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Palo Alto: Six predictions on securing the New AI Economy for 2026
In 2026, it will be the Year of the Defender, where AI-driven defences tip the scale in the defence’s favour
Digital race reshaping Malaysia’s RM158 billion SME market
As nation edges closer to becoming fully cashless society, shift towards digital payments becomes necessary evolution
What Asean’s small businesses really need for a truly inclusive digital economy
The Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement promises to unlock up to US$2 trillion in growth by harmonising digital policies and easing cross-border trade. But for the region’s 71 million MSMEs, the real challenge is far more basic: navigating slow, fragmented and costly processes that make “Asean as one market” feel out of reach. Small business owners still struggle with inconsistent taxes, months-long product registrations and a lack of clear, practical guidance. What they need is simplicity, speed, affordability and a unified, actionable knowledge base that helps them comply and compete across borders. True digital integration goes beyond policy—it requires an ecosystem that empowers MSMEs to thrive.
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M. Nasir charity concert at UPSI raises funds for music scholarships
Over 5,500 fans attended M. Nasir's Pati Drum charity concert at UPSI, raising an estimated RM500,000 for student scholarships and endowments
Malaysian actress Nadia Kesuma dies in Jeddah of heart issue
Actress Nadia Kesuma passed away in Jeddah from a heart condition. She'll be buried in Saudi Arabia
US strike kills militant linked to deadly Syria attack on Americans
A US strike in Syria killed a militant leader linked to a deadly December ambush on American personnel, as operations against Islamic State continue.
NASA rolls out moon rocket for historic Artemis 2 crew mission
NASA's SLS moon rocket is on the launch pad for final testing ahead of the Artemis 2 mission, which will send four astronauts on a lunar flyby as early as February.
