Malaysia’s Digital Trade Push Takes Centre Stage at Hangzhou Expo
Anwar Ibrahim’s scheduled Hangzhou talks and expo address put Malaysia’s digital-trade ambitions to a commercial test.
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Nvidia Chief Rejects Broad AI Waivers as Regulation Debate Deepens
Jensen Huang says AI-safety oversight should not come with sweeping antitrust or product-liability relief for developers.
Singapore Stocks Ease as OCBC and Seatrium Offset Broader Gains
Singapore’s STI closed at 5,709.91 after a 0.2% decline, with OCBC and Seatrium weighing on the benchmark despite positive broader-market breadth.
Singapore Expands SGSecure as Terror Threats and Youth Radicalisation Evolve
Singapore is broadening SGSecure across neighbourhoods, schools and workplaces as evolving terrorism risks put community and corporate resilience in focus.
Alibaba’s Zhenwu V900 Raises the Stakes in China’s AI Infrastructure Race
Alibaba’s new Zhenwu V900 accelerator and 20-gigawatt cloud target expand China’s AI infrastructure drive while testing capital discipline and power availability.
SGX Liquidity Reforms Could Turn IPO Momentum into Lasting Depth
Singapore’s IPO revival will become more durable if SGX reforms deepen securities lending, improve free float and strengthen aftermarket price discovery.
US Rejection of Global AI Rules Deepens Governance Divide
Washington’s rejection of international AI oversight is deepening regulatory fragmentation and reshaping compliance and investment decisions across Asia.
PERKESO’s 2,000-Plus Notices Put Employer Compliance Costs in View
Malaysia’s Social Security Organisation has issued more than 2,000 compound notices to employers since July for failures involving registration or mandatory contributions. Deputy chief executive Azirruan Arifin said the enforcement covered obligations under the Employees’ Social Security Act, Employment Insurance Act and Self-Employment Social Security Act. The notices highlight a recurring operating risk for businesses that treat payroll compliance as an administrative afterthought.
Malaysia’s Police AI Proposal Puts Scam Prevention and Governance in Focus
A criminologist has proposed a national police AI command centre as scam losses mount, but any technology rollout would require policy, funding and safeguards.
Asian Technology Shares Rise as Lower Oil Lifts Sentiment, but Rate Risks Remain
Asian technology shares advanced in early trading as crude eased, though a firmer dollar and rate expectations kept the durability of the rally in question.