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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Horizon Quantum Computing Pte Ltd (Horizon Quantum), a pioneer in software infrastructure for quantum applications, and Alice & Bob (A&B), a developer of fault-tolerant quantum computers, announced a strategic collaboration to advance fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC) software development.
JAKARTA, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- After nearly a decade of development, the Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) Balikpapan project, the flagship initiative under the national RDMP programme of PT Pertamina (Persero), has entered its initial operation phase, marking a major milestone in Indonesia’s refinery modernisation efforts.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Shares of Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd rose in early trading after the company secured a RM201.3 million contract to construct residential apartments in Selangor.
JAKARTA, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Banking Group (IBG) expects Indonesia’s property sector to remain supported by a robust launch pipeline with continued pre-sales to growth in 2026, with major developers rolling out residential projects across key urban areas.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is expected to see a variety of potential investments into various sectors this year, rather than solely focusing on data centres.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Headline activity in Malaysia's property market no longer provides a complete picture of underlying market dynamics, as outcomes are now driven by infrastructure readiness, capital discipline and alignment with long-term demand fundamentals.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) — Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd has partnered with Cboe Global Markets Inc to introduce VIX® Futures to local investors.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- When a Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) pipeline ruptured in Putra Heights during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays, sending a fireball hundreds of metres into the air, it was a stark reminder of how modern development and critical infrastructure must coexist safely.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- DayOne Data Centers Limited (DayOne), a Singapore-headquartered hyperscale data centre platform, has entered into definitive agreements for over US$2.0 billion in Series C equity financing, marking one of the largest private capital raises in the data centre sector. (US$1=RM4.06)
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Demand for property in Malaysia has remained robust despite the introduction of the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) and targeted fuel subsidy measures, RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Rapid innovation in Southeast Asia (SEA) is transforming the global legal technology (tech) market, positioning the region as a compelling source of next-generation solutions for the United States (US) legal sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Banks’ net interest margin (NIM) is anticipated to recover in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), assuming the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) remains stable at 2.75 per cent throughout the year, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
