Geotab Rolls Out Industry's First GenAI Assistant For Fleets In Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Geotab Inc (Geotab), the connected transportation solutions leader, has officially launched Geotab Ace, the industry’s first fully integrated generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) Assistant, for customers in Southeast Asia.

EU CERC Seeks Malaysia As Strategic Partner To Accelerate Circular Economy Transition

From Zufazlin Baharuddin

HELSINKI, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The European Union Circular Economy Resource Centre (EU CERC) is exploring the possibility of Malaysia becoming a strategic partner in promoting the transition to a circular economy in Southeast Asia, recognising the country’s strong policy framework and readiness to move from planning to implementation.

Malaysia Poised To Emerge As Regional Hub For Neurotechnology Devices, Says Neurosurgeon

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia holds untapped potential in the development and commercialisation of neurotechnology devices, with significant opportunities for the industry to grow and position the country as a regional hub, a neurosurgeon said.

SG Entertech Eyes Southeast Asia Expansion, Seeks Local Partners

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- SG Entertech Co Ltd, the innovative virtual reality (VR) solutions provider of the Snack VR platform, has announced plans to expand into Southeast Asia and is seeking local agents, distributors, and partners to build a regional network.

Malaysian Businesses Exposed To Over 190,000 Exploit Attempts In 1H 2025 -- Kaspersky

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses are among the most targeted in Southeast Asia for web-based threats, recording 190,556 exploit attempts, averaging over 1,050 attacks a day, in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), according to cybersecurity company Kaspersky.

ASEAN Policymakers Express Concerns On Steel Standards In The Region - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- ASEAN policymakers have expressed their concerns over the need to ensure that only the highest standards of steel are used in the construction of high-rise buildings in the region, said Investment, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong.

From Halal Foods To Nuclear Power, Potential For Long-term Ties Seen For Canada, Malaysia

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin and Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) – Agrifood commodities, halal foods, and clean energy such as nuclear power, are sectors that could provide vast opportunities for long-term business ties between Canada and ASEAN countries like Malaysia.

Malaysia Leads Regional IPOs With 41 Listings To Date

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia continues to lead Southeast Asia in initial public offerings (IPOs), recording 41 listings as at Sept 30, 2025.

ASEAN Remains Key Region For American Businesses -- US-ASEAN Business Council

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN region continued to be one of the most valuable markets for American businesses, albeit amid ongoing shifts in the United States (US) trade policy, said the US-ASEAN Business Council.

Economists See No Major Tax Changes In Budget 2026; Expect Wider CGT Scope

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Economists believe that Budget 2026 would not introduce any major changes in the taxation system -- especially individual and corporate taxes -- to preserve consumer and investor confidence as the United States tariffs kick in.

Batik Air To Launch Nine New Routes In December

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) — Batik Air will strengthen its regional footprint with the launch of nine new routes on Dec 8, 2025, a landmark expansion that underscores the carrier’s ambition to enhance connectivity across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

ASEAN Remains Gallant And United, Deepens Economic Integration

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) – Southeast Asian economies have sent a clear message that their markets are open for business, despite being confronted by tough protectionist measures and tariffs that threaten free trade and stoke immense global uncertainty.