investment in Global Psytech Sdn Bhd, a behavioural analytics firm advancing

Funding will accelerate expansion, strengthen regional creator network, advance AI-enabled content Mantayay represents the strength and ingenuity of Malaysia’s new digital generation Mantayay Global Holdings Pte Ltd, a Singapore incorporated Malaysian-based creator‑economy and digital media company, has received a US$5 million investment led by Kairous Capital via its Kairous Asia Venture Fund II (SEA), representing

System uses IoT & machine learning to deliver real-time insights on road conditions Solutions enhance road safety, streamlines maintenance & improves motorists’ experience West Coast Expressway Sdn Bhd (WCE) has taken a major step forward in adopting advanced infrastructure management with the deployment of IOroad, Asia Mobiliti’s pavement monitoring and management system, on key sections

Appointed in 2020, Thomas led TalentCorp’s renewal, strengthening governance and strategic sustainability Ling brings over 20 years of experience in business transformation, digital innovation, and strategic partnerships to the role Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp) has announced a leadership transition, with Thomas Mathew completing his tenure as group CEO on 3 November 2025. Edward Ling

Changemakers Day is a high-impact gathering of the region’s most dynamic agents of change, featuring curated discussions and workshops with innovators, investors, small businesses, youth leaders, and other stakeholders from across Asia Pacific.At this year’s event, the Tech For Good Institute moderated a thought-provoking debate on how innovation and regulation must evolve together to ensure…

As one of Southeast Asia’s most advanced economies, Singapore has made significant strides in enabling human capital as a key driver of growth. The city-state’s success is grounded in its foundational investments in education, strong public–private linkages, and advanced research ecosystems that are continually aligned with industry needs. Singapore’s digital economy is valued at USD

Southeast Asia has witnessed an unprecedented surge in cyber threats, ranging from sophisticated Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) to widespread ransomware attacks. In the first half of 2024, for example, ransomware incidents across Asia Pacific reached 57,000, with Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand being severely affected. In Indonesia, the attack on its national data centre is