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Kuala Lumpur, 13 August 2026 – Malaysian household spending is expected to remain resilient through the second half of 2026 as wages rise faster than inflation, although higher…
Newcastle, 13 August 2026 – Australia has committed A$2.5 billion in taxpayer support to keep the Tomago Aluminium smelter operating for at least another decade, preserving a strategic…
Paris, 13 August 2026 – The International Energy Agency has reduced its 2026 global oil-supply forecast to 102 million barrels a day as prolonged shipping disruptions constrain Gulf…
Jakarta, 13 August 2026 – Southeast Asia secured no additions to MSCI’s Global Standard Indexes in the latest quarterly review, while four prominent regional companies were removed, increasing…
Beijing, 13 August 2026 – China is accelerating the development of brain-computer interfaces through coordinated initiatives involving state-owned insurers, investment institutions and local governments, signalling a shift from…
Hong Kong, 13 August 2026 – Hysan Development reported a 7.4% increase in underlying profit for the first half of 2026, as realised gains from residential sales supported…
Putrajaya, 13 August 2026 – VentureTECH Sdn Bhd is investing RM28 million in three Bumiputera-led technology companies, directing government-backed growth capital toward industrial automation, medical commercialisation and digital…
Kuala Lumpur, 13 August 2026 – Malaysia’s economy is estimated to have expanded by 5.9% in the second quarter of 2026, with stronger manufacturing and mining activity expected…
Kuala Lumpur, 13 August 2026 – Malaysia is sharpening its ambition to become an ASEAN digital and artificial intelligence hub by placing greater emphasis on home-grown technology, intellectual…
Sydney, 13 August 2026 – Artificial intelligence is amplifying harassment against women in public life, increasing concern that deepfakes, sexualised abuse and coordinated misinformation could deter participation in…
