Samsung and SK Hynix Payouts Put Korea’s Value-Up Reforms to the Test
Samsung and SK Hynix are turning AI-era cash generation into record shareholder returns, placing South Korea’s value-up reforms under their clearest test yet.
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Malaysia Retail Sales Set to Regain Momentum in Third Quarter
Malaysia's retail sector is forecast to grow 4.7% in the third quarter, with fashion and personal care leading while supermarkets remain under pressure.
Apple Pushes iPhone Pricing to Record High With US$3,199 Foldable Duo
Cupertino, 10 September 2026 – Apple has pushed smartphone pricing into record territory with the launch of its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, whose top configuration reaches…
BizSG Portal Brings Singapore SME Support Into One AI-Enabled Gateway
Singapore’s new BizSG portal will consolidate grants, market intelligence and advisory pathways to reduce friction for SMEs pursuing investment and overseas growth.
Google–Blackstone AI Cloud Venture Confronts Data-Centre Delays
A US$5 billion Google–Blackstone cloud venture has encountered site delays, exposing the physical constraints behind the artificial-intelligence investment cycle.
Oil Nears US$100 as Asian Chip Rally Meets Inflation Risk
Asian technology shares advanced while Brent crude moved close to US$100 a barrel, forcing markets to balance artificial-intelligence enthusiasm against renewed inflation and interest-rate risk.
OpenAI Targets Chip Design as Enterprise AI Growth Accelerates
OpenAI is taking specialised artificial intelligence into chip design, life sciences and financial services while experimenting with pricing tied to business outcomes.
Meta Launches Muse Agent to Act Across Apps with User Approval
Meta has launched Muse, a personal AI agent that can complete approved tasks across connected apps while operating inside a secure virtual machine.
Malaysia and China Deepen Security Cooperation Against Cross-Border Scams
Malaysia’s security delegation to China will focus on cyber fraud, policing, immigration and border cooperation as online crime grows more international.
Hangzhou Digital Trade Expo Targets US$977 Million in Overseas Orders
Hangzhou’s AI-led digital trade expo expects nearly 40,000 buyers and US$977 million in overseas procurement orders, with Malaysia a guest country.