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DeepSeek valued at over US$50b as Tencent, JD.com join funding round, say reports
BEIJING, June 17 — Investors have valued Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek at more than US$50 billion (RM203 billion) in the company’s first fundraising round, reports said. The firm released its latest AI model in April, having stunned the world
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Frameworks alone not enough, Anwar urges businesses and innovators to drive Asean‑Russia cooperation
KAZAN, June 17 — Finalisation of the Asean-Russia Strategic Programme on Trade and Investment Cooperation 2026-2035 is a shot in the arm for the next leap in economic ties, but an enabling environment is key to turning them into reality,
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World Cup 2026: RTM apologises after technical glitch disrupts France-Senegal live stream for Malaysian fans
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 – Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) has issued a formal apology to football fans following a technical glitch on its RTMKlik platform that disrupted the live broadcast of the France-Senegal World Cup match earlier today. The disruption
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IIUM rector Osman Bakar is Malaysia’s Tokoh Maal Hijrah 2026
PUTRAJAYA, June 17 — International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Rector Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Osman Bakar was named the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah at the national-level Maal Hijrah 1448H/2026 celebration at Putra Mosque here today. At the same ceremony, renowned
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Shein out at BHV as Paris retailer changes hands and charts new course
PARIS, June 17 — French department store BHV and online fast-fashion retailer Shein have ended their partnership, just seven months after the opening of a permanent Shein shop in the Paris department store triggered controversy and widespread criticism. Société des
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Fujitsu chairman quits over ‘woman-related inappropriate conduct’ scandal
TOKYO, June 17 — Fujitsu’s chairman has stepped down over “woman-related inappropriate conduct”, the Japanese computing systems firm told AFP on Wednesday. Hidenori Furuta’s departure, effective Tuesday, came after the company became aware of the issue this month, a spokesman
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Putin hosts Asean leaders as G7 ramps up pressure over Ukraine war
KAZAN (Russia), June 17 — President Vladimir Putin hosts a summit of South-east Asian leaders in the central Russian city of Kazan from Wednesday, as the West pressures Moscow to end its Ukraine offensive. Putin has sought to deepen political
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China threatens retaliation as Taiwan launches ‘spy tip-off’ intelligence website
BEIJING, June 17 — China vowed on Wednesday to take “resolute countermeasures” in response to Taiwan launching a website for Chinese citizens to leak intelligence, state media reported. China claims democratic Taiwan is part of its territory and has threatened
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G7 moves to tackle rising global debt risks as leaders warn of growing financial instability worldwide
EVIAN-LES-BAINS (France), June 17 — G7 leaders on Tuesday pledged to step up efforts to address high debt burdens among developing countries, including middle-income countries not currently eligible for a debt relief initiative launched by the broader Group of 20
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Works minister says rising construction material costs still manageable, contractors able to absorb increases
KUCHING, June 17 — The increase in the cost of construction materials following the global energy crisis and disruptions to the world’s supply chain is still at a manageable level. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that for
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