Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid, a visionary leader in technology and innovation, will head Malaysia’s new National Artificial Intelligence Office, driving ethical AI adoption and economic growth.

Southeast Asia is poised to become a global AI hub with $30B investments in 2024. Strategic collaboration, talent development, and sustainable practices are key to unlocking its AI potential.

Singapore’s Big Four accounting firms are embracing AI to enhance audit efficiency while committing to workforce stability, with no plans for downsizing despite global AI-driven disruptions.

Southeast Asia emerges as an AI powerhouse, attracting $30B in H1 2024 and poised to add $1T to GDP by 2030 through innovation, governance, and strategic investments.

Nvidia’s $200M AI center in Central Java marks Indonesia’s rise as a digital powerhouse, but robust cybersecurity and governance are crucial to sustaining this technological leap.

Vietnam partners with Nvidia to establish AI research centers, propelling its ambitions as a regional tech hub and showcasing Southeast Asia's rising role in global technology innovation.

Malaysia's Nacsa investigates claims of MyKad data breach affecting 17M citizens. Stay informed, practice cyber safety, and monitor updates as authorities work to protect personal information.

Indonesia aims to harness AI's potential while mitigating risks with pro-innovation policies and ethical guidelines, striving to be a leading player in the global AI ecosystem.

Penang strengthens its 'Silicon Island' reputation with the new tech park, aiming to lead in IC design, semiconductors, and medical innovation.

Vietnam takes a bold step forward, approving new data and electricity laws and greenlighting a $67 billion high-speed rail linking Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. Progress meets ambition in infrastructure and regulation.

AI, digitalisation, and the green economy are reshaping Malaysia’s workforce, creating opportunities while requiring urgent upskilling to navigate the future of work.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand adopts AI to enhance market monitoring, aiming to rebuild investor confidence after corporate scandals and trading irregularities.

As Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo emphasises, addressing today’s rapidly evolving cyber security threats requires a unified effort between government expertise and industry innovation. This collaboration between CyberSecurity Malaysia and MyORI Services exemplifies how shared knowledge and resources can build a more resilient digital ecosystem.

Malaysia's digital economy is set to reach RM138.4 billion GMV in 2024, driven by e-commerce growth, AI focus, and strategic investments.

"AI is supposed to make our lives easier, but I just see it as my boss." Filipino BPO workers grapple with AI-driven workloads, raising questions about productivity versus pressure.

Cybersecurity is no longer a back-office function—it’s now a boardroom priority. With 68% of Singaporean cyber leaders integrating cyber budgets into broader digital strategies and AI transforming threat response, the role of cybersecurity is evolving rapidly. As CISOs gain the ear of CEOs, the focus shifts to embedding privacy, trust, and resilience into every facet of business innovation.

From ransomware to regional resilience: Explore ASEAN’s bold new cybersecurity initiatives tackling scams, safeguarding infrastructure, and redefining Southeast Asia's digital safety.

As the Philippines races toward a cash-lite economy, its financial institutions face a ticking time bomb of cyber vulnerabilities. While cloud adoption and digital payment growth grab headlines, the real story lies in how encryption—a supposed safeguard—is masking threats rather than exposing them. Will Philippine banks catch up to the sophistication of their adversaries before the next breach hits?

Indonesia aligns with global AI standards to craft tailored regulations, aiming to boost its digital ecosystem and unlock AI's potential for economic growth.

In Indonesia's booming digital landscape, cyber threats are escalating in step with the country's rapid transformation. As businesses grapple with AI-powered attacks and a $3.39 billion cybersecurity market by 2028, rivals are embracing "coopetition" to create shared defenses—setting a bold precedent for securing Indonesia's digital future.