Mastercard Max Brings Conversational AI to Card Benefits
Mastercard Max brings conversational AI into issuer channels to help cardholders find relevant benefits, while Citi explores opportunities in Singapore and Hong Kong.
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Malaysia Must Become a Creator and Owner of Technology, Says Science Minister Chang Lih Kang
Science Minister Chang Lih Kang says Malaysia must become a creator and owner of technology as a local advanced-materials developer pursues commercial opportunities in the United States.
Malaysia Freezes RM409 Million in Op Viking Probe as Police Continue Investigation
Malaysia’s home minister says police have frozen or seized RM409.21 million in assets in Op Viking, while the investigation remains ongoing.
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T7 Global Unit Secures Searah Hook-Up and Commissioning Contract
T7 Global’s Tanjung Offshore secured a Searah hook-up and commissioning contract running until September 2029, although the contract value was not disclosed.
Bursa Malaysia PATAMI Rises 13.5% as Market Activity Strengthens
CIMB Philippines Sale Draws Local Bank Interest as Bids Near
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Gas Malaysia’s Earnings Outlook Hinges on Pricing, Power Demand and Yan Terminal
YTL Corp’s Earnings Case Turns on Data Centres and a Widening Valuation Gap
Nestlé Malaysia Profit Jumps 73% in Third Quarter as Dividend Rises
AEON Bank Adds AI Financial Coach to Digital App
ViTrox Rises as Malaysia Tech Shares Catch AI Listing Momentum
Tenaga Nasional Raises RM4.8 Billion Through Sustainability Sukuk
FBM KLCI Rebounds as Bursa Malaysia Turnover Improves
Impact Capital Launches ACE Market IPO to Raise RM21.27 Million
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OpenAI Reportedly Plans Google TPU Purchase as AI Compute Supply Diversifies
A reported OpenAI plan to buy Google TPUs could diversify AI compute supply, though terms, volume and timing remain undisclosed.
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Singapore Commits S$150 Million to AI-Led Materials Discovery
Anthropic IPO Becomes a Test of the AI Capital Cycle
Anthropic Philanthropy Pledge Puts AI Wealth Governance in Focus
Australia Warns AI Cyber Threats Make Service Disruptions Inevitable
China Tech Groups Pay Up to 1 Million Yuan for Applied AI Engineers
AI Vulnerability Discovery Turns Legacy Software Debt Into Board Risk
A US$50 Billion Investor Has Chosen Malaysia. The Details Still Matter
AI Job Shifts May Slow, Not Eliminate, Asia-Pacific Office Demand
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South Korean Financial Firms Report New Cyber Breaches as Incidents Spread
Zhuhai Huafa Debt Strain Tests China’s Property-Linked State Firms
China Permits Volkswagen and XPeng Autonomous Driving Tests in Two Cities
Volkswagen and XPeng have secured separate permits for Level 3 road tests and Level 4 robotaxi demonstrations in China, with commercial deployment still limited.
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Hong Kong Builds a Wider Offshore Yuan Market Beyond Payments
Singapore’s AI Push and Quantum Bet Put Workforce Readiness in Focus
Bank of Japan Rate Debate Puts Growth and Inflation Balance in Focus
Indonesia Bond Sale Delay Shows MSCI Risk Reaching Beyond Equities
SK hynix Operating Profit Jumps 632% as AI Memory Demand Drives Record Quarter
Chinese Gold Buyers Support Bullion as Prices Test US$4,000
Singapore Commissions Three Nuclear Readiness Studies
Malaysia–Singapore Power Trade Needs Balanced Returns
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Mastercard Max Brings Conversational AI to Card Benefits
Mastercard Max brings conversational AI into issuer channels to help cardholders find relevant benefits, while Citi explores opportunities in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Malaysia’s Vertex Material Unveils US$2.2 Billion Copper Deal, Eyes Nasdaq Listing in 2027
Malaysia Must Become a Creator and Owner of Technology, Says Science Minister Chang Lih Kang
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Parliament Puts 1MDB Liabilities and BUDI95 Quota Under Scrutiny
Malaysia Freezes RM409 Million in Op Viking Probe as Police Continue Investigation
Sabah and Sarawak Development Funding Puts Delivery Accountability in Focus
Malaysia’s US Exports Rise 69.1% as Semiconductor Demand Lifts Trade
Ringgit Opens Firmer for Eighth Session as Investors Track Dollar and Risk Appetite
Malaysia’s AI Skills Gap Widens as 69% of Employers Struggle to Find Job-Ready Graduates, Pearson-AWS Study Finds
Malaysia’s Fire Service Plans RM1.8 Billion Modernisation, Including Rescue Robots
Hong Leong Bank Expands Cross-Border QR Payments to 120 Million Merchants in China Through UnionPay Partnership
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IMF Deal Puts US$900 Million Argentina Disbursement in Sight
A staff-level agreement advances Argentina’s IMF review, while a potential US$900 million payment remains subject to Executive Board approval.
