5-year roadmap consists of specific priority areas for ESG
Focus on creating long-lasting impact based on 6 of 17 UNSDGs Cyberjaya’s Tech Hub Developer, Cyberview, recently announced its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework and 5-year roadmap. The developer has outlined key areas of priority within each pillar of its ESG framework.
Environmental…Continue Reading
BNM expects sustained domestic demand & spending to continue anchoring growth
Pikom sees need to be cautious over strong and sustained headwinds in months ahead In our debut, The Sharp End By Pikom column in collaboration with Digital News Asia, Pikom, the National ICT Association of Malaysia takes note of the 10 Feb…Continue Reading
Collaborations that assure investors & customers of Boostsâ trusted nature
Capabilities boosted by formidable track record and expertise of RHB bank As demand for digital financial services rise with more customers turning to digital solutions for all their financial needs, trust is stated to have a positive correlation to adoption for most…Continue Reading
He will be supported by a management team of 6 from across APAC
John McNerney is the new Managing Director for Australia and Southeast Asia Â
Yahoo has unveiled a new team to lead its Australia and Southeast Asia ad tech division, Yahoo Advertising along with a refreshed focus as a media solutions…Continue Reading
Popularity of mobile contactless payment is increasing
Almost all Singapore consumers in study use cards for payment Card payments have overtaken cash to become the most-used payment method in Singapore, according to the latest edition of Visaâs Consumer Payment Attitudes Study.Â
This study was conducted in October 2022 by CLEAR with 1,000 Singaporeans…Continue Reading
Customers can expect broader range of products, servicesÂ
Acquisition enables both parties to leverage complementary strengths, expand reach Southeast Asiaâs leading digital enabler, Malaysian based Exabytes Group, has announced the successful acquisition of APC Hosting, one of Singaporeâs leading web hosting, VPS and domain providers, as part of its market expansion strategy…Continue Reading
Free access to software allowing SMEs to measure their GHG emissions
Access to LCTF, training and consultation services part of programme Bursa Malaysia listed Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd has begun rolling out its Greening Value Chain Programme (GVC) – originally announced at Cop-27 in Egypt as an initiative by Bank Negara Malaysia…Continue Reading
WEF reports 57% of women in tech experience gender discrimination
Women require more exposure to STEM jobs and female role models As a woman leader in future tech in Malaysia, I am proud of the significant strides women have made in the technology industry. Science and technology have become crucial aspects of…Continue Reading
Aims to assist 3,000 businesses through crowdfunding over five years
Collaborating with Astro for a crowdfunding reality TV show, The Sandbox MyStartr has raised US$1.05 million (RM4.7 million) through a Fundnel campaign led by 431 investors.Â
In a statement, the equity crowdfunding (ECF) platform said the funds will support its entry into the secondary market…Continue Reading
Real-time transactions unlocked US$394mil of additional economic output
e-Payment adoption key focus area in Financial Sector Blueprint 2022-2026 Some banks in Malaysia have recently begun talking about creating the first cashless kampung in the country. Yet, quietly and without fuss, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Malaysia’s central bank, has been the enabler for e-payment…Continue Reading