Malaysia’s palm oil giants, long criticised for deforestation, haze and threats to wildlife, are repositioning themselves as unlikely players in the country’s booming AI data centre market, according …
Digital Economy
AI for equality at work in Indonesia: Harnessing technology to create fair, inclusive and decent workplaces
Technological progress, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), is transforming the workplace more rapidly and significantly than ever before across demographic groups. While AI can provide fast…
ASEAN’s Digital Economy Surges Toward $300 billion as the AI Era Begins
Southeast Asia’s digital economy is on the verge of a historic breakthrough, with Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) projected to surpass $300 billion by 2025, according to the 10th annual e-Conomy SEA rep…
Vietnam strengthens digital cooperation with Russia to develop crypto-asset market
Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc concluded an official visit to Russia, aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in the field of blockchain and digital finance. The visit forms part of Viet…
Asean set to sign digital economy agreement in 2026 to boost cross-border trade, services
Asean is on course to sign a digital economy pact in 2026, which aims to boost cross-border digital trade and services. Talks on the Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement (Defa) reached a “substan…
China-Malaysia ties strengthen under BRI framework with focus on clean energy and digital economy：MayCham China chairman
As the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) marks its 11th anniversary, China-Malaysia cooperation has entered a new phase of multi-dimensional and deeply integrated engagement, spanning infrastructure, the…
International Blockchain Organisation Malaysia launched to drive national leadership in web3 digital economy transformation
The International Blockchain Organisation (Malaysia) was officially launched recently, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s journey towards blockchain innovation, digital inclusion, and Web…
Laos and Bitcoin Mining as a Strategic Debt Solution: Assessing the Economic and Investment Potential of Emerging Markets Leveraging Cryptocurrency Infrastructure
Laos, dubbed the “battery of Southeast Asia,” has invested heavily in hydropower infrastructure along the Mekong River, generating an energy surplus that it struggles to export due to limited regional…
E-Waste Crisis Looms in Cambodia Amid Alarming Battery Disposal Rates
E-waste experts have raised grave concerns that out of the millions of mobile devices in the market, only 0.5 percent of phone batteries – amounting to thousands of metric tonnes – are rec…
Great Malaysia AI Hackathon achieves ASEAN record milestone
Great Malaysia AI Hackathon 2025 set an ASEAN record, uniting 1,741 participants to showcase AI talent, foster innovation, and shape digital future. Malaysia has etched its name into the ASEAN Records…