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From left: Mr. Shingo Hiraki, First Secretary, Telecommunication and IT, Embassy of Japan in Malaysia; Tsubasa Nakazawa, Managing Director of Kintone Southeast Asia Sdn Bhd; Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani, Chairman of SDEC; Dato Ir. Ts. Sudarnoto Osman, CEO of SDEC; Anne Kung, Board of Director of SDEC. | The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. 18 February 2025. | Photo by Kintone / NHA File Photo

Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation and Kintone partner to advance SME digitalisation

News Hub Asia Reporter - February 20, 2025

Intelli Supply 2025 empowers warehouse automation and supply chain

Some of the dishes to be served at the Kembara Cita Rasa Nusantara buffet from 3-29 March 2025 at the Charcoal Restaurant at The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. | Photo by The Saujana Hotel /NHA File Photo

A Culinary Voyage: Kembara Cita Rasa Nusantara at The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Ericsson's MWC radio launch image. | Photo by Ericsson / NHA File Photo

Ericsson launches next-generation radio and antenna solutions ahead of MWC 2025

Loob founder and chief executive officer Bryan Loo (fourth from left) proudly displays the franchise agreement with DIL president and chief executive officer Virag Joshi (right). From Joshi’s left are non-executive director Varun Jaipuria and members of the DIL senior management team. With Loo (from left) are Loob strategy and portfolio director Jeremy Tan, Loob adviser Troy Franklin and Loob financial controller Quah Seik Lee. | Photo by Loob Holding / NHA File Photo

Tealive expands into India with Devyani International partnership

Business

From left: Mr. Shingo Hiraki, First Secretary, Telecommunication and IT, Embassy of Japan in Malaysia; Tsubasa Nakazawa, Managing Director of Kintone Southeast Asia Sdn Bhd; Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani, Chairman of SDEC; Dato Ir. Ts. Sudarnoto Osman, CEO of SDEC; Anne Kung, Board of Director of SDEC. | The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. 18 February 2025. | Photo by Kintone / NHA File Photo

Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation and Kintone partner to advance SME digitalisation

News Hub Asia Reporter - February 20, 2025

From left: Wan Zulhesham Mohd Zin, Head, Business Retail Deposit – Deposit & Cards of Bank Islam; Zamree Mohamed, Director, Retail Banking Distribution of Bank Islam; Amir Mutalib, Director, Account Management, Malaysia, Mastercard; Mizan Masram, Group Chief Business Officer, Group Retail Banking of Bank Islam; Devesh Kuwadekar, Vice President, Account Management, Malaysia, Mastercard; Mohd Noor Jab, Head of Deposit & Cash Management of Bank Islam; and Ahdan Shariff, Head of Card Business of Bank Islam at the launch of the Al-Awfar and Mastercard Debit Card-i by Bank Islam on 13 February 2025. | Photo by Bank Islam and Mastercard / NHA File Photo

Bank Islam and Mastercard introduce Shariah-compliant debit card with cashback and exclusive rewards

News Hub Asia Reporter - February 14, 2025

Pos Malaysia expands retail footprint to East Malaysia with first Pos Shop in Kota Kinabalu

February 14, 2025

Volvo Car Malaysia hits 30% BEV sales milestone in 2024, outpacing global benchmark

February 14, 2025

UMW Toyota Motor reports strong January 2025 sales, unveils exciting new models

February 7, 2025

MALAYSIA: GamBit Group and Digital Trustees Berhad unite to democratise wealth planning

February 4, 2025

Pos Malaysia transforms retail space to provide Malaysians with convenience, opens 50th Pos Shop in Penang

January 20, 2025

Deleum acquires majority stake in PT OSA, expands valve solutions across South East Asia

December 18, 2024

Travel

Some of the dishes to be served at the Kembara Cita Rasa Nusantara buffet from 3-29 March 2025 at the Charcoal Restaurant at The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. | Photo by The Saujana Hotel /NHA File Photo

A Culinary Voyage: Kembara Cita Rasa Nusantara at The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur

News Hub Asia Reporter - February 18, 2025

Collage of two pop-up shops in Seoul, Korea. Photos by Judy Joung / News Hub Asia

Pop-up stores redefining retail in South Korea

Nadia Tatiana Hurr - February 15, 2025

The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur unveils exclusive Ladies’ Executive Floor

