SEOUL (June 22): South Korea's top trade negotiator said on Sunday that he would raise concerns about potential US restrictions on chipmakers in China when he meets US officials in Washington this week for the third round of technical discussions in tariff talks.

South Korea to raise concerns to US over potential curbs on chipmakers' China operations

KUALA LUMPUR (June 21): Tech giant Google’s investment in Malaysia is expected to continue driving Malaysia’s artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing economy.

Zafrul: Google’s investment to continue driving Malaysia’s AI economy, strengthening cybersecurity

The review of e-commerce legislation, which began in April last year to develop a more responsive legal framework for regulating the industry and protecting consumer interests, is expected to be completed by August.

Review of e-commerce laws to be completed by August, says Armizan

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) start-up xAI Corp lured enough investors to its US$5 billion (RM21.3 billion) debt deal by offering sweeter pricing on Friday.

Musk’s xAI lures investors to sweetened US$5b debt deal

A US official has informed leading global semiconductor companies of plans to cancel waivers allowing them to use American technology in China, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

US prepares action targeting allies’ chip plants in China, WSJ reports

Meta said on Friday it has teamed up with Oakley to release AI-powered smart glasses, expanding its push into wearable tech after the success of Ray-Ban Meta glasses.

Meta partners with sports eyewear brand Oakley to launch AI-powered glasses

SoftBank Group Corp founder Masayoshi Son is seeking to team up with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) to realise what could be his biggest bet yet — a trillion-dollar industrial complex in Arizona to build robots and artificial intelligence (AI).

Masayoshi Son pitches US$1 tril US AI hub to TSMC, Trump team, Bloomberg reports

Tesla's first China grid-scale battery storage station using its megapack batteries will be located in Shanghai, local media Yicai reported on Friday.

Tesla, Shanghai sign US$557m energy storage station deal — report

South Korea's SK Group will invest around seven trillion won (US$5.11 billion or RM21.74 billion) including US$4 billion from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon's cloud services provider, to build a data centre in the southern city of Ulsan, the Science Ministry said on Friday.

South Korea says SK and Amazon to invest US$5b in country's biggest data centre

Baidu Inc is planning to launch its Apollo Go robotaxi service in Malaysia and Singapore as early as this year, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the company continues to expand its global footprint.

China’s Baidu eyes robotaxi expansion to Malaysia, Singapore this year — Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he extended the June 19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the US assets of short-video app TikTok for 90 more days.

Trump says signed order extending deadline for TikTok closing

Theta Edge Bhd (KL:THETA) is forming a joint venture company (JVCo) with Agmo Holdings Bhd (KL:AGMO) to accelerate the commercialisation of artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and platform-based services, with an initial emphasis on public sector transformation.

Theta Edge and Agmo form JV to drive AI and blockchain innovation

Alphabet's Google faced a potential setback on Thursday as an adviser to Europe's highest court sided with EU antitrust regulators in the company's fight against a record €4.34 billion (US$4.98 billion or RM21.2 billion) fine levied seven years ago.

Google faces setback as EU court adviser backs antitrust regulators

The Melaka government is exploring a collaboration with Fujifilm Healthcare to attract future investments or the potential establishment of a healthcare research and development (R&D) centre.

Melaka eyes collaboration with Fujifilm Healthcare to establish R&D centre, says chief minister

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To capitalise on the growing influence and opportunities of digitalisation in the service sector, the World Bank Group has called for a framework that balances technological change with policy reform across the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region.

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Ministry of Digital launches RAI Portal for non-citizens

The Ministry of Digital and the National Digital Department (JDN) have launched a non-citizen segment on the MyGovernment Portal.

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KUALA LUMPUR (June 22): The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) has held discussions with leading tech giant&nbsp;Intel&nbsp;regarding the Intel’s plans on reinvestment and expansion of its operations in Malaysia.

Zafrul: Intel, Vishay set to expand semiconductor presence in Malaysia

JOHOR BAHRU (June 22): The OCBC Group has committed more than RM11 billion in financing to businesses in Johor since the start of 2024, as part of its long-term commitment to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).&nbsp;

OCBC commits over RM11b to Johor businesses, eyes further support for Johor-Singapore SEZ

KUALA LUMPUR (June 22): Malaysia’s discussions with the United States trade representative and the US secretary of commerce on ongoing tariff-related negotiations have made good progress, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Miti: Malaysia-US tariff talks making good progress

(June 21): FedEx Corp's founder and former chief executive officer Frederick Smith, who started the global delivery conglomerate with more than a dozen planes in the 1970s, has died, the company's CEO Raj Subramaniam said in memo to staff posted on its website on Saturday.

FedEx founder and exec chairman Frederick Smith has passed away, CEO tells staff

SYDNEY/JERUSALEM/TOKYO/LONDON (June 22): An organisation that monitors flight risks warned on Sunday that US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites could heighten the threat to American operators in the region, as some airlines cancelled flights to and from Dubai and Doha.

US airlines face heightened risks as global carriers bypass Middle East after attacks on Iran

ALOR SETAR (June 22): Kedah recorded RM4.2 billion in investments in the first quarter of this year (1Q2025), which is expected to generate over 1,400 job opportunities.

Kedah records investments totalling RM4.2b in 1Q2025

KUALA LUMPUR (June 22): The implementation of the new electricity tariff schedule&nbsp;starting July 1 is a clear reflection of the major reforms being undertaken by the government, particularly in the national energy sector, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Fahmi: New electricity tariff reflects major reform in national energy sector

KUALA LUMPUR (June 22): The appointment of PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar and Pakatan Harapan (PH) secretary general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail as joint election directors is expected to give PKR an edge in the upcoming elections.

Fahmi: Nurul Izzah, Saifuddin Nasution’s appointment gives PKR advantage in upcoming elections

(June 22): The UK and its military assets weren’t involved in US strikes on Iran’s main nuclear sites, and is calling for a diplomatic solution to the crisis. &nbsp;

UK says it’s not involved in US strikes on Iran, urges talks

KUCHING (June 22): Interference by major powers such as the United States in the Iran-Israel conflict will only worsen the situation and undermine regional stability, as well as the global economy, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday.

Anwar: US’ action in Iran-Israel conflict worsens situation, undermines stability

SINGAPORE (June 22): Singapore Prime Minister&nbsp;Lawrence Wong is making&nbsp;a five-day official visit to China from&nbsp;Sunday, at the invitation of Premier Li Qiang, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

Singapore PM undertakes introductory visit to China, will attend Summer Davos

SEOUL (June 22): South Korea's top trade negotiator said on Sunday that he would raise concerns about potential US&nbsp;restrictions on chipmakers in China when he meets US officials in Washington this week for the third round of technical discussions in tariff talks.

KUALA LUMPUR (June 22): The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) is the best platform to manage ethical issues of journalists, including the recent publication of an infographic regarding the appointment of Inspector General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail by a local newspaper, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Fahmi: Malaysia Media Council best platform to manage journalists’ ethical issues

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KYIV (June 22): Around 10,000 Russian soldiers are fighting in Russia's Kursk region, about 90 square kilometres&nbsp;(35 square miles) of which is controlled by Ukraine, Ukraine's top military commander said.

Ukraine fighting 10,000 Russian troops in Kursk region, Ukrainian commander says

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