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VCI Global Announces Strategic Transformation to Become Regional Leader in AI Infrastructure, Stablecoin Payments, and Digital Asset Advisory
Company Restructures Around Three High-Growth Pillars and Initiatives, Multi-IPO Carve-Off Strategy to Unlock Shareholder Value Across ASEA and MENA KUALA
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[{"type":"text","content":"Company Restructures Around Three High-Growth Pillars and Initiatives, Multi-IPO Carve-Off Strategy to Unlock Shareholder Value Across ASEA and MENA\nKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global” or the “Company”) today announced a comprehensive strategic transformation to reposition the Company as a leading provider of AI infrastructure, stablecoin payment solutions, and digital asset advisory services across the high-growth ASEAN and MENA regions. This transformation marks a decisive shift toward sectors with substantial long-term demand, global scalability, and strong institutional adoption. Focused Strategy Around Three High-Growth Pillars VCI Global is streamlining its operations around three high-growth pillars, leveraging the unique expertise of its subsidiaries to drive long-term shareholder value: 1. AI Infrastructure & ConsultingThrough V Gallant Limited (“V Gallant”), VCI Global delivers enterprise-grade AI solutions, including secure AI and data privacy, AI compute and consulting, data analytics as a service, ISO audit and advisory services, and cybersecurity consulting. These capabilities meet the rising demand for digital transformation in emerging markets. 2. Stablecoin Infrastructure & Settlement RailsThrough Smart Bridge Technologies Limited (“Smart Bridge”), VCI Global is advancing stablecoin initiatives. Planned initiatives include USDT-powered payment rail integration, real-time settlement infrastructure, AI-driven compliance and analytics for enterprises and institutions, supporting institutional adoption of stablecoin payments. The Company intends for these rails to enable merchants to receive real-time fiat settlement from digital asset payments. 3. Digital Asset & RWA ConsultancySmart Bridge provides advisory services for tokenization, digital asset structuring, and real-world assets. Services include corporate fundraising advisory, regulated exchange listings, and multi-jurisdictional structuring for institutional clients. Spin-Off, Carve-Out Strategies and Dividend Update As part of its long-term strategy, VCI Global is pursuing a dual approach to unlock shareholder value and sharpen its focus on core growth areas. The Company will spin off non-core businesses through separate IPOs, retaining a 30% stake in each entity to preserve long-term val...