A development bank partnering with a fintech accelerator to invest directly in startups is being described as a global first. ADB Ventures and LHoFT are the institutions behind it.
A consortium led by KKR is pursuing a controlling stake in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, reflecting growing global investment in cloud and AI infrastructure capacity.
Analysts say recent geopolitical tensions are highlighting Southeast Asia’s reliance on imported fuels. The discussion is increasingly focused on energy diversification.
Malaysia has confirmed nearly RM3 billion in investment commitments from Chinese technology companies targeting artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure development.