The Vibe Asia

The Agent Security Center gives regulated industries a governance layer for AI agent activity in production.

Financial regulators across Southeast Asia have mandated data residency and local processing requirements for licensed institutions. Amazon's expanded regional footprint makes compliance significantly more accessible for fintech operators at scale.

Thailand restarted Mae Moh coal units in March. By May, the government's stated long-term answer is solar.

The CATALYST initiative will deploy AI to shorten offshore wind vessel design cycles and enable predictive maintenance for marine and offshore energy operators.

Singapore's regulator is requiring Bsquared to submit an independent audit certificate confirming zero outstanding customer funds, regardless of the firm's self-declaration.

Atos and Backbase's Master Collaboration Agreement spans Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Europe.

Sarawak is now targeting electricity exports to four markets: West Kalimantan, Sabah, Singapore, Brunei, and Peninsular Malaysia.

Malaysia's semiconductor roadmap is moving from policy to capital markets. SkyeChip's listing puts IC design on Bursa Malaysia for the first time at scale.

CCT will promote PATA Gold Awards inside China's private sector. The region's premier travel recognition programme just gained a major new advocate.

Johor Bahru recorded a 5,262% growth rate in data center capacity over five years, the highest in Asia-Pacific. EI Power's new Johor branch is timed to serve that demand.