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South Korea warns of possible AI use in banking hacks
SEOUL, Oct 6 — Artificial intelligence may have been used in a string of cyberattacks targeting South Korea’s financial sector, the president said today, as police announced the launch of […]
Euro slides as concerns about French debt mount
NEW YORK, Oct 6 — The euro slid yesterday to its lowest level against the dollar in 17 months on worries about France’s high debt and deficits, which have sent […]
US approves US$1b arms sale to UAE
WASHINGTON, Oct 6 — The United States today announced the approval of a US$1 billion (RM4.08 billion) sale to the United Arab Emirates of up to 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill […]
Ringgit opens slightly higher against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, although the greenback remained supported by expectations of higher US interest rates. At 8am, the […]
Ringgit rises against Asean currencies but slips against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The ringgit closed higher against most Asean currencies but eased against the US dollar on Monday, amid renewed concerns over France’s public finances following a […]
Switzerland moves towards referendum on Malaysia trade deal amid palm oil, labour concerns
GENEVA, Oct 5 — Switzerland looks on course Monday to hold a referendum on a trade deal with Malaysia, with opponents believing the agreement endangers tropical rainforests and lacks proper […]
Bursa Malaysia edges higher as risk appetite improves
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Bursa Malaysia closed slightly higher today, in line with upbeat regional markets, as improved risk appetite was supported by softer US labour data, that reduced […]
Abang Johari says Sarawak semiconductor chips enter Chinese electricity meter market
KUCHING, Oct 5 — Sarawak semiconductor chips have now entered the Chinese market for use in electricity meters, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said […]
Zetrix AI shares fall 35pc after JPJ suspends services through collection agents
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Zetrix AI Bhd’s share price fell during mid-morning trading following the Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) suspension of MyEG Sdn Bhd and Zetrix AI Bhd’s […]
Bursa Malaysia gains on Wall Street lead as weak US payrolls temper Fed rate hike expectations
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s gains after softer US payroll growth eased expectations of an immediate Federal Reserve rate increase. […]