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VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) has secured exclusive distributorship rights for Secure Encryption Storage (SES) Data Security Solutions in Malaysia. SES Solutions, powered by AI, offers real-time threat detection, virus defense, data encryption, and multi-channel backup, serving over 300 clients including Fortune 500 companies.

The announcement comes amid a 30% year-over-year increase in global cyberattacks, with organizations facing approximately 1,636 attacks weekly. The global cybersecurity market is projected to reach US$280 billion by 2029, while Malaysia's cybersecurity market is expected to grow from US$500 million in 2025 to US$800 million by 2029.

VCI Global aims to capture 3% of the Malaysian market, with projected revenues exceeding US$15 million within the first two years of the partnership. The company plans to expand its cybersecurity solutions into neighboring Asian countries, Europe, and the US.

VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) has announced the carve-out of its wholly owned subsidiary, V Capital Consulting Group (VCCG), for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The strategic move, executed through a Stock Sale and Business Separation Agreement on December 30, 2024, will see VCIG retain majority control of VCCG.

Following the carve-out, VCI Global will focus on expanding operations in fintech, data center, AI & robotics, renewable energy, and cybersecurity sectors. Meanwhile, VCCG will specialize in corporate advisory services, including capital market advisory for IPO-related exercises and M&A advisory.

The global strategy consulting market is projected to reach US$95 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 11.3% (2023-2031). The carve-out listing is expected to complete by the end of Q1 2025, subject to regulatory requirements.

VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) announced that its AI investment arm, VC AI , has invested in Marvis Inc., an AI startup specializing in digital clone technology. The investment was made through a SAFE agreement at a seed round valuation cap of US$30 million.

Marvis, founded by Masaaki Hatano, develops AI digital clone agents to automate routine tasks. The company is currently raising up to US$5 million in seed funding and plans to list on NASDAQ in 2028 with a targeted market cap of US$20 billion. The global AI agents market is projected to reach US$55 billion by 2030, growing at a 45% CAGR from 2024-2030.

The company has secured strategic partnerships with Toshiba Tec Malaysia, Hitachi Global, and NTT Data Group, with advisory interest from Google, Intel, and IBM alongside Techstars.

VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) has signed a term sheet to acquire a 1.14 megawatt solar farm in Novo Selo, North Macedonia for approximately US$1.26 million. The bifacial solar farm features Huawei Technology inverters and operates at over 90% efficiency. Connected to the national grid through a Power Purchase Agreement with Mega Concept Skopje, the facility generates revenue from both energy sales (based on HUPX pricing) and carbon credits.

The project has a projected 9-year payback period with an expected 30-year operational lifespan. This acquisition marks VCIG's entry into the European renewable energy market, with plans for additional solar farm acquisitions across Southeast Asia and Europe. The company has engaged OTB Solutions Dooel Skopje to identify further opportunities in North Macedonia.

VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) announces plans to develop and acquire 100 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic projects across Southeast Asia and Europe over the next five years. The initiative is projected to generate US$200 million in revenue over 20 years, requiring a US$50 million investment with expected annual revenue of US$10 million.

The company aims to source 70% of the projects from Malaysia through the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS), which will power their data centers. The remaining 30MW will target Eastern and Southeastern European markets. This expansion aligns with global trends, as data centers are expected to account for 16% of total U.S. power consumption by 2030, up from 2.5% a decade ago.

VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) has received a conditional Letter of Award worth US$24 million from Hexatoff Group for an AI data center project in Enstek City, Malaysia. Through its subsidiary V-Gallant, VCI Global will supply AI hardware and software solutions, including an AI computing system with 640 NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPUs. This project aligns with Malaysia's growing data center sector, which has approved 12 projects worth US$21 billion from 2021 to June 2024, with six projects valued at US$16 billion already operational.

VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) has successfully regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement. The company maintained a closing bid price of $1.00 or higher for at least 10 consecutive business days between November 6-20, 2024, meeting Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). Nasdaq officially confirmed the company's compliance on November 21, 2024, closing the previous bid price deficiency matter.

VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) has announced a 1-for-49 reverse stock split effective November 5, 2024. The split will reduce outstanding shares from approximately 202.2 million to 4.0 million, with the primary goal of increasing share price to maintain Nasdaq listing compliance. Trading will continue under the symbol 'VCIG' with a new CUSIP number G98218 202. No fractional shares will be issued, with amounts rounded up to the nearest whole share. Vstock Transfer will manage the exchange process for stockholders with physical certificates, while broker-held shares will be automatically adjusted.

VCI Global's subsidiary V-Gallant has secured a US$16 million contract to develop an AI digital human-enabled live streaming platform for a Malaysian e-commerce player. The platform will utilize NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPUs and integrate with major platforms like Tencent, Meta, TikTok, and Instagram. The client platform currently has nearly 3 million registered users and over 2,000 merchants. The project aims to automate content moderation, personalization, and audience engagement functions. The Southeast Asian e-commerce market is projected to reach US$120 billion in revenue by 2029, with a 10.42% CAGR from 2024-2029.