Indonesia is stepping forward with a bold humanitarian initiative, preparing the island of Galang to host a medical centre dedicated to treating approximately 2,000 wounded Palestinians from Gaza, demonstrating Southeast Asia’s growing role in global humanitarian relief. As the ongoing war in...
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The latest chapter in Malaysia’s digital transformation journey has been marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between PETRONAS and Microsoft, signaling an ambitious expansion of their strategic partnership. Aimed squarely at fostering an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven...
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In a landmark move that underscores the accelerating convergence of energy and technology, PETRONAS and Microsoft recently strengthened their strategic partnership, setting their sights on the development of Malaysia's burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. This extension of their...
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Singapore stands on the brink of a transformative moment in its digital evolution, catalyzed by the recent collaboration between Microsoft and Digital Industry Singapore (DISG) through the launch of the Agentic AI Accelerator program. This ambitious initiative, now a cornerstone of the...
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In a landmark achievement for the African digital landscape, MTN Group has emerged as the continent’s foremost enabler of Microsoft Azure expertise, officially certifying more than 1,250 employees through the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI). This feat, certified over the span of the...
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Microsoft’s recent elevation of Lillian Barnard to Chief of Enterprise Partner Solutions for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) marks a decisive and strategic evolution in how the technology giant approaches leadership, innovation, and transformation across a region of immense growth potential and...
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Microsoft has announced the promotion of Naim Yazbeck to President for Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective July 1, 2025. Yazbeck, who has been with Microsoft since 2009, most recently served as General Manager for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since 2022. In his new role, he will...
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The recent appointment of Tiffany Ong as Head of Microsoft in Singapore by Wild Tech marks a significant development in the Asia Pacific technology landscape, underscoring both the strategic ambitions of the company and the broader market momentum behind digital transformation in the region. As...
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Thailand is undergoing a bold digital renaissance that is quietly remaking its legal landscape, positioning the nation at the heart of Southeast Asia’s digital transformation. This metamorphosis is not just about cutting-edge technology or the relentless march toward a paperless future, but...
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Malaysia stands at the threshold of an unprecedented technological transformation, determined to position itself as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) across Southeast Asia. This ambition is underpinned by the work of the National AI Office (NAIO), the central force driving Malaysia’s AI...
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Malaysian business leaders and employees are converging in their recognition that artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the form of intelligent agents, represents the next frontier for productivity and workforce transformation. Recent data from Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index and...
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The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has emerged as a global leader in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the integration of intelligent agents within business processes. According to Microsoft's 2025 Work Trend Index, 53% of APAC business leaders are already utilizing AI...
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Microsoft’s recent push for diversity and inclusion in the Asia-Pacific region has taken on new momentum with the introduction of the Microsoft Enabler Program. While much has been written about diversity initiatives in tech, rarely do we see a holistic, multi-pronged effort that directly...
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