Malaysia is ramping up preparations as its capital, Kuala Lumpur, prepares to host the inaugural GSMA M360 ASEAN conference, a global series of regional summits focused on the mobile industry, digital technology, and the growth of local digital economies, from September 9 to 10.
Author: Elisabeth Xaviera
Business and Economy Correspondent, SEA Daily
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