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Access to both Global and China-linked technology ecosystems expand opportunities to build, partner, and scale across different markets Malaysia has played a central role in global trade for centuries, linking East and West through the Strait of Malacca. Today, that same geographic advantage positions the country to take on a new role where physical trade is complemented by digitalisation to make it a leading digital, AI, and investment hub in Southeast Asia. As economies dig

Pat Bridges watches a Japanese cherry blossom video with a VR headset in the multi purpose library at Castle Argyle in Los Angeles, February 2, 2026. — Morgan Lieberman/The New York Times On a sunny afternoon, after lunch and bingo, residents at Castle Argyle, a senior living community in the Hollywood Hills, were ready for a trip to the Greek island of Santorini. “This has been on my bucket list for over 40 years,” said Mary Sue Escamilla, 73, wearing Mediterranean-appropria

(Photo by Microsoft) Data centres have become one of the most debated pieces of infrastructure in the modern economy. As artificial intelligence (AI) drives a wave of hyperscale investments across Southeast Asia, public concern about water consumption, energy demand and grid pressure has intensified. Hyperscalers such as Microsoft argue that modern facilities are far more efficient than public perception suggests, and that the industry’s relationship with national grids is mo

Prof Mohd Shafry and Prof Johnston at the launch of the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia-University of Canterbury joint satellite laboratory in Skudai. TWO universities have joined hands to boost research and development of artificial intelligence (AI), extended reality (XR) and immersive technologies by setting up a joint satellite laboratory. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) vice-chancellor Prof Dr Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim said the laboratory, set up in collaboration with New

LionsBot aims to immerse 10,000 students in the world of physical AI through hands-on building sessions and classroom learning over the next five years. (Photo: LionsBot International/Facebook) Over the next five years, at least 10,000 students in Singapore will be trained to work with “physical AI”, where intelligence is no longer confined to computer screens but embedded directly into robots, drones and autonomous machines. The initiative, supported by the National Robotics

(From left) AgiBot founder, chairman and chief executive officer Deng Taihua, Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon Man and I-Berhad chairman Tan Sri Lim Kim Hong officiating at the launch of i-City’s AI and robotics showcase recently. As Malaysia intensifies its global push ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026, the country's tourism narrative is undergoing a structural transformation. Iconic images of island sunsets and heritage streets still define its brand, but a

China’s chip industry is showing strong growth momentum as a global sprint to build AI infrastructure creates an explosion in demand. - File pic, for illustration purposes China's chip industry is showing strong growth momentum as a global sprint to build AI infrastructure creates an explosion in demand, sparking higher capital spending and capacity expansion as chipmakers race to keep up, executives said today. Growth in the industry "is coming faster than expected" this yea

From left are U Mobile chief technology officer Woon Ooi Yuen, chief consumer business officer Navin Manian, and chief business officer How Lih Ren U Mobile has introduced a suite of 5G services powered by AI-driven 5G standalone network. The company said that this will give users smarter, more reliable connectivity rather than simply faster speeds. U Mobile chief consumer business officer Navian Manian said expectations around connectivity have shifted significantly in recen

Aid in motion: Ho trying on a robotic exoskeleton ahead of her first visit home to retrieve belongings, in Hong Kong. — Reuters More than four months after a deadly fire engulfed her apartment block in Hong Kong’s northern Tai Po district, Fanny Mok is preparing to go back to retrieve what remains of her belongings. Mok, 59, is borrowing robotic exoskeleton legs to help her climb to her 13th floor apartment where she lived for the past 30 years, until a blaze in late November

The 15-person startup is holding initial discussions with Toyota Motor Corp, Sony Group Corp, Honda Motor Co, Nissan Motor Co and Mitsui Chemicals Inc to pitch them on how artificial intelligence can advance manufacturing processes. — Photo by Possessed Photography on Unsplash A Silicon Valley-born AI startup is turning to Japan to prove AI can reshape one of the world’s largest industrial robot supply chains. Integral AI Inc, a five-year-old company founded by former Google

The logo of ABB is pictured at the Global Industrie exhibition in Villepinte near Paris, France, March 26, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier ABB's robotics business has partnered with Nvidia to narrow the gap between how industrial robots perform in virtual simulations and how they behave on factory floors, the companies said on Monday. Swiss-based ABB will use Nvidia's Omniverse libraries of simulated data to make its training environments more realistic by incorporating details

Unified system addresses compatibility risks and delivers an integrated experience between battery, charger and forklift Hyster announces lithium-ion batteries and chargers that are purpose-built for Hyster forklifts, providing a unified system that delivers peak performance and efficiency, backed by the one-stop-shop convenience and expertise of Hyster® dealers. The integrated power solutions reduce the risk of software mismatches, faults and charging errors that can be c

From self-adjusting blinds to responsive cooling, autonomous buildings are already here. By combining Tata Communications’ Digital Fabric with Johnson Controls’ OpenBlue, this partnership is advancing AI-driven building management. Behind every autonomous environment is a digital backbone that enables systems to communicate, respond and adapt in real time. (Photos: Shutterstock, Tata Communications) In a growing number of offices, schools and residential developments, systems

Employees work on a production line manufacturing electronic products at a factory of Agilian Technology, in Dongguan, Guangdong province, China March 16, 2026. REUTERS/Tingshu WangTingshu Wang President Donald Trump's tariffs sought to hurt Chinese manufacturing, but for one electronics maker, a turbulent 2025 ended with a belief that China is a location that is difficult to replicate — as long as things don't change too drastically. Agilian Technology, which makes products

Analysts remain optimistic about Malaysia's industrial production index (IPI), which expanded at a steady 3.1 per cent, although it fell short of the median consensus forecast of 3.5 per cent due to a sharper decline in mining output. Kenanga Research has upgraded its 2026 manufacturing IPI growth projection following stronger-than-expected production performance in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1), a momentum expected to continue into the second quarter (Q2). The firm revised

Penang recorded RM22.4 billion in approved manufacturing investments in 2025, a 29 per cent increase from 2024, reinforcing the state’s position as a key industrial hub despite global economic uncertainties. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said Penang ranked third among the highest contributors of approved manufacturing investments nationwide, accounting for 17 per cent of Malaysia’s total. He said these investments involve 232 projects, expected to generate 24,633 new job oppor