February 4, 2025

Saudia Airlines: 2024 growth surges with more flights and digital transformation

February 4, 2025

Toyota Fortuner: A Versatile SUV that Redefines Comfort and Control

January 16, 2025

Tokyo tops global list as premier New Year’s Eve destination

December 28, 2024

MJets Air acquires first-owned freighter, aims 13-aircraft fleet by 2025-end

December 26, 2024

Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025: A spectacular start to the New Year

December 24, 2024

Technology

Intelli Supply 2025 empowers warehouse automation and supply chain

News Hub Asia Reporter - February 20, 2025

Ericsson's MWC radio launch image. | Photo by Ericsson / NHA File Photo

Ericsson launches next-generation radio and antenna solutions ahead of MWC 2025

News Hub Asia Reporter - February 17, 2025

Fujifilm unveils high-end hybrid instant camera ‘instax WIDE Evo™’ in Malaysia

February 14, 2025

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series launches in Malaysia with advanced AI features

February 14, 2025

SAP and Databricks unite to launch Business Data Cloud, accelerates enterprise AI

February 14, 2025

Samsung Knox: The first step to a quantum-safe future

February 5, 2025

Toshiba unveils SensTemp™ Stable Temperature Water Heater in Malaysia

December 27, 2024

EDOTCO partners with four Malaysian innovators to revolutionise connectivity

December 11, 2024

Human Capital

Charlotte Levert, Chief People Officer of Ericsson, effective 10 February 2025. | Photo extracted from Charlotte Levert's LinkedIn / NHA File Photo

Ericsson appoints Charlotte Levert as chief people officer

News Hub Asia Reporter - February 6, 2025

HKPC welcomes the re-appointment of deputy chairman and appointment of new council members by the HKSAR government

News Hub Asia Reporter - January 12, 2025

10th edition of Merdeka Award Grant for international attachment now open

January 6, 2025

GCICS contributes to advancement of Malaysian education, cultivates reading culture

December 24, 2024

Ministry of Human Resources and Huawei Malaysia collaborate to revolutionise TVET development

December 18, 2024

Malaysia celebrates rising digital talent at Huawei ICT Competition 2024-2025 Awards

December 13, 2024

Broadcast

Food

Some of the dishes to be served at the Kembara Cita Rasa Nusantara buffet from 3-29 March 2025 at the Charcoal Restaurant at The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. | Photo by The Saujana Hotel /NHA File Photo

A Culinary Voyage: Kembara Cita Rasa Nusantara at The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur

News Hub Asia Reporter - February 18, 2025

Loob founder and chief executive officer Bryan Loo (fourth from left) proudly displays the franchise agreement with DIL president and chief executive officer Virag Joshi (right). From Joshi’s left are non-executive director Varun Jaipuria and members of the DIL senior management team. With Loo (from left) are Loob strategy and portfolio director Jeremy Tan, Loob adviser Troy Franklin and Loob financial controller Quah Seik Lee. | Photo by Loob Holding / NHA File Photo

Tealive expands into India with Devyani International partnership

News Hub Asia Reporter - February 17, 2025

South Korean pizza joint Eat Pizza opens second store in Pavilion Bukit Jalil

February 14, 2025

How to have festive energy to power through the Chinese New Year marathon visits – PepsiCo

February 5, 2025

NHA Eats: For the love of all things Brazilian!

December 27, 2024

AEON Mall Tebrau City unveils AEON Tebrau City Food Hall and Johor’s first Tsutaya Bookstore

November 13, 2024

Opinions

Is human-verified digital ID the key to our AI-driven future?

News Hub Asia Reporter - January 16, 2025

How audio engineers quietly shape our daily lives

Augustine Edward - November 17, 2024

OPINION: Malaysia’s manufacturing sector can overcome digitalisation challenges with universal automation

November 4, 2024

Responsibility to protect – The strategic role of the Multinational Islamic Defence Force

April 5, 2024

Could AI make the four-day work week a reality?

April 4, 2024

The taste of diplomacy: China welcomes back Australian wine

March 29, 2024

Malaysia’s growth in ASEAN – Do we need a “bouquet of tools” or is it a gut feeling?

