U.S. Trade Policy Emerges as Key Uncertainty Malaysia’s technology sector faces heightened uncertainty heading into 2026 as analysts warn that potential U.S. sectoral tariffs on semiconductors could weigh heavily on earnings. According to a recent report by Ta Securities, policy risks linked to Donald Trump remain a major overhang despite otherwise favorable industry fundamentals. The…
Southeast Asia Confronts Rising Crypto Mining Pressure Illegal crypto mining has placed significant stress on Southeast Asian economies, raising concerns about energy theft and national stability. Governments across the region now recognize that the rapid surge of unauthorized mining operations is creating widespread financial damage. Malaysia alone recorded more than one billion dollars in power…
BANGKOK — November 16, 2025 — Thailand’s economy contracted more sharply than expected in the third quarter, signaling mounting challenges for Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy as manufacturing and tourism both weaken. According to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), gross domestic product fell 0.6% from the previous quarter, marking the worst performance since…
Power Theft Soars as Illegal Mining Spreads Malaysia’s largest energy provider, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), has reported a staggering 300% increase in electricity theft linked to illegal cryptocurrency mining operations since 2018. The company revealed that the number of theft cases surged from 610 in 2018 to 2,397 by 2024, with offenders siphoning off subsidized electricity using…
South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Hong Kong are at the forefront of Asia’s surge, spearheading the adoption, governance, and innovation that are transforming global finance. Unlike many parts of the world, Asia is quickly solidifying a primary position in the cryptocurrency and decentralized finance ecosystem. At the forefront of this change are South Korea,…
Vivo Malaysia has officially introduced the Y04, an entry-level smartphone. This mobile device seeks to provide value to students and young working professionals and families who want to own a smartphone that comes with all important features. The Y04 has a lightweight body design capped off with a metallic matte frame, as well as a…
