VCI Global Ltd - VCIG STOCK NEWS

VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) has secured a US$12 million contract through its subsidiary, VC AI , with Datanex, a Malaysian marketing and data solutions agency. The partnership focuses on delivering AI-driven marketing solutions, including predictive analytics, personalized marketing, and dynamic bidding tools.

Datanex, which partners with notable companies like Alibaba Cloud and Ant Group, will leverage VC.AI's technology to enhance its digital marketing services. The collaboration aims to help clients optimize ad spend, improve targeting strategies, and boost engagement and conversions.

The agreement positions VCI Global in the rapidly growing AI marketing sector, projected to expand from US$25.83 billion in 2025 to US$217.33 billion by 2034. The broader digital marketing market is expected to reach US$1.18 trillion by 2033, with a CAGR of 11.22% from 2025-2033.

VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) has announced the development of a next-generation AI aggregator platform that will integrate multiple leading AI models including DeepSeek, ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, and Mistral AI. The platform aims to streamline AI integration for enterprises through a single interface.

Key features include multi-AI access, cost optimization through dynamic model selection, customization capabilities, and enterprise-grade security compliance. The platform is being developed for deployment across Asia, Europe, and United States, targeting industries like finance, healthcare, customer service, and e-commerce.

The development aligns with significant market growth projections, with global AI platforms sales expected to reach US$150 billion by 2034 at a CAGR of 20%, and the AI agents market projected to grow to US$50 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 50%. The company plans to launch the platform by the fourth quarter of 2025.

VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) has announced a major AI investment through its subsidiary AI Computing Center Malaysia (AICC), acquiring 512 NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPUs via Supermicro for over US$25 million. The investment includes 64 Supermicro servers for the company's upcoming AI cloud business.

The new infrastructure is expected to generate approximately US$6 million in annual revenue, projecting a 20% earnings increase by 2026. AICC's first AI computing center in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, is scheduled to launch in Q2 2025, making it the first provider of AI cloud services powered by NVIDIA H200 GPUs in Malaysia.

The NVIDIA H200 GPUs feature advanced tensor cores and enhanced memory bandwidth, specifically designed for large-scale AI and high-performance computing workloads, including generative AI and machine learning applications.

VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) has announced plans to acquire Roots Digital Pte. , a Singapore-based digital marketing firm, for approximately US$2.2 million at a P/E ratio of 3.5. Roots Digital demonstrated strong performance with US$3 million in revenue and US$0.9 million in profit in 2024, achieving 84% year-on-year revenue growth over three years.

The acquisition target specializes in performance marketing and maintains a 24-month average client retention rate. Roots Digital serves prominent clients including the National University Cancer Institute Singapore, Microsoft , and is a pre-approved vendor under IMDA's Productivity Solutions Grant.

This strategic move strengthens VCI Global's digital marketing capabilities and Singapore market presence, aligning with the projected growth of the global digital marketing market, which is expected to reach US$1.2 trillion by 2033 with a CAGR of 11.22% from 2025 to 2033.

VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) has secured a US$100 million investment commitment from Alumni Capital LP, following an earlier US$30 million equity line agreement in 2024. The new funding will be split equally between AI operations and renewable energy initiatives.

The AI allocation of US$50 million will strengthen VCIG's AI business portfolio, which includes V-Gallant, AICC, Generative AI Sdn Bhd, and AiSecure The company recently invested in AI digital clone startup Marvis, backed by major tech companies. The remaining US$50 million will be used over five years to acquire renewable energy projects across Southeast Asia and Europe, targeting US$200 million in revenue over 20 years.

These initiatives are projected to generate an additional US$50 million in revenue over the next three years, building on VCIG's 145% revenue growth in 2023 and 44% growth in H1 2024.

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.