Better uptake of ECF campaigns in the farming sectorAlternative financing to address financing requirements in agriculture The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and important agriculture agencies have got discussed ways to tackle financing gaps experienced by micro, small and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs) involved in the agriculture sector in a bid to boost…Continue Reading
Having been widely tested, the CBDC is expected to be accepted by consumers, merchants
Payment system to be developed by late 2022 & tested on merchants till March 2023Â Japanâs international payment brand JCB Co Ltd (JCB) has launched the JCB Digital Currency (JCBDC) pilot project with identity technologies firm, IDEMIA and…Continue Reading
Support MyDigital Catalytic Project to provide consultancy
To receive counsel on adoption IoT, AI, blockchain, cloud, analytics NEC Corporation of Malaysia Sdn Bhd (NEC Malaysia) has formed a collaborative partnership with MyDigital Corporation to enable the development of Malaysiaâs digital infrastructure and prepare digital talent for various industries.
In a statement, the IT…Continue Reading
124 out of 141 submissions from Malaysia, 2 of top 3 winners from Malaysia
CACSC allows top three winners to further shine and rise on global platform Alibaba Cloud announced the top 3 winners in Malaysia for its 2022 Create@ Alibaba Cloud Global Startup Contest (CACSC) at Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation…Continue Reading
Mission to transform SMEs into economic powerhouses of Mâsia
SMEs to manage online interactions, make data-driven decisions SME Malaysia has unveiled what it claimed to be the first-of-a-kind business ecosystem, called the SME Business Facilitation Hub.Â
Recognising the need to support local SMEs due to increased competition, shifting market demands and global trade complexities,…Continue Reading
Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) has launched the first phase of its 5G services called UNI5G unlimited 5G data to existing Unifi Mobile Postpaid, new postpaid and prepaid customers.
In a statement, the telco said prepaid customers subscribe to the Unifi Bebas Monthly pass at US$7.35 (RM35) per month and claim the Unlimited…Continue Reading
Lists Phillip Securities, Nomura Holdings, Integra Partners as shareholders
Goal is to connect promising new opportunities with capital, investing in alternatives Singapore based Alta Group (formally Fundnel), recently announced its acquisition of Hg Exchange (HGX), a private digital securities exchange.
The acquisition allows Alta to support the tokenisation and digital custody of alternative…Continue Reading
IdeaKita aims to create, foster 200 brand new tech companies by the end of the yearProgramme enables aspiring innovators, entrepreneurs to start their own tech firms Maxis and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) are collaborating to foster greater creativity and tech breakthroughs among startups through MDECâs IdeaKita programme. ÂIn a statement,…Continue Reading
Existing investor DVE Sapta leads round, with Gamlite IT, private investors
Grow team across engineering & business functions, scale beyond Malaysia Asia Mobility Technologies Sdn Bhd, a leading mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider, today announced the closing of a pre-series A investment round of US$1.06 million (RM5 million),…Continue Reading
Poor data management is key obstacle to banks achieving their ESG goals 70% see ESG work having positive impact on market reputation, credibility A new report from Avanade, a leading Microsoft solutions provider, and Efma, a global non-profit organization created by leading banks and insurers, has found that many banks are not on…Continue Reading