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DayOne lifts Malaysia financing to USD $7.2 billion
Data centers

DayOne lifts Malaysia financing to USD $7.2 billion

The enlarged package will fund Johor data centre expansion as billed capacity passes 1GW and bookings climb to 2.3GW.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago
CelcomDigi launches refreshed roaming passes from RM10
Mobile data

CelcomDigi launches refreshed roaming passes from RM10

Travellers can now pre-book cheaper overseas data as the operator rolls out refreshed roaming passes from RM10 across up to 95 destinations.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 4 days ago
UOB & AWS plan hybrid cloud push for ASEAN banking
Hybrid Cloud

UOB & AWS plan hybrid cloud push for ASEAN banking

The pact could help UOB keep customer data within a Singapore cloud environment while meeting tighter banking rules across five ASEAN markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 5 days ago
Five Petroleum Malaysia joins Silentmode's RONPOS platform
Payment Technologies

Five Petroleum Malaysia joins Silentmode's RONPOS platform

The deal lifts RONPOS to four Malaysian fuel retail brands and 2,600 stations, strengthening Silentmode's push across South-East Asia.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
CelcomDigi expands talent scheme with university links
Data Analytics

CelcomDigi expands talent scheme with university links

More than 300 students a year could gain workplace experience as CelcomDigi ties final-year residencies to university study in Malaysia.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
XTransfer launches Southeast Asia local collection service
Foreign exchange

XTransfer launches Southeast Asia local collection service

The service is aimed at easing payment delays and foreign exchange costs for exporters trading with ASEAN buyers, as regional commerce expands.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
CelcomDigi opens AI-focused Tech Fair 2026 in Petaling
Robotics

CelcomDigi opens AI-focused Tech Fair 2026 in Petaling

The five-day event aims to give Malaysians practical exposure to AI in phones and services, alongside promotions and prize draws at 1 Utama Shopping Centre.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month

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The Ocean Cleanup & UN launch Asia-Pacific oceans pact
Sustainability

The Ocean Cleanup & UN launch Asia-Pacific oceans pact

The pact aims to curb plastic leaks at source, linking river interception with waste reform and finance to protect Asian and Australian waters.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 5 days ago
The Ocean Cleanup shifts its focus to Southeast Asia
Waste Management

The Ocean Cleanup shifts its focus to Southeast Asia

The shift reflects research linking about 79 per cent of overseas ocean plastic reaching Australia to Southeast Asia, where most leakage begins.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • 5 days ago
Orange Business & Aviatrix expand Asia-Pacific tie-up
Software Defined Wide Area Network

Orange Business & Aviatrix expand Asia-Pacific tie-up

Enterprises in Singapore, Australia and New Zealand will gain a single service to manage AI-era cloud networks across multiple platforms.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Wise adds eSIM data plans & QR payments for travellers
Fintech

Wise adds eSIM data plans & QR payments for travellers

Travellers can now buy mobile data and scan local payment codes in Wise's app, as the firm expands its push into trip spending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
AI, data analytics driving FPT's strong APAC growth
Manufacturing

AI, data analytics driving FPT's strong APAC growth

Enterprises across APAC are moving from AI trials to deployment, boosting demand for FPT's data-led transformation services.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last week
Dicker Data buys Sektor Group in South-East Asia push
Physical Security

Dicker Data buys Sektor Group in South-East Asia push

The Australian distributor will add about 60 staff and a foothold in Thailand and Malaysia after agreeing to buy Sektor Group for NZD $138 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
AI workloads & modern facilities driving Honeywell growth
Facilities management

AI workloads & modern facilities driving Honeywell growth

Data centre operators are under pressure to supply their own electricity, opening the door for Honeywell to add on-site power and utilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Alibaba Cloud expands global footprint with new AI tools
Digital Transformation

Alibaba Cloud expands global footprint with new AI tools

The move brings computing closer to customers as firms race to localise AI workloads and meet regional data rules.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
Agoda finds AI agents spreading across SEA software teams
Digital Transformation

Agoda finds AI agents spreading across SEA software teams

Wider use of AI agents is lifting developer productivity in Southeast Asia, but most teams still require human checks before production.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Asia Pacific leads the world in wealth AI adoption
Customer Relationship Management

Asia Pacific leads the world in wealth AI adoption

Firms in the region are moving beyond pilots, with 84% expecting AI to redefine roles and operations across their businesses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

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