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RM480 mln to circulate in local economy as Sirung EPC project supports over 1,500 jobs
dayakdaily29d ago

RM480 mln to circulate in local economy as Sirung EPC project supports over 1,500 jobs

By Karen Bong KUCHING, May 26: Nearly RM480 million from the almost RM1 billion Sirung Production Platform project is expected to circulate through the domestic economy while supporting livelihoods and creating opportunities for more than 1,500 personnel directly and indirectly involved in the project. Brooke Holding Sdn Bhd chairman Dato Sri Dr Wan Lizozman Wan [...]

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US students on why they booed their pro-AI graduation speakers: ‘They’re not reading the room’
theguardiantheguardian29d ago

US students on why they booed their pro-AI graduation speakers: ‘They’re not reading the room’

Recent college grads are not very fond of commencement speakers hyping up a technology they see as a threat to their career prospects When Jacob Pagel graduated from Middle Tennessee State University this spring, predictions about artificial intelligence already had him questioning the value of his degree. Then a music executive started preaching about AI’s transformative power during a commencement speech. “This industry will change on you in a heartbeat. It has already changed more in the last 10 years than in the 50 years prior ... AI is rewriting production as we sit here,” said Scott Borchetta , CEO of the record label Big Machine. After a few stray boos from graduates, he doubled down: “Deal with it.” Continue reading...

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Quad to launch critical minerals framework to strengthen critical mineral supply chains in Indo-Pacific: US Secretary of State
australianherald29d ago

Quad to launch critical minerals framework to strengthen critical mineral supply chains in Indo-Pacific: US Secretary of State

New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): The Quad nations will establish a new framework to secure critical mineral supply chains, marking a significant expansion of economic and security cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region. The framework aims to combine economic policies and coordinate investments to safeguard key sectors against supply disruptions. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the initiative durin

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51% of Struggling Consumers Are Paid by the Hour
pymnts29d ago

51% of Struggling Consumers Are Paid by the Hour

The paycheck-to-paycheck economy is becoming less about spending habits and more about the way Americans get paid. The November PYMNTS Intelligence report “Income Instability Is Redefining the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy” found that 66% of U.S. consumers live paycheck to paycheck. That share dipped slightly from September, but it remained above levels seen two years ago. [...] The post 51% of Struggling Consumers Are Paid by the Hour appeared first on PYMNTS.com .

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SEBI to launch pilot project for tokenisation of corporate bonds
newsable_asianetnews29d ago

SEBI to launch pilot project for tokenisation of corporate bonds

SEBI will launch a pilot project for tokenising corporate bonds using Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the 6-9 month project aims to improve liquidity and automate settlements in the corporate bond market.

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SK hynix Unveils iHBM With Built-In Cooling for AI Accelerators
newsable_asianetnews29d ago

SK hynix Unveils iHBM With Built-In Cooling for AI Accelerators

SK hynix unveils iHBM, a new packaging tech with built-in cooling channels to combat heat in next-gen AI memory. This innovation cuts thermal resistance by over 30%, ensuring stable performance and is planned for the HBM5 generation.

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The Next-Gen Commerce Playbook: Turning Checkout Into a Compounding Customer Loop
pymnts29d ago

The Next-Gen Commerce Playbook: Turning Checkout Into a Compounding Customer Loop

Checkout has long been treated as the final step in the customer journey. Today, it is proving to be something more consequential: a primary driver of growth, loyalty and long-term competitive advantage. The stakes have never been higher. As commerce evolves toward more automated and artificial intelligence (AI)-mediated experiences, merchants risk losing direct control over [...] The post The Next-Gen Commerce Playbook: Turning Checkout Into a Compounding Customer Loop appeared first on PYMNTS.com .

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