Malaysia and New Zealand Prepare to Deepen Cooperation Ahead of 70-Year Diplomatic Milestone
Malaysia’s Wellington reception highlighted practical cooperation and community ties ahead of the countries’ 70th diplomatic anniversary in 2027.
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US, China Experts Propose Nuclear-Style Safeguards to Contain Military AI Risks
US and Chinese security experts are proposing nuclear-style safeguards for military AI, including red lines around nuclear systems, human control and a dedicated crisis hotline.
Carry Traders Reassess Franc and Krona Funding as the Yen’s Appeal Weakens
Interest-rate divergence is prompting a reassessment of funding currencies, but exchange-rate and liquidity risks remain central to carry-trade economics.
Dollar Pullback Ahead of Fed Decision Keeps Asian Currency Hedges in Focus
The dollar edged lower before the Fed decision, with relative interest rates, energy costs and hedging requirements shaping Asian currency exposure.
Anwar Malaysia Day Message Puts Regional Inclusion in Focus
Anwar renewed a pledge to leave no region or community behind in his Malaysia Day message, without announcing a new allocation or programme.
Fed Rate Decision Tightens Pressure on Gold Dollar and Japan Bonds
Gold, the dollar and Japanese bonds are repricing around an expected Federal Reserve increase and a potentially higher-for-longer policy path.
UN Frontier AI Push Moves Global Risk Governance onto the Security Agenda
UN human-rights and security bodies are intensifying scrutiny of frontier AI, signalling higher governance obligations for developers and enterprise users.
AI Leaders Back Slower Frontier Development as Safety Concerns Reshape Industry Race
Sam Altman and Elon Musk have backed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s call to slow frontier AI development, signalling growing concern over safety, autonomous systems and industry oversight.
SC Chairman Positions Malaysia as a Gateway for ASEAN Investment
Malaysia has positioned itself as a gateway for international investors seeking ASEAN exposure, highlighting connectivity, regulation and investable market infrastructure.
Beijing Uses Generative AI to Accelerate Domestic Chip Design
Beijing is promoting generative artificial intelligence for electronic-design automation, seeking to shorten chip-development cycles and reduce dependence on foreign tools at a time of tighter technology controls.