Local businesses, global lessons for the APAC
Asian businesses are at an advantage over tech giants. Local protectionism and unsuitable offerings from the West. Localised knowledge and specific offerings are key. As technology companies expand...
View ArticlePETRONAS BeDigital Bootcamp series 2024 closes
Malaysia training Bootcamp series ends. PETRONAS, Tata and Microsoft herald BeDigital Bootcamp’s success. Graduates given unique opportunities. The tenth BeDigital Bootcamp has drawn the series to a...
View ArticleMDEC Founders Center of Excellence (FOX) Unlocks Growth in Fuelling...
In today’s ever-evolving tech industry, the demand for funding has never been more critical. As innovation advances and businesses expand, tech companies are constantly seeking substantial funding to...
View ArticleByteDance sets sights on European AI expansion with a new R&D centre
ByteDance prepares to establish an AI R&D centre in Europe. Move follows ByteDance’s $2.13 billion investment in a Malaysian AI centre, Lark model, and Coze platform. ByteDance, the tech giant...
View ArticleCan technology help Southeast Asia’s farmers tackle climate change?
Digital agritech holds promise for climate action and gender equality. Adoption remains low, with only six percent of farmers using digital tools. Agriculture is both a driver of and vulnerable to...
View ArticleNatural language programming: The code revolution
Tech giants are betting big on natural language programming. 41% of code on GitHub produced with AI. Language-based coding promises accessibility, but a complement not a replacement traditional...
View ArticleIBM’s quantum leap: From traditional infrastructure to 433-qubit computing
Quantum computing infrastructure has emerged as the next frontier in IBM’s technological offering, one that marks a shift from traditional computing. During a recent TechEX presentation, IBM...
View ArticleChina’s digital infrastructure gets $54.5B blockchain overhaul
China announces infrastructure transformation using blockchain, investing US$54.5 billion through 2029. Nationwide initiative to create integrated data network linking public and private sectors....
View ArticleHuawei: Revenue growth defies US tech restrictions with 22% surge in 2024
Huawei’s revenue hit $118.3 billion in 2024, a 22% year-over-year increase amid US sanctions. Consumer business and smart car solutions drive impressive performance. Profit margins show pressure from...
View ArticleDigitisation for better experiences: Satisfying demand, not selling dreams
For over two decades, organisations in the APAC region have digitised, with technology investment growing at faster rates than in the West. Asian companies aren’t struggling with digitisation per se....
View ArticleRemote prosthetic aid reaches children injured in Gaza
A Pakistani firm is using remote 3D modelling to create prosthetic limbs for injured Gaza children. The custom arms cost less and don’t require in-person fittings. Eight-year-old Sidra Al Bordeeni...
View ArticleCan Malaysia become Southeast Asia’s AI and cloud hub?
Data centre growth is fueling jobs, cloud services, and AI expansion in Malaysia. Malaysia’s data centres is powering its tech economy. Data centres are a core part of how countries manage and protect...
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