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Malaysia stories - Page 4

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Aleph Group expands global reach with Entravision acquisition
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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payment technologies
Aleph Group has completed its acquisition of Entravision Global Partners, expanding its reach in over 140 countries and enhancing access to key digital platforms.
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CloudSEK report uncovers rise in investment scams on social media
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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social media
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whatsapp
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threat intelligence
CloudSEK reveals a surge in investment scams through WhatsApp and Telegram, with 29,000 fraudulent ads on Facebook and over 81,000 fake Twitter accounts.
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SEEK unveils Southeast Asia's hiring & stress report 2024
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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seek
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mental health
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jobstreet
SEEK's 2024 report has revealed high stress in Southeast Asia's job market, with Singapore taking the lead.
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OMS Group secures USD $292.5 million syndicate deal for expansion
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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hsbc
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financial institutions
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OMS Group has secured USD $292.5 million for global expansion in subsea telecommunications from a consortium including HSBC and KKR Capital Markets.
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FedEx escalates sustainability efforts in Asia Pacific region
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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cartech
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cleantech
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sustainability
FedEx bolsters sustainability in Asia Pacific by increasing its electric vehicle fleet, enhancing energy-efficient facilities, and engaging communities in eco-friendly projects.
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Actis launches Epoch Digital to boost data infrastructure in Asia
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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genai
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digital infrastructure
Actis launches Epoch Digital to bolster Asia's data centre capacity with sustainable solutions, starting with projects in Taiwan, Malaysia, and South Korea.
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Meizu returns to Malaysia with new products & DreamSmart ecosystem
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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meizu
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accessories
Meizu returns to Malaysia, launching the Meizu 21 smartphone and MYVU AR Smart Glasses as part of their DreamSmart ecosystem, advancing AI integration.
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Milieu Insight & FemTech Asia reveal insights into SEA femtech
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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social media
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spending
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investment
Milieu Insight and FemTech Association Asia's latest report reveals femtech adoption by 60% of consumers in Southeast Asia, spotlighting strong growth and interest.
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Joe Sen appointed new Group MD of Now Comms Asia
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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samsung
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star wars
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job moves
Now Comms Asia names Joe Sen as Group MD to lead operations in APAC, focusing on strategic growth and client relationships in key regional markets.
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MiR partners with Sonic Automation to boost Thai industry
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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it automation
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supply chain & logistics
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Mobile Industrial Robots partners with Sonic Automation in Thailand to address workforce shortages with AI-powered autonomous mobile robots, aiming to boost productivity.
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Rapid digital adoption in Singapore's construction sector
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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robots
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data analytics
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genai
Autodesk and Deloitte's joint report highlights rapid digital adoption in Singapore's construction sector, with AI playing a crucial role for future growth.
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Quantexa reports 40% growth in ARR, aims for GBP £80m in 2024
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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uc
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microsoft
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telco
Quantexa reports a 40% surge in Decision Intelligence ARR, projecting GBP £80 million by 2024, driven by expanding markets and strategic partnerships.
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Seamless retail dominates Asia-Pacific retail sector transformation
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
A KPMG Asia Pacific and GS1 report reveals seamless retail as a baseline expectation, highlighting trends like AI, digital payments, and sustainability in APAC's transformation.
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Colt announces expansion strategy into six new Asian markets
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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hyperscale
Colt Technology Services is set to invest EUR €100 million to expand into six Asian markets, aimed at boosting digital infrastructure and cloud adoption in the APAC region.
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Yondr secures US$150m IFC loan for Malaysia data campus
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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digital economy
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digital infrastructure
Yondr Group has secured a US$150 million loan from the International Finance Corporation for the first phase of its hyperscale data centre in Malaysia.
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NP Digital acquires SearchGuru to bolster APAC market presence
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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martech
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digital marketing
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dhl
NP Digital is set to acquire SearchGuru, boosting its APAC presence and enhancing service offerings. This move adds 120 marketers to NP’s 270-strong team.
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Forrester predicts online retail sales to hit USD $6.8 trillion
Fri, 31st May 2024
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social commerce
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retail
Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.
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Google to invest US$2 billion in Malaysia's digital future
Thu, 30th May 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
Google is investing US$2 billion in Malaysia to build its first data centre and a Google Cloud region, boosting the nation's digital transformation efforts.
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Cyber threats surge in SEA: Kaspersky detects 13 million attacks
Tue, 28th May 2024
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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digital economy
Kaspersky reported a sharp rise in web threats facing Southeast Asian businesses in 2023, with over 13 million incidents, highlighting critical vulnerabilities and the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.
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Confluent partners with NEXTGEN to expand in ANZ region
Tue, 28th May 2024
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saas
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distributors
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confluent
Confluent partners with NEXTGEN to expand its data streaming tech into ANZ, leveraging NEXTGEN's expertise to support over 30 regional partners.