In 2025, the maritime sector faces escalating cyber threats that can lead to massive financial losses, operational disruptions, and even safety risks.  The maritime industry, a cornerstone of global trade responsible for over 90 percent of international commerce, has increasingly become a target for cybercriminals. Cyber incidents have plagued civilian vessels and infrastructure, leading to tangible financial hits. For instance, in the first half of 2024 alone, it was reported that...

Vietnamese electric vehicle carmaker VinFast has on last Sunday unveiled its EB 8 and EB 12 electric bus models at Busworld Europe 2025. The firm said in a statement that with the introduction of these two modern and intelligent public transport solutions, it reaffirms its determination to make electric mobility accessible to everyone, expanding its presence from private passenger vehicles into the vital public transportation sector. Both VinFast buses is currently scheduled for delivery...

The packaging industry is evolving beyond traditional linear models toward more circular, sustainable approaches. With growing attention on resource efficiency, waste reduction, and climate impact, the circular economy, where materials stay in use longer and waste is minimized, is gaining traction as a framework for long-term value creation. However, achieving circularity requires coordinated changes across the entire packaging lifecycle, from design to recovery. Emerging technologies like...

The Indonesian Cold Chain Association (ICCA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Willog, a South Korean company specializing in internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered logistics intelligence, to innovate Indonesia’s cold-chain infrastructure with K-logistics AIoT solutions. Leveraging its advanced ‘K-Logistics’ expertise, this partnership aims to modernize Indonesia’s cold chain infrastructure in support of major national...

Asia Mobiliti, a Malaysia-based mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) technology company, has partnered with Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), to launch Oman’s first demand-responsive transit (DRT) service in Muscat. Asia Mobiliti said in a statement on Monday that the pilot will introduce a community DRT service, a flexible form of public transport that dynamically adjusts routes and schedules to match passenger demand. Using smaller...

Vietnamese automaker VinFast Auto Ltd. has announced its preliminary domestic Vietnam deliveries of 10,922 electric vehicles (EVs) in August 2025. In total, the company has delivered 89,9701 EVs to customers in Vietnam during the first eight months of 2025, the firm said in a statement on last Friday. With this result, VinFast’s monthly deliveries in Vietnam have remained relatively steady at approximately 11,000 EVs for several consecutive months, enabling the company to maintain its...

X-FAB, the Germany-based analog/mixed-signal and specialty foundry, has expanded its manufacturing site in Sarawak, Malaysia with $600 million investment. The firm said in a statement on Friday that it has launched a new state-of-the-art manufacturing line at its Sarawak facility. This major expansion – representing a $600 million investment – marks a significant milestone for X-FAB Sarawak. The project added 6,000 square meters of cleanroom space and was completed in just two...

Malaysia-based KLK Land, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK), has launched KLK TechPark, a 1,500-acre integrated industrial hub in Tanjong Malim. The firm said in a statement on Friday the development is projected to generate a gross development value of MYR 3.5 billion ($830 million) over the next ten years. Phase 1 will see the Chinese automaker BYD as the anchor investor with a 150-acre facility with infrastructure works targeted for completion by end-2026....

AirAsia MOVE (MOVE), the digital arm of Malaysia-based Capital A, has partnered with Air Macau, making the airline a direct partner on the MOVE platform. This partnership not only opens up more travel options across vibrant destinations in Macau, Greater China, and Asia, making it easier than ever for travelers to plan seamless journeys, but also supports Macau’s tourism goal of attracting 39 million visitors in 2025, Capital A said in a statement. “Macau is a destination that...

Vietnamese electric vehicles (EVs) maker VinFast has officially launched its premium electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in India. The firm said in a statement on last Saturday that the SUVs include the Sleek, smart VF 6 and Sporty sophisticated VF 7 mark the firm’s first models introduced to India’s rapidly expanding EV market. It said the launch underscores the company’s strong commitment to supporting the nation’s transition toward sustainable, green mobility...

VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of the Vietnam-based electric vehicle (EV) brand VinFast, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, to provide auto and inventory financing for its exclusive dealer network. VinFast said in a statement on last Thursday that the partnership aims to offer a seamless suite of credit solutions ahead of the company’s highly anticipated launch. Under the dealer finance tie-up, Axis Bank...

Indonesian investigators on last Thursday named a former education minister and Co-Founder of ride-hailing firm Gojek, Nadiem Makarim, as a suspect in a corruption case about alleged improper laptop procurement and said he had been detained, Reuters reported. An investigator at the attorney general’s office said Makarim would be detained for 20 days while the investigation proceeds. Makarim, who was education minister between 2019 and 2024, was accused of involvement in the...