Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Indonesia is preparing to integrate artificial intelligence into major government initiatives, including its $15 billion free meals programme, as part of a broader economic development strategy. The move positions the nation to compete regionally with more advanced tech economies.
A 12th-grader from Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted has secured admission to Georgia Tech's prestigious computer science programme, ranked fifth in the US, following a standout application built around self-developed artificial intelligence applications.
Robotaxi failures to yield to emergency vehicles are forcing regulators worldwide to impose stricter safety standards, even as manufacturers claim their systems are safer than human drivers.
Amazon announced it has achieved water positive status in India, returning more water to communities than it consumes. The milestone comes as tech giants face increasing scrutiny over environmental impacts of resource-intensive AI data centre projects.