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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have successfully concluded the negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), set to eliminate or reduce tariffs, lower trade barriers, foster private-sector collaboration, and create new investment opportunities.
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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.
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By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government should increase investment in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technologies, skills development, and greater economic inclusivity in the upcoming Budget 2025, said Learning Edge, a talent development organisation.
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LABUAN, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The increasing interest in digital assets and alternative financial instruments is driving innovation and growth within Labuan's financial sector.
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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.
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SHAH ALAM, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) bags the Digital Opportunity/Inclusion Award (Public Sector) at the World Innovation, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) Excellence Awards 2024, held at Yerevan, Armenia, last Sunday (Oct 6).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Northport (Malaysia) Bhd has completed its latest container yard, Block K, adding 662,256 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to its capacity based on dwell time of five days.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- With the appointment of Anuar Fariz Fadzil as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the local tech and telco industries are abuzz with excitement about his new role.
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PUTRAJAYA, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- In the excitement brought about by the surge of foreign investments in Malaysia’s digital economy, the government wants to see more homegrown technology companies “jump on the bandwagon” and expand their businesses in the country, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said.
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JAKARTA, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Indonesia are acknowledged as pioneers in developing Islamic public finance instruments within their fiscal policies, according to Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance (MoF).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s semiconductor industry must diversify and go beyond its heavy reliance on multinational corporations and manufacturing capabilities to secure its position in the global market, especially in the face of potential disruptions, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB) has partnered with Singapore's KILSA Global to accelerate South Korean startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into Southeast Asia.