March 14, 2024

[2024 Predictions] Why businesses need to rewrite their identity security playbook for 2024

January 3, 2024

Health & Wellbeing

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Box at Japanese Healing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. | Photo by Japanese Healing / NHA File Photo

Buying a hyperbaric oxygen room in Malaysia – Five things you should know

News Hub Asia Reporter - February 14, 2025

The 1.3 ATA Hyperbaric Oxygen BOX Type-C (for 4-5pax) at Japanese Healing in Plaza Damas 3, Kuala Lumpur. | Photo by Japanese Healing / NHA File Photo

The Cutting Edge of Sports Recovery – How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can improve your performance

News Hub Asia Reporter - January 2, 2025

Keeping cancer at bay: Stemcell First Group pioneers advanced therapies in South East Asia

December 26, 2024

Dry needling for athletes: Critical decisions for recovery

December 11, 2024

Oxygen: The secret to revitalising performance?

December 2, 2024

New Coway BEREX propels Malaysians into new era of unwinding and relaxation

November 10, 2024

Property

The iconic entrance of Trinity Pentamont, a testament to its innovative architectural vision and premium urban living experience. | Photo by Trinity Group / NHA File Photo

Trinity Pentamont accorded Silver Award for Design Excellence at MIPPEA 2024

News Hub Asia Reporter - February 3, 2025

The Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping and Marketing Communications teams at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore. | Photo by Parkroyal Collection / NHA File Photo

Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay sets sustainability benchmark in Singapore hospitality with three prestigious certifications

News Hub Asia Reporter - December 26, 2024

MALAYSIA: IJM Land brings fun and wholesome goodness to families with Upin Ipin Fun Run, Alam Suria Carnival and Soren show house preview

December 19, 2024

TuJu Residences sets the bar high with innovative design and wellness-centric living

December 12, 2024

168 Park Selayang revives abandoned housing project, sets new standards in Malaysian property development

December 12, 2024

MALAYSIA: Lightwater Residences at The Light City in Penang opens for public registration

November 26, 2024

Arts

Seth & Luna Malaya Introduces: The SLAY-SA Collection

News Hub Asia Reporter - January 30, 2025

Art for Kindness charity event empowers local and disabled artists

January 16, 2025

Poise, Power, and Resilience: The first Malaysian showcase of Artigas Planas captures the essence of womanhood

November 21, 2024

TTRacing launches brand new lineup in collaboration with One Piece – Featuring Sanji, Robin and Franky

November 19, 2024

Sports

Several members of the Special Development Committee announced by the Malaysian Cricket Association (MCA) today with Youth and Sports Minister, YB Hannah Yeoh, at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval in Pandamaran, Klang. From left: Jerome Fernandez (committee member); Senathiraj Thevaratnam (co-chair); MCA president, Mohammed Iqbal Ali bin Kassim Ali; YB Hannah Yeoh; Dr. Arun Kumar Beshamber Nath (co-chair); and Ahmad Salman Othman (co-chair). | Bayuemas Cricket Oval, Pandamaran, Klang, Malaysia. 18 January 2025 | Photo by Malaysian Cricket Association / NHA File Photo

MCA forms special committee to oversee RM1 million grant for grassroots cricket growth

Ruzanna Muhammad - January 18, 2025

Malaysia announces national cricket squad, gears up for ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup

January 18, 2025

Malaysian fencing on the rise: Saif Nordin and Starmax Fencing unite to forge new paths

January 8, 2025

Bangkok hosts electrifying night of combat for ‘Amazing Muay Thai: Road to Rajadamnern’ finale

December 24, 2024

Cyber Security Guide

Tenable’s 2025 Predictions: Key Cybersecurity Trends to Watch

News Hub Asia Reporter - January 20, 2025

From left: Rigo Van den Broeck, executive vice president of Mastecard's Cybersecurity Solutions; Karthik Ramanathan, senior vice president, Mastercard's Cyber and Intelligence Solutions, Asia Pacific; Dr. Piti Srisangnam, executive director of ASEAN Foundation; and H.E. Satvinder Singh, deputy secretary-general of ASEAN for ASEAN Economic Community. | Photo by Mastercard / NHA File Photo

Mastercard and ASEAN Foundation sign MoU, roll out Cyber Resilience Program to bolster regional cybersecurity capacity

News Hub Asia Reporter - November 15, 2024

New study shows Filipino consumers who access piracy sites and services at severe risk of cyber threats

