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In Q2 2025, the group’s gross profit rose 19% year-on-year Ebitda quadrupled year-on-year, outpacing gross profit per unit growth Carsome Group Inc, Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, delivered what it claims is its most profitable quarter to date in Q2 2025, posting an Ebitda of over US$5 million (RM21 million) and continuing its […]

The initiative integrates top startups into corporate ecosystems Collaboration helps startups scale while enabling corporates to adopt cutting-edge innovations NEXEA, Malaysia’s leading early-stage venture capital firm, continues its collaboration with Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad, Exitra, KVC Industrial Supplies, and other corporates, reinforcing a shared mission to accelerate corporate–startup innovation across key industries. In

Monolith Technologies & Virtualtech Frontier signed MoU to develop XR experiences Launched Malaysia’s first association for immersive technologies, covering AR & VR, among others Immerse KL x CelcomDigi 2025, a flagship programme by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), claims to have generated over US$236,000 (RM1 million) in tech opportunities for participating companies. The two-day

Partnership commits to a secure, resilient digital ecosystem in Cambodia Smart Axiata to support partnership with local expertise & established cybersecurity initiatives Axiata Group Berhad has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of Cambodia (MPTC), solidifying a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing Cambodia’s cybersecurity landscape and

Expansion supports BlackBerry’s growth and Malaysia’s security priorities Scaled up its presence across three strategic locations within the Klang Valley  BlackBerry Limited has announced the expansion of its Secure Communications division’s Asia-Pacific regional headquarters in Malaysia, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the nation and the wider Asean region. In a statement, the company said

By Florida Andriana, Co-Founder at Think Policy Indonesia The past few years have cemented Indonesia’s position as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic AI frontiers. Generative AI has moved rapidly from niche experiments to a common tool within the digital economy—shaping marketing content, automating professional tasks, and powering local startups that build Bahasa Indonesia models.

Launched National Cloud Policy to drive innovation, efficiency & resilience in the digital economy  Summit gathered leaders, innovators to shape trusted, people-centred AI that uplifts communities Malaysia has launched the Asean AI Malaysia Summit 2025 (AAIMS25), a regional gathering marking a major step in Southeast Asia’s digital journey. Held under Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship and hosted

Latest US$5mil injection caps its Series B round at US$14mil Fund to be used to reach profitability within a year, expand into SEA markets If the startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia needed a reminder about the still tough funding situation in the region, it need look no further than the just announced US$5 million (RM21.14

Five partners, including a division of China State Construction ink agreements Baram highlands designed to deliver round-the-clock, dispatchable renewable electricity In a milestone for Malaysia’s clean energy ambitions, Planet QEOS Sdn Bhd has signed US$548 million (RM2.32 billion) worth of Heads of Agreement with five strategic partners to launch the Baram DeepTech Energy Program –

The Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2024 enhances disclosures of beneficial owenrship of corporate entities and prevents abuse of nominee arrangemens to strengthen Singapore’s anti-money laundering regime. In brief The Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2024 amended, from 16 June 2025, the Companies Act 1967 (CA) and the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2005 along with related