Yimie Yong

According to Anwar, Malaysia's economy is projected to expand by a commendable 4.2 percent to 5.2 percent in 2027. Growth in 2026 is projected at between 4.8 percent and 5.3 percent.

In an interview with TNGlobal, Gobi Partners Managing Partner Chibo Tang discussed Hong Kong’s evolving technology ecosystem, the challenges of commercializing research, and the city’s potential to connect Chinese technology with Southeast Asian markets and global investors.

In an interview with TNGlobal, Robocore Founder and CEO Roy Lim discussed the economics of scaling service robotics, the case for Robot-as-a-Service, and how Foxconn’s manufacturing expertise could help turn deployments into a repeatable global business. He also assessed Hong Kong’s strengths and shortcomings as a technology hub, including the need to bridge the gap between pilot projects and large-scale commercial adoption.

At AIMCONNECT 2026 in Singapore, industry leaders explored what it will take to make smarter mobility and financing work for consumers.Artificial intelligence is moving beyond answering customer questions and suggesting products. In automotive finance, the bigger opportunity lies in connecting the many decisions between an initial enquiry and a completed transaction. Yet greater automation also brings greater responsibility: who sets the limits, who remains accountable and how can customers trust the outcome?

TechNode and Jumpstart by TNGlobal took center stage at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) 2026, bringing together technology founders, investors and industry participants to explore China’s technology globalization, AI commercialization and the next wave of startup innovation.

In this instalment of TNGlobal’s Hong Kong Special Report, Invest Hong Kong Acting Head of Startups CY Lu examined how Hong Kong is positioning itself as an international innovation hub, the sectors offering the greatest growth potential, and the role of cross-border partnerships in connecting Asia-Pacific’s technology ecosystems. The discussion of the interview also explored what it will take for Hong Kong to move from attracting startups to building globally competitive companies.

In this instalment of TNGlobal’s Hong Kong Special Report, Invest Hong Kong Acting Head of Startups CY Lu examined how Hong Kong is positioning itself as an international innovation hub, the sectors offering the greatest growth potential, and the role of cross-border partnerships in connecting Asia-Pacific’s technology ecosystems. The discussion of the interview also explored what it will take for Hong Kong to move from attracting startups to building globally competitive companies.

“Claims that Waze collects sensitive government information or allows any entity to exploit personal user data are completely false,” the company said in a response to TNGlobal.“Waze operates under strict privacy policies that protect user data and comply with global legal data protection standards,” Waze wrote in an email.

In this interview with TNGlobal for its Hong Kong Special Report series, Siu discussed how the convergence of AI agents, blockchain and tokenization could redefine digital ownership, from financial markets to everyday online interactions.Siu also shared his perspective on Hong Kong’s emergence as a Web3 hub, highlighting the city’s financial infrastructure and proximity to Mainland China as strategic advantages, while pointing to a shortage of mid-stage risk capital and a conservative investment culture as persistent challenges for technology startups.

The investment chief cites 15 percent first-half profit growth among major listed companies as Indonesia pushes ahead with capital market reforms.