November 13, 2024

Stay safe this holiday shopping season with good cyber hygiene practices, says Palo Alto Networks

November 11, 2024

30 per cent more young gamers targeted by cybercriminals in H1 2024 vs H2 2023 – Kaspersky reports

September 16, 2024

Chinese state-sponsored espionage “Operation Crimson Palace” expands in South East Asia, Sophos report finds

September 12, 2024

Tenable research uncovers thousands of vulnerable cyber assets amongst South East Asia’s financial sector

September 4, 2024

Most geo-distributed companies encounter network problems at least once a month, Kaspersky reports

May 23, 2024

Reports

Generative AI concept photo for illustrative purposes only. | Photo by XH4D via Canva Pro / NHA File Photo

Rapid GenAI application adoption drives new era of application and infrastructure modernisation – Nutanix study

News Hub Asia Reporter - February 6, 2025

Kenni Loh, CEO of VML Malaysia, delivering the keynote speech at the launch of “The Rising Voices of the Malay Muslims” report, highlighting key consumer trends shaping Malaysia's future. 16 January 2025. | Photo by VML Malaysia / NHA File Photo

How Malay Muslims are shaping cultural and consumer narratives in Malaysia

News Hub Asia Reporter - February 3, 2025

Personality over Policy – Lessons from the 2024 US Presidential Election

November 11, 2024

30 per cent more young gamers targeted by cybercriminals in H1 2024 vs H2 2023 – Kaspersky reports

September 16, 2024

APAC micro-MNCs optimistic on digital trade, view technology and brand as keys to success: Deloitte

September 3, 2024

Wag the index: No intellectual alternative?

May 10, 2024

Shopee’s ‘The Future of Shopping’ study reveals 7 in 10 Gen Z shoppers choose e-commerce as research source for informed spending

April 4, 2024

Malaysian sellers prioritise trusted shopping experiences, 9 in 10 protected their business from online scams – Shopee survey

November 6, 2023

Circular Economy

BIM & DBKL to establish collaboration for sustainable development of Kuala Lumpur

News Hub Asia Reporter - February 13, 2025

Moving the manufacturing sector to 100% renewable electricity use is a significant challenge. But it is possible. Epson has set out a path to renewable manufacturing for others to follow. | Source: Epson (https://www.epson.com.sg/transition100)

Epson’s transition to renewable energy: Paving the way for Japan’s manufacturers to fully switch to renewable energy

News Hub Asia Reporter - November 28, 2024

RHB inks Malaysia’s first low carbon transition facility portfolio guarantee agreement with CGC

November 27, 2024

Citaglobal partners with Port of Baku to launch Azerbaijan’s first 5.4 MW solar facility

November 18, 2024

Malaysia Pavilion at COP29 showcases national leadership in sustainable development ahead of ASEAN Chairmanship 2025

November 14, 2024

Malaysia gears up for COP29 in Baku with seven key focus areas to drive climate action

November 10, 2024

IGEM 2024: Toyota to drive net-zero conversations, showcase hybrid and hydrogen mobility solutions

October 9, 2024

Schneider Electric calls for modernisation of Malaysia’s aging buildings to reduce carbon emissions

October 9, 2024

Events

Hilton KL's Grand Ballroom set up for a wedding celebration. | Photo by Hilton / NHA File Photo

Hilton Hotels Malaysia to unveil exclusive wedding packages at KLPJ Wedding Fair 2025

News Hub Asia Reporter - December 30, 2024

Hilton Hotels Malaysia unveils exclusive wedding packages at KLPJ Wedding Fair 2025

News Hub Asia Reporter - December 30, 2024

KL Chinatown Festival kicks off tomorrow, ignites local creativity and culture in the heart of Kuala Lumpur

November 28, 2024

CILTM highlights the vital role of lifelong learning

November 10, 2024

Hong Kong government to present business opportunities in the Greater Bay Area at business seminar in Kuala Lumpur

October 29, 2024

News Hub Asia partners with MGBF and menumiz™ for roundtable on digitalisation in F&B industry end of September

September 10, 2024

My Token set to usher in the future as Malaysia’s premier blockchain and Web3 event this month

September 6, 2024

Thailand’s first international exhibition for commercial drones industry to debut in November 2024 at Impact Exhibition and Convention Center

April 9, 2024