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Retail Giants Unite: The $47 Billion Deal That Could Redefine Convenience Shopping

Retail Giants Unite: The $47 Billion Deal That Could Redefine Convenience Shopping

In a move that could significantly reshape the global retail landscape, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ACT), the Canadian convenience store giant, has made a bold $47 billion bid to acquire Japan’s Seven & i Holdings Co.…

microLEAP Applauds SC’s Call for Islamic Finance Collaboration to Shape the Future of Islamic Fintech 

microLEAP Applauds SC’s Call for Islamic Finance Collaboration to Shape the Future of Islamic Fintech 

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) recently called on stakeholders in the Islamic finance sector to collaborate in shaping the future of Islamic fintech. During the FIKRAtech Roundtable, SC Chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi emphasized the importance…

GamBit Group’s Groundbreaking Contributions to Crowdfunding and SME Financial Accessibility

GamBit Group’s Groundbreaking Contributions to Crowdfunding and SME Financial Accessibility

Digital asset services are rapidly gaining traction in Malaysia, reflecting a broader global trend towards the adoption of digital currencies and blockchain technology. For the average person, this means greater access to financial services, including…

Southeast Asian MarTech company OpenMinds unveils comprehensive findings on business digitalisation in Malaysia

Southeast Asian MarTech company OpenMinds unveils comprehensive findings on business digitalisation in Malaysia

Business digitalisation in Malaysia has been rapidly advancing, driven by the government’s initiatives and the private sector’s eagerness to embrace new technologies. The Malaysian government has launched various programs, such as the Malaysia Digital Economy…

MDEC Opens Application For 2024 Digital Grants

MDEC Opens Application For 2024 Digital Grants

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), an agency under the purview of the Ministry of Digital Malaysia, has announced the opening of applications for three key grants: the Digital Content Grant(DCG) for 2024/2025, the Malaysia…

UMR Strategic Sdn Bhd Appoints CLL Systems to Digitize Resource Management System

UMR Strategic Sdn Bhd Appoints CLL Systems to Digitize Resource Management System

Digital transformation is revolutionizing the recruitment industry by streamlining processes, enhancing candidate experiences, and improving decision-making. With the advent of AI and machine learning, recruiters can now automate repetitive tasks such as resume screening and…

Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia Empowers Entrepreneurs & Enterprises Through Strategic Support and Robust Industry-centric Solutions

Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia Empowers Entrepreneurs & Enterprises Through Strategic Support and Robust Industry-centric Solutions

Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia (YUM) is making significant advancements in the regional entrepreneurial scene by offering critical support in licensing, financing, and establishing connections between the public and private sectors with Malaysia in focus. These initiatives…

Skribble Malaysia Launches Strategic Asia Marketing Alliance (SAMA)

Skribble Malaysia Launches Strategic Asia Marketing Alliance (SAMA)

Marketing agencies in the APAC region face a myriad of evolving challenges, including the need for extensive localization due to the region’s vast cultural and linguistic diversity, navigating complex regulatory environments, and managing fragmented logistics…

Tetra Pak unveils whitepaper with groundbreaking approach to reducing sugar in the F&B industry

Tetra Pak unveils whitepaper with groundbreaking approach to reducing sugar in the F&B industry

In Asia, the high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, including fruit juices, has been linked to significant health issues such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Many fruit juices, even those perceived as healthy,…

Ninja Van broadens its horizons with UPS Global Delivery Services now offered in Malaysia.

Ninja Van broadens its horizons with UPS Global Delivery Services now offered in Malaysia.

In the region, a staggering 89% of businesses still struggle to maintain a resilient supply chain, particularly when it comes to last-mile delivery. This gap often results in inefficiencies, delays, and increased costs, hampering overall…