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MyDigital ID Phase 2 sandbox involves 18 banks
KUALA LUMPUR: Eighteen banking institutions have confirmed participation in the Phase 2 Sandbox for the phased, orderly integration of MyDigital ID into the financial sector, in line with international best […]
Indonesia sets target for garlic sufficiency by end of decade
The government aims to make Indonesia self-sufficient in garlic before the end of the decade, stepping up efforts to reduce import dependence. Read full story Date: 23 January, 2026 7:00 […]
Growth forecast to cool in 2026
The economy may be heading into a slower growth phase this year, but AmBank Group chief economist Firdaos Rosli says the moderation reflects a “normalisation” after last year’s front-loading boost […]
BoK becomes first central bank to use in-house AI
The Bank of Korea (BoK) and Internet giant Naver have unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) model built exclusively for the central bank, marking what officials describe as the first deployment […]
‘BI to remain professional with strong governance’
Bank Indonesia (BI) governor Perry Warjiyo has promised that the central bank will maintain a high degree of professionalism, as the central bank’s independence is under scrutiny in the wake […]
Ontario’s Ford rallies auto sector
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and automotive industry leaders doubled down on their opposition to Canada’s trade truce with China, warning that opening the door to Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and […]
Berkshire’s Abel to cut Kraft Heinz loss in post-Buffett era
It took just three weeks for Berkshire Hathaway’s Greg Abel to cut the final tether to one of Warren Buffett’s rare mistakes: The decade-long underperformance of Kraft Heinz Co. Read […]
Dimon flags ‘economic disaster’ over rate cap
JPMorgan Chase chief executive officer (CEO) Jamie Dimon warns that a proposal to cap credit card interest rates would amount to economic disaster, while US President Donald Trump doubled down […]
Argentina’s economy shrinks more than expected after midterms
Argentina’s economy contracted for a second consecutive month in November on the heels of a crunch midterm election that has precipitated a sharp market selloff. Read full story Date: 23 […]
Intel results to spotlight firm’s turnaround efforts
Intel shareholders are optimistic about the company’s results like they have not been for many quarters, betting the turnaround chief executive officer (CEO) Lip-Bu Tan promised was taking root and […]