The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), under the Ministry of Digital, has launched an initiative to accelerate the digital transformation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) nationwide, beginning in Penang this week.
Announced yesterday by Minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo, the initiative aims to empower SMEs with tools, knowledge,...
SEEK, the parent company of Asia’s leading online employment marketplaces Jobstreet and Jobsdb, has announced senior leadership changes to support its regional growth agenda.
Vic Sithasanan, who led the Malaysian operations since 2021, will step into the Managing Director (MD) role for Jobstreet in Singapore. This strategic move leverages Vic’s...
Malaysia assumed the chairmanship of ASEAN on 1 January 2025, under the theme of inclusivity and sustainability. Speaking on the occasion,
Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) national president Datuk William Ng underscored the significance of grassroots cooperation to strengthen cohesion among member states. "ASEAN is already touted...
HP Inc. has unveiled powerful new AI-powered PCs and solutions designed to empower future business leaders with tools to collaborate and lead like never before at CES 2025. As the modern work environment evolves, so do expectations for technology. HP has meticulously designed its latest lineup of next-generation AI...
City Motors Group has unveiled its fully completed mixed-use development, Alfa Bangsar and Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar, situated in the heart of Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur on 10th January 2025, setting a new benchmark for sustainable living and world-class hospitality in the city.
The grand opening ceremony were attended by...
Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, has unveiled its latest Small & Medium Business Trends report, presenting insights from 3,350 leaders of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across 26 countries — including 50 from Singapore.
The new report underscores how forward-thinking SMEs are leveraging AI to drive growth...
Tous les Jours, a flagship brand of a leading food company in South Korea, CJ Foodville, plans to open five outlets in Malaysia by the end of this year.
The brand’s master franchisee in Malaysia, Steam Empire Holdings Sdn Bhd said the artisanal bakery café chain will focus on setting...
PepsiCo has announced the return of its Greenhouse Accelerator (GHAC) program in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region for the third consecutive year.
The GHAC is a pilot-oriented, mentorship-based program in the region dedicated to fostering sustainable innovation and supporting startups by providing expert business advisory and collaboration opportunities with PepsiCo.
As...
Gamuda Bhd’s wholly owned indirect subsidiary, Gamuda DC Infrastructure Sdn Bhd entered into a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with West Synergy Sdn Bhd for RM424.4 million to be developed into cloud and data centre infrastructure.
“The acquisition shall be funded by internally generated funds. Barring unforeseen circumstances, it is...
Global employment solutions leader Employment Hero, has today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Humi, Canada’s trusted employment platform, in a deal estimated to be worth north of CAD$100M in one of the largest recent deals in Canadian tech.
The acquisition will facilitate Employment Hero’s expansion into...
The Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM) plans to set up business consortia to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) gain access to mega projects and to implement the Gerakan Ekoniaga Madani (GEMA) programme to ensure its members remain competitive both domestically and internationally.
President Norsyahrin Hamidon said these are...
KPMG in Singapore and the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) have jointly released their Budget 2025 Proposal, “Designing Singapore’s Future Together: Ready, Refreshed, and Resilient for Tomorrow.”
This comprehensive blueprint offers strategic recommendations to position Singapore as a global leader in value creation by attracting talent, investments, and innovation while...
