Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Institutional trend intelligence tracks institutional market trends, regulatory pressure, standards activity, public-sector digital policy, governance reform, and infrastructure funding in Asia-Pacific, giving readers a fuller view of the demand shifts, capacity constraints, platform strategies, capital timing, regulatory pressure, and operating assumptions behind the market.
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UNIMAS, SFC team up: Advancing sarawak turtle conservation
In a pioneering effort, a collaborative research endeavour between the University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has yielded a breakthrough in turtle conservation. Focused on female green turtles, the project aimed to revolutionize…
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Expressway Authority of Thailand spearheads toll reduction initiative
The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has announced a pivotal negotiation to reduce the maximum toll on the Ngamwongwan-Rama 9 double-deck expressway from 90 baht to 50 baht, in a move aimed at alleviating the financial strain on motorists. This initiative is part of a…
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Edotco’s expansion in Sri Lanka’s 5G-ready pole market
Sri Lanka’s Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Act could permit third parties to construct macro telecom sites, with the amendment set to be tabled today. Currently, the country has around 7,000 mobile towers, which can only be built by telcos in partnership with government…
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Thailand’s NBTC faces challenges amid telecommunications industry turmoil
Regulatory scrutiny and consumer concerns Amidst growing concerns over declining network quality and rising prices in Thailand’s telecommunications sector, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is under scrutiny. Recent complaints have emerged…
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MAPUM 2024: Public universities unite for student accommodation policies
The 88th session of the Public Universities Housing Council Malaysia (MAPUM) and the student accommodation policy workshop, held over three days at Universitiy Utara Malaysia (UUM), served as a vital platform for Malaysian public universities (UA) to exchange ideas and…
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Malaysia’s Revolutionary ‘Biodome’ elevates STEAM education
The University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) recently concluded its STEAM Carnival, a resounding success that brought together over 700 students from 18 schools to celebrate innovation and interdisciplinary learning. Led by Professor Sam Kingman, UNM’s Interim Provost and CEO and…
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USM and LADA team up for eco-friendly initiatives via IGSC
The School of Housing, Building, and Planning (HBP) at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), in collaboration with the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA), has launched an impactful initiative aimed at cultivating ethical principles and fostering community engagement. Cultivating…
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VSTECS gains Starlink rights to expand Malaysia’s Internet
Strategic collaboration announced On 29 January 2024, VSTECS Berhad signed a pivotal Distribution Agreement, gaining the status of an authorised Starlink Distributor in Malaysia. This significant partnership underpins the Malaysian government’s ambitious vision to achieve…
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Philippines bans Binance from Google and Apple app stores
The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission has ordered in a press release on Tuesday that it had written to Apple and Google, asking that apps under Binance‘s control be taken down from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, respectively. Binance ban The National…
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Panasonic and Jasmy, IoT developer, launched Web3 platform
The tech firm Panasonic and IoT developer Jasmy cooperatively launched a Web3 platform to connect personal data on the Internet of Things (IoT), which will be built upon the Personal Data Locker product developed by Jasmy. About the new web3 platform Jasmy, an IoT platform…
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Huawei teases launch of new high-end P series smartphones
Huawei stirs anticipation with customer registration for an undisclosed high-end P series smartphone, following Mate 60’s success.
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El Salvador’s tokenised hotel project: a new frontier in investment chances
Investors will need to make a minimum $1,000 investment to purchase the token, which will be issued on the Bitcoin layer 2 “Liquid Network” under the ticker HILSV. Bitfinex Securities spearheads tokenisation of Hilton hotel The investors are seizing the unprecedented opportunity…
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Vietnam ramps up efforts in semiconductor chip industry
Vietnam is determined to build a self-reliant semiconductor chip industry and the military-run telecom company Viettel will contribute to creating a foundation according to a Vietnamese government’s statement released on Tuesday. The statement cited Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham…
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EdCity’s ‘Computational Thinking’ workshops foster game creation with Microsoft MakeCode
The series of four ‘Computational Thinking’ online workshops, supported by Hong Kong Education City (EdCity), drew to a successful close in March 2024, marking a milestone achievement in digital education. Over 800 students from 105 primary and secondary schools actively…
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SecureBrain merger gives Hitachi Systems a larger cybersecurity bench
Hitachi Systems completed its SecureBrain merger on April 1, 2024, folding a cybersecurity subsidiary known for PhishWall and GRED into a broader managed security push.
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China EV company Li Auto says its lower-priced Li L6 to be launched ‘soon’
The Li L6, a luxury mid-to-large-size five-seat SUV designed for young families, will “soon be launched”, Li Auto said on Weibo to maintain the strong sales performance of the past year. Something new about Li L6 From the exposed configuration table, the Ideal L6 is equipped with…
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South Korea plans US$7B investment in AI
In a bid to consolidate its leadership in semiconductor chips, South Korean President Yoon Seok Yeol on Tuesday unveiled a plan to pump 9.4 trillion won (US$6.94 billion) into artificial intelligence programmes by 2027. Semiconductors as a key foundation of South Korea’s…
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China intends to use AI misinformation to sabotage elections
According to Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence team, the Chinese government is expected to step up sophisticated AI-generated disinformation campaigns to influence several high-profile elections in 2024. China’s strategy Microsoft issued a warning, stating that this year’s…
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FlexM and 6G Digital: revolutionising banking through strategic partnership
6G Digital Private has entered a significant partnership by acquiring a 25% stake in FlexM Global, a trailblazing FinTech firm based in Singapore, for an impressive sum of $12.5m, according to a report from IBS Intelligence. The digital bank realm is facing an innovative era In…
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Japan approves additional US$3.9 billion in subsidies for semiconductor firm Rapidus
Japan’s industry ministry said on Tuesday it had approved a subsidy of up to 590 billion yen ($3.9 billion) to chip foundry Rapidus to boost Tokyo’s plans to rebuild the country’s chip manufacturing base. Rapidus’s plans Rapidus Corporation was founded in 2022 by the Japanese…