Micron Taiwan Unions Threaten Strike as AI Memory Profits Intensify Bonus Dispute
Micron Taiwan unions are preparing for a possible strike over performance bonuses as AI-driven memory demand pushes the company’s profits higher.
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Gold Holds Near US$4,437 as Jobs Data and Rate Risks Offset Haven Demand
Gold held near a two-week low as Middle East tensions supported haven demand, while higher yields and rate-hike expectations limited gains.
Budget 2027 Expected to Avoid New Taxes as Malaysia Tightens Revenue Enforcement
Budget 2027 is expected to avoid new taxes while Malaysia strengthens revenue enforcement and balances consolidation with household support.
Malaysia Opens RM200 Million Madani Grant Window for Micro-Enterprise Growth
Malaysia's RM200 million Geran Sejahtera Madani expands support for hawkers, small traders and home businesses alongside additional microfinancing.
Europe’s Yuan Pressure Tests China’s Domestic-Demand Rebalancing
European calls for a stronger yuan intensify scrutiny of China’s export surplus, but sustainable currency gains may depend on a domestic-demand recovery.
If Agentic AI Can Run the Digital Newsroom, Do Humans Still Need to Work?
Agentic AI can monitor news, conduct research, draft articles and automate newsroom operations. Does that mean journalists will eventually become unnecessary? Edwin Wong argues that AI may remove much of the work, but not the judgement behind journalism.
Malaysia’s Investor-Literacy Push Targets a Younger, Scam-Exposed Market
Malaysia’s first combined InvestSmart and Bursa Marketplace fair places scam detection, licensed advice and investment fundamentals at the centre of retail participation.
Climate Action Requires Education and Technology Investment, Johari Says
Malaysia’s parliamentary speaker called for stronger climate education, research and investment in renewable technologies as risks intensify.
China’s AI Video Ecosystem Turns Scale and Cost Into a Competitive Lead
Chinese AI video developers are combining benchmark performance, aggressive pricing and a vast content ecosystem to challenge global rivals.
Bitcoin Slips Below US$80,000 as Warsh Inflation Warning Challenges Crypto Rally
New York, 28 August 2026 – Bitcoin fell back below US$80,000 as traders reassessed the outlook for interest rates after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh warned that further…