Google Plans US$15 Billion Malaysia Investment Across Data Centres and AI
Google plans US$15 billion of investment in Malaysia over 2027–28, including data-centre campuses, skills programmes and planned clean-energy supply.
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Tencent Releases Hy4 With Computer-Use Features and Cybersecurity Safeguards
Tencent’s Hy4 launch adds vision and computer use. Its fuller statement distinguishes defensive security training from offensive exploitation and says model weights will follow.
AMD’s AI Growth Raises the Stakes for Nvidia’s Semiconductor Rivals
AMD's data centre revenue has nearly doubled as AI computing demand expands. However, competing with Nvidia requires more than strong sales growth. Software compatibility, manufacturing capacity, customer adoption and sustainable profitability will determine whether AMD can secure lasting market share.
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Sorento Capital Posts 7.3% Revenue Growth as 1QFY27 Profit Edges Up
Sorento Capital reported RM47.3 million revenue and RM8.2 million net profit for 1QFY27, alongside a 0.5 sen second interim dividend.
Kee Ming Lands RM44.17 Million Data-Centre Electrical Subcontract
Jati Tinggi Wins First Battery Storage Project Through TNB CESS Joint Venture
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Yes Group Opens 18-Sen IPO With RM16.5 Million Earmarked for the Business
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Orkim Takes Delivery of Orkim Jade, Plans Five More Tankers
IOI Properties Targets Early-2027 Singapore Listing and Private Office Trust
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Tencent Releases Hy4 With Computer-Use Features and Cybersecurity Safeguards
Tencent’s Hy4 launch adds vision and computer use. Its fuller statement distinguishes defensive security training from offensive exploitation and says model weights will follow.
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Google’s US$15 Billion Malaysia Investment Puts Power, Water and Jobs Under Scrutiny
Google Expands Voluntary Exit Offers Across Five Countries as AI Priorities Grow
Apple Opens China AI Testing Ahead of December Public Rollout
Digital Transformation Raises Cyber-Risk Governance Stakes, Study Finds
AMD Revenue Rises 45% as Data-Centre Sales Nearly Double
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CrowdStrike Adds Human-Activated Kill Switch for Rogue AI Agents
AI Could Reshape Self-Employment, but Flexibility Comes With New Risks
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Japan’s US$8.2 Billion Chip Materials Deal Tests the Economics of Semiconductor Consolidation
Former GS Holdings Chief Faces False-Trading and Justice-Obstruction Charges
India’s Renewable Energy Ambitions Face an Expensive Financing Problem
India is seeking cheaper international financing for renewable energy projects as developers face borrowing costs of approximately 11% to 12%. The challenge shows why funding conditions, transmission infrastructure and project execution are as important as clean energy targets.
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Singapore Proposes Wider Haze Enforcement Powers and Higher Penalties
South Korean Shares Rebound as Investors Reassess US Election Policy Risks
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Mapletree Said to Select Banks for Possible Singapore Asset Listing
Asian AI-Linked Shares Slide as Early US Election Results Stir Policy Concerns
CSE Global Orders Nearly Triple as Electrification Demand Lifts Backlog
China Buyback-Loan Applications Exceed CNY 200 Billion as Funding Rate Falls
CapitaLand Investment Fee Revenue Rises 15% as Total Revenue Falls
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HLB Extends AI and Infrastructure Modernisation as Technology Trainees Graduate
HLB has converted 10 technology trainees to permanent roles and outlined AI, automation and infrastructure changes across its operations.
Google Plans US$15 Billion Malaysia Investment Across Data Centres and AI
AWS Launches Semarak AI Malaysia for Public Sector, SMEs and Skills
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Avanade Survey Finds APAC AI Spending Still Focused on Incremental Gains
Kuala Kedah Terminal Project Delivers Maritime Certification for 65 Workers
Malaysia Gives Domestic-Worker Employers Until 7 December to Settle Socso Contributions
Ringgit Closes Firmer Near 4.06 Ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia Decision
Najib’s RM50 Million Fine Remains Unpaid as Court Counters Close
Malaysia Targets 2027 Tabung Haji Act Amendments as Governance Reforms Advance
BIMB Securities Sees BNM Holding Rates Despite Wider Money-Market Spread
Malaysia Promotes Five Investment Sectors as MIDA Focuses on Project Delivery
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BMW Cuts Automotive Margin Outlook as Restructuring Accelerates
BMW lowered its automotive margin forecast to minus 0.5%–plus 0.5% as restructuring accelerates. Its cash-flow forecast remains above EUR 2.5 billion.
