KUALA LUMPUR (July 23): Supporters of forest-based carbon markets will point to the continual improvements made to methodologies as science advances, the increasing use of precision technologies to monitor impacts, and the opportunity they provide for transfering climate finance from the global north to the global south, as among reasons to use high quality credits as one of a package of tools to drive climate, biodiversity and local community gains.

Improving carbon markets can help finance large-scale climate action; rejecting them outright means potential is lost

Asian stocks are poised to fall early Monday as concerns over the health of the Chinese economy grow. US equity futures were steady.

Contracts in Australia, Hong Kong and mainland China point to an early loss at the Monday open, while moves in Asia may be exacerbated by thin liquidity with Japanese markets closed for a holiday.

Asian stocks poised to fall as China woes worsen

Inequality in the workplace is a tale as old as time. Inequality across genders, ethnicities and beliefs remains a significant challenge in the country, says Randstad’s Employer Brand Research Report. But adding to these issues is a new form of inequality — generational disparity.

Reforming the workplace

Concerns over taste and nutrition have led some consumers to shun prepared meals for takeout, which can be a costly and unhealthy habit. To change the perception of frozen meal kits, Meals in Minutes seeks to make cooking more convenient for busy individuals and offer quick, efficient solutions f...

Takeout: From fridge to fork

Malaysia made history at the Hangzhou Asian Games in China last year, securing a silver medal — its first ever for e-sports — in the Arena of Valor competition. This achievement was followed by an invitation to a prestigious pro league with a US$10 million (RM43.3 million) prize pool. Despite sur...

Gaming: Levelling up

Microsoft announced Wave 2 of Microsoft 365 Copilot, an update to its generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that introduces new features focused on work productivity and collaboration on Sept 16.

One of the new feature is Copilot Pages, a platform that creates a persistent collab...

Rollout: Microsoft launches new productivity-boosting AI features

Cybercriminals continue to target healthcare services, which can cripple critical infrastructure and services. In 2024, Cybersecurity Malaysia reported 2,518 security incidents including spam, fraud, malicious attempts and intrusion, among many others. A cybersecurity report by the National ICT A...

Toolkit: Cyber threats loom over healthcare industry

After more than 80 years in the making, artificial intelligence (AI) has finally reached a point of inflection with the advent of generative AI. Gen AI can redefine industries, reshape the labour market and challenge the capabilities of both individuals and corporations.

As we navigate ...

Ideas: Gen AI: A call to action for policymakers

During many conversations with business owners, one thing has become quite apparent in today’s job landscape. Just showing up to work isn’t enough anymore, and even traditional businesses are starting to realise that their incumbent workforce may be becoming outdated — at least from a skill set p...

Upskilling: Are new technologies making traditional employee skills obsolete?

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) has emerged as an instrument for financial inclusion, by providing simplified and often instantaneous credit approval. Yet, concerns have been raised about the overextension of credit to less financially literate populations.

This is because the integration of ...

Issues: Breaking down instant gratification

Eastern and Oriental (E&O) presents Andaman, the 760 acres of visionary masterplan that reimagines urban-island living. Experience seamless connectivity across the island with this thoughtfully planned masterplan, and a range of amenities that elevate the meaning of convenience.

Expect Nothing Ordinary

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong has been elected as Penang DAP chairman for the 2024/2027 term, replacing Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who has held the position since 1999.

Steven Sim elected new Penang DAP chief

In April 2022, Bank Negara Malaysia issued five digital banking licences, signalling a step towards financial inclusion in the country. Three of the digital banks — Aeon Bank (M) Bhd, GX Bank Bhd and Boost Bank Bhd — have since launched their platforms, saying they aim to cater to the underserved...

Cover Story: Banking for the underserved 

Malaysia made history at the Hangzhou Asian Games in China last year, securing a silver medal — its first ever for e-sports — in the Arena of Valor competition. This achievement was followed by an invitation to a prestigious pro league with a US$10 million (RM43.3 million) prize pool. Despite sur...

Inequality in the workplace is a tale as old as time. Inequality across genders, ethnicities and beliefs remains a significant challenge in the country, says Randstad’s Employer Brand Research Report. But adding to these issues is a new form of inequality — generational disparity.&nbsp;

Cybercriminals continue to target healthcare services, which can cripple critical infrastructure and services. In 2024, Cybersecurity Malaysia reported 2,518 security incidents including spam, fraud, malicious attempts and intrusion, among many others. A cybersecurity report by the National ICT A...

Microsoft announced Wave 2 of Microsoft 365 Copilot, an update to its generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that introduces new features focused on work productivity and collaboration on Sept 16.

One of the new feature is Copilot Pages, a platform that creates a persistent collab...

Concerns over taste and nutrition have led some consumers to shun prepared meals for takeout, which can be a costly and unhealthy habit. To change the perception of frozen meal kits, Meals in Minutes seeks to make cooking more convenient for busy individuals and offer quick, efficient solutions f...

During many conversations with business owners, one thing has become quite apparent in today’s job landscape. Just showing up to work isn’t enough anymore, and even traditional businesses are starting to realise that their incumbent workforce may be becoming outdated — at least from a skill set p...

Gone are the days when scammers relied on basic editing software like Adobe Photoshop, which itself is rapidly becoming a relic of the past as we enter the era of deepfakes — hyper-realistic videos generated using artificial intelligence (AI) that are capable of deceiving even the most discerning...

Cybersecurity: Beyond the naked eye

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) has emerged as an instrument for financial inclusion, by providing simplified and often instantaneous credit approval. Yet, concerns have been raised about the overextension of credit to less financially literate populations.

This is because the integration of ...

After more than 80 years in the making, artificial intelligence (AI) has finally reached a point of inflection with the advent of generative AI. Gen AI can redefine industries, reshape the labour market and challenge the capabilities of both individuals and corporations.

As we navigate ...

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 offers a seamless blend of speed and versatility, delivering meaningful upgrades for both casual use and productivity. Whether for work or play, it effortlessly fits into everyday life.

While the Fold 5 felt like it made small subtle changes to address the sh...

Tech In Review: Performance meets practicality

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<h3>MDEC opens applications for 2024 digital grants</h3>

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has announced the opening of applications for three key grants: the Digital Content Grant (DCG) for 2024/2025, the Malaysia Digital Ca...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany of Technology

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Parmigiani Fleurier’s new Toric collection is a vision of serene elegance

Eastern and Oriental (E&amp;O) presents Andaman, the 760 acres of visionary masterplan that reimagines urban-island living. Experience seamless connectivity across the island with this thoughtfully planned masterplan, and a range of amenities that elevate the meaning of convenience.

The creative industry was one of the first few that global tech leaders said would be made redundant when generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) came into existence. After a couple of years, creative roles across industries seem to be unaffected or, at most, to have gone through a phase of r...

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