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Maybank’s Insurance Arm, Etiqa Insurance, Pioneers the Return of Takaful Offerings in Singapore

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J.Lashes Celebrates 11 Years of Growth, Innovation, and Commitment to Lash Health

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HKVAX and Victory Securities Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Virtual Asset Services in Hong Kong

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Wi Ha-jun of Spackman Equities Group Entertainment Subsidiary, MSteam, Reprises Role in Second Season of Squid Game, Netflix's Biggest TV Debut Ever

The global chip market is projected to grow 11.2 per cent to a record US$697.18 billion (RM3.13 trillion) in 2025, boosted by robust demand for semiconductors for use in artificial intelligence-powered smartphones and data centers, according to an industry organisation forecast. — Reuters pic

Global chip demand to hit record US$697b in 2025, driven by AI devices and data centres

This photo taken on June 5, 2019 shows grounded China Southern Airlines Boeing 737 MAX aircraft parked in a line at Urumqi airport, in China's western Xinjiiang region. China said today it would launch 15 measures to bolster the development of its western provinces with the construction of logistical infrastructure such as ports and aviation hubs. — AFP pic

China unveils 15 measures for ‘new urbanisation’ with ports, aviation hubs to bolster trade links and revitalise western regions

China’s central bank has outlined a moderately loose monetary plan aimed at boosting domestic demand to spur growth, days after President Xi Jinping called for more proactive macroeconomic policies. — Reuters pic

China’s central bank pledges ‘moderately loose’ policy with interest rate cuts and reforms to boost domestic demand

Tesla electric vehicles are parked in a storage lot outside a disused movie theatre in Scottsdale, Arizona, US, June 11, 2024. — Reuters pic

Billions spent, yet targets missed: The UK’s electric vehicle dilemma

US President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel’s proposed US$14.9 billion (RM67 billion) purchase of US Steel citing national security concerns, in a potentially fatal blow to the deal after a year-long review. — Reuters pic

What’s next for Nippon Steel and US Steel after Biden blocks US$15b merger over national security fears?

 A large integrated solar-hydrogen farm, located in the tidal flat area of eastern China, has officially commenced operations. — AFP pic

China's first coastal solar-hydrogen project begins operation in Jiangsu, promises major emissions cuts

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (third from left) visits the exhibition booths during the 11th Global Organisation of Tamil Origin Meet at Dewan Sri Pinang in George Town on January 4, 2025. — Bernama pic

Penang hosts first Tamil diaspora conference outside Indian state in bid to boost economic ties

An electric car gets charged at a station that offers car charging points and fuel, in Sandvika near Oslo December 11, 2024. — Reuters pic

US car sales hit five-year high in 2024 with hybrids leading the charge

The leader of the conservative European People’s Party in the European Parliament is advocating for countermeasures in response to higher US import tariffs, should they be imposed, with EU tariffs to focus on US digital companies. — Reuters pic

EU conservative leader calls for counter tariffs on US tech giants if Trump imposes new trade barriers

US President Joe Biden is set to ban new offshore oil and gas development across 625 million acres (250 million hectares) of US coastal territory, Bloomberg News reported yesterday. — Reuters pic

Biden to prohibit new oil drilling in Atlantic, Pacific and parts of Gulf of Mexico in bid to solidify climate legacy, Bloomberg News reports

Microsoft president Brad Smith yesterday said the company is on track to pump about US$80 billion (RM360 billion) into artificial intelligence (AI) this fiscal year. — Reuters pic

US must lead AI innovation in tech race with China, says Microsoft as it plans US$80b investment this fiscal year

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First female pilot in China’s Xizang (Tibet): Breaking boundaries in a male-dominated sector