From Rosmalis Anuar
VIENTIANE, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has welcomed the proposed US$14.7 billion (US$1=RM4.29) investment by United States (US) technology giants -- Google, Microsoft, Enovix Corporation, Amazon Web Services, Abbott Laboratories, and Boeing.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia has confirmed its plan to introduce a new futures contract for used cooking oil, pending industry consultation and regulatory approval.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd has proposed to acquire a 44.15 per cent stake in LPI Capital Bhd, comprising 175.9 million shares, for RM1.72 billion in cash or RM9.80 per share.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- An estimated 500,000 artificial intelligence (AI)-based jobs across various sectors are expected to be created in Malaysia over the next six years, said Malaysia Internet of Things (IoT) Association deputy president Datuk P. Sri Ganes.
SINGAPORE, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3 economies should, in the near term, remain vigilant against the risks associated with a resurgence in inflation, escalating geopolitical tensions, and a global growth slowdown, which could challenge the resilience of the region's financial system.
LABUAN, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Asia International Exchange (AIX) marked a significant milestone today with the soft launch of its digital asset platform, positioning Labuan as a key financial technology (fintech) hub in the region.
LABUAN, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The increasing interest in digital assets and alternative financial instruments is driving innovation and growth within Labuan's financial sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- China's Rural Tourism Highway 1 has welcomed over 25 million visitors and generated a tourism revenue of more than 12 billion Chinese yuan, showcasing the vigorous development of tourism in Qiandongnan, in the first eight months of this year. (100 Chinese yuan = RM60.62)
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- 3REN Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) will enable the group to expand its operations, enhance its research and development capabilities, and strengthen its presence in key markets, said Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Open-source leader in generative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), H2O.ai has announced a collaboration with AI Verify to ensure the safe deployment of AI.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The rise of financial technology (fintech) and artificial intelligence (AI) in today’s rapidly changing world presents both opportunities and challenges such as the use of AI in credit scoring that has raised concerns about algorithm bias and the possibility of unfair lending practices.
From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail
VIENTIANE, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) should benefit from the US$2 trillion expected economic value generated from the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) by 2030.
