GEA warns Malaysia’s electronics manufacturing must overcome critical talent shortages and regional competition to hit the RM1 trillion export target by 2030 GEA’s Malaysia chief acknowledges supply chain vulnerabilities and brain drain threaten semiconductor ambitions despite decades of industry presence When the COVID-19 pandemic brought global supply chains to their knees, Malaysia’s electronics hubs in ... Read more ›
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Lenovo’s long-term data and AI focus made its supply chain flexible and scalable. Lenovo built sustainability into daily operations and scaled it globally. Global supply chains are under growing pressure to adapt. AI is reshaping decision-making, climate goals are forcing new operational standards, and shifting trade dynamics are prompting companies to rethink where and how ... Read more ›
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AMD’s stock jumped after a multi-year AI chip deal with OpenAI. The deal could bring in tens of billions and give OpenAI up to a 10% stake. AMD has reached a multi-year agreement to supply artificial intelligence chips to OpenAI, a deal expected to bring in tens of billions of dollars in annual revenue and ... Read more ›
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Hackers shared proof, and Red Hat has launched an investigation. An extortion group says it stole 570 GB of Red Hat consulting data affecting 800 organisations. Hackers claim to have broken into Red Hat’s GitLab system and stolen a massive amount of data tied to its consulting work. The breach, if confirmed, could affect hundreds ... Read more ›
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IBM’s AI blends analytics and reasoning to spot issues and cut through noise. Modern network fragmention is tough to manage. Modern networks are getting messier by the day, and IBM thinks AI can help clean them up. The company is rolling out IBM Network Intelligence, a new system that blends analytical models with reasoning agents ... Read more ›
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EA bought for $55 billion by Silver Lake with backing from Saudi Arabia’s PIF. Deal gives PIF control in one of gaming sector’s biggest takeovers. Electronic Arts, the studio behind “Battlefield,” “Madden NFL,” and “EA FC”, is set to change hands in a massive $55 billion takeover. As reported by Reuters, the deal, backed by ... Read more ›
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Google added AI ransomware protection to Drive for Desktop. It detects attacks early, pauses syncing, and restores files fast for free. Ransomware continues to be one of the most damaging cyberattacks for businesses and public institutions. These incidents often cause heavy financial losses, disrupt operations, and expose sensitive data. No sector is spared—healthcare, retail, education, ... Read more ›
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Financial institutions need smart tools and collaboration to protect payments. Cybercriminals move fast, but payment systems lag. Cybercriminals are no longer lone operators. They now work as coordinated, borderless networks that share stolen data, infrastructure, and attack methods in real time. This level of collaboration allows them to scale attacks quickly, while many businesses still ... Read more ›
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Meta tests Google’s Gemini to boost ads, suggesting its AI challenges. Also launches Vibes and reorganised AI under Superintelligence Labs. Meta is weighing whether to bring in outside help for its advertising technology. According to The Information, the company’s staff have held early talks with Google Cloud about using its Gemini models, as well as ... Read more ›
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TSMC is using AI to design more efficient chips. Qualcomm unveiled new chips with remote management for PCs. The spotlight this week has been on AI chips — and the growing push to make them more efficient. AI processors, the engines behind today’s artificial intelligence systems, are notorious for consuming huge amounts of electricity. The ... Read more ›
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Telecom and tech firms are building the Candle subsea cable. An 8,000 km cable connecting six Asia-Pacific nations by 2028. A group of telecom and technology companies—TM, Meta, SoftBank Corp., IPS Inc., PT XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera Tbk, and NEC Corporation—are joining forces to build a new subsea data cable called Candle. The 8,000-kilometre system will ... Read more ›
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Google’s APAC OCISO head warns uneven security leaves the region exposed. Ransomware groups are corrupting backups to block recovery and raise pressure. Cybercriminals are changing their playbook. Instead of just locking down live systems, financially motivated groups are now targeting backup infrastructure, aiming to cut off recovery and increase ransom pressure. According to Google Cloud’s ... Read more ›
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A provider of power meter and IIoT infrastructure is expanding its output in the APAC region. The company, Trilliant, has supplied smart meters to over 13 million homes in the region, and plans to add millions more to its AMI (advanced metering infrastructure) in the coming months. To that end, it’s entered into partnerships with ... Read more ›
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Equinix has opened CN1, its first Chennai data centre for AI. Linked to Mumbai, the site supports high-density computing and renewable power. India’s demand for digital infrastructure and AI-ready facilities has taken another step forward with the launch of Equinix’s first International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre in Chennai, known as CN1. Built on nearly ... Read more ›
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Oracle releases Java 25, and it eases learning and offers eight years of support. A language for both learners and enterprises. Oracle has released Java 25, the latest long-term support (LTS) version of the world’s most widely used programming language. The update underscores Java’s dual role as both a platform for enterprise systems and a ... Read more ›
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Trump said TikTok can stay in the US, but the algorithm is disputed. Washington wants separation; Beijing insists the algorithm stays licensed. Donald Trump said this week that his administration has struck a deal with China to keep TikTok operating in the United States, though the final shape of the agreement is still uncertain, as ... Read more ›
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CloudPay claims traditional pay cycles may be a thing of the past. It says monthly and weekly cycles are becoming less relevant, as technology, including AI, automation, and APIs continue to reshape payroll processes. According to its Payroll Efficiency Index, data indicates a move away from standard fixed pay cycles. Instead, businesses are adopting payroll ... Read more ›
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Vantage Data Centres raises US$1.6B from GIC and ADIA to expand in APAC and Johor. AI demand drives APAC growth. Vantage Data Centers has secured a US$1.6 billion investment to expand its Asia-Pacific operations, including the purchase of a major campus in Johor, Malaysia. The funding round was led by affiliates of GIC, Singapore’s sovereign ... Read more ›
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Malaysia slows data centre boom under US pressure on AI chips. It’s caught between China and a US trade deal. Malaysia, long a magnet for data centre investment, is slowing the pace of new projects. As Reuters reported, industry experts say the shift could complicate China’s attempts to secure powerful chips that are key to ... Read more ›
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Apple offers 10x increase in local manufacturing to overcome Indonesia’s iPhone ban. Southeast Asian nation’s strict localisation rules reshape regional smartphone market dynamics Apple is navigating Indonesia’s stringent local manufacturing requirements with a revised $100 million investment proposal, marking an escalation in its efforts to maintain its smartphone presence in Southeast Asia’s most populous market. ... Read more ›
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