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Meta says Malaysia's social media licensing plan lacks clarity, threatens innovation

Malaysia said in July it will require social media platforms and messaging services with more than eight million users to obtain a license, as part of efforts to curb financial scams, cyberbullying and sexual crimes online.

2 days ago
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Gaming firms look for love from recast Creative Economy Ministry

The ministry is no longer in charge of tourism and now has a deputy head with a gaming investment background, which has developers hoping for more government attention to address longstanding issues of their industry. ...

5 days ago
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Indonesia bets on Southeast Asia's first battery plant to become EV hub

After being chosen by a joint venture of South Korea's Hyundai and LG for the $1.1 billion factory, Indonesia is now looking to boost investment to give it an edge in the race to become a regional EV hub. ...

5 days ago

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TSMC suspended shipments to China firm after chip found on Huawei processor, sources say

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company suspended shipments to China-based chip designer Sophgo after a chip it made was found on a Huawei AI processor, according to two people familiar with the matter.

5 days ago
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No profit, no IPO: Insiders sum up VC investment mood

Numerous businesses listed in recent years were not ready and therefore struggled to meet investor expectations after going public, according to Raghav Kapoor, CEO of investment research network Smartkarma.

1 week ago
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Investors eye Indonesia for AI amid low energy costs, favorable policies

In addition to affordable energy, tech industry insiders have praised Indonesia's “very welcoming stance” on foreign direct investment.

1 week ago
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Slow 5G rollout jeopardizes RI tech advancement

Without a robust communication infrastructure, experts warn, Southeast Asia’s biggest economy will fall behind regional peers in industries that demand high-speed, low-latency connectivity.

1 week ago
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Microsoft introduces autonomous AI agents

Microsoft has moved fast in pushing generative AI technology to everyday users, largely using the models from its $13 billion partnership with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT.

1 week ago
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Ramp up R&D investment to compete, urges Indonesian AI expert in Dubai

RoboTechX Lab founder Judhi Prasetyo says that research and development is where Indonesia's once-thriving tech industry is falling flat, warning that not doing so risks the country losing its competitive edge and failing its up-and-coming talent.

2 weeks ago
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RI start-ups need local presence in US to secure follow-up funding: VC firm

Indonesian start-up founders aiming to secure follow-up funding from American or European venture capital firms must establish a significant presence in these regions, according to Sean O’Sullivan, managing general partner at United States-based venture capital firm SOSV.

2 weeks ago
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WhiteCoat to acquire telemedicine platform Good Doctor

WhiteCoat has set its target on entering at least two more markets in Asia, while also planning to explore funding opportunities to fuel its next phase of growth.

2 weeks ago
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Internal TikTok documents show prioritization of traffic over well-being

The papers reveal TikTok's awareness of its platform's appeal and its recommendation algorithm, which offers a seemingly endless chain of short videos.

2 weeks ago
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Tesla CEO Musk unveils 'Cybercab', 'Robovan' as focus shifts to automation

Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased a two-door robotaxi with gull-wing doors and no steering wheel or pedals at a much-hyped event on Thursday, sticking to long-held promises of autonomous cars driving long-term growth at the electric vehicle maker.

3 weeks ago
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ByteDance cuts over 700 jobs in Malaysia in shift towards AI moderation

The employees, most of whom were involved in the firm's content moderation operations, were informed of their dismissal by email late Wednesday, the sources said, requesting anonymity as they were not authorized to speak to media. 

3 weeks ago
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Ministry blocks e-commerce app Temu to protect local firms

The operation of Chinese e-commerce Temu has been blocked in Indonesia after industry groups urged the government to take the app down over concerns that it threatened local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

3 weeks ago
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Tech giants prefer Malaysia for data centers, RI govt minister admits

Despite its large population and abundant renewable energy resources, Indonesia is trailing Malaysia in attracting foreign direct investment to the industry.

3 weeks ago
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Ministry wants Chinese e-commerce app Temu taken down

The Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Ministry has announced an interministerial meeting over the recent entry of Chinese e-commerce platform Temu into Indonesia.

3 weeks ago
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Musk's X pays millions in Brazil fines... to wrong account

X, formerly known as Twitter, racked up $5.2 million in fines for failing to comply with a series of court orders.

3 weeks ago
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OpenAI closes $6.6b funding haul with investment from Microsoft, Nvidia

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has raised US$6.6 billion from investors, which could value the company at $157 billion and cement its position as one of the most valuable private companies in the world.

4 weeks ago
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Epic Games accuses Samsung, Google of scheme to block app rivals

"Fortnite" video game maker Epic Games on Monday accused Alphabet's Google and Samsung, the world's largest Android phone manufacturer, of conspiring to protect Google's Play store from competition.

1 month ago
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Brazil judge says will lift Musk's X ban if $1.8m fine paid

A Brazilian judge locked in a legal row with X owner Elon Musk on Friday said he would reinstate the social network in Brazil if a fine of around US$1.8 million was paid.

1 month ago
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Vietnam says SpaceX plans $1.5 billion Starlink investment

Months of talks on the offer of Starlink's satellite internet connection and other communications services were put on hold at the end of 2023, sources familiar with the matter had told Reuters earlier this year, although they resumed later.

1 month ago
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Court gives 5 days for X to validate its Brazil legal representative

Brazilian law requires foreign companies to have a legal representative to operate in the country, who would assume the legal responsibilities for the firm locally.

1 month ago
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French media sue Google for $1.1 billion over advertising

The move comes after the French competition watchdog fined Google 220 million euros in June 2021 for favouring its own services in the online advertising sector.

1 month ago
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Suspected data breach raises concerns about planned core tax system

The Finance Ministry’s Taxation Directorate General has denied reports of a data breach involving sensitive taxpayer information following an internal investigation.

1 month ago
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AI development cannot be left to market whim, UN experts warn

The development of artificial intelligence should not be guided by market forces alone, UN experts cautioned on Thursday, calling for the creation of tools for global cooperation.

1 month ago
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Bali to get autonomous transit system to ease congestion: Minister

The trackless tram system resembles one being built by the same company in Nusantara, the future capital city under construction in East Kalimantan.

1 month ago
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YouTube and Shopee partner in Southeast Asia e-commerce tie-up

Under the YouTube Shopping tie-up, people will be able to purchase goods viewed on YouTube through links to Shopee, which is owned by Southeast Asian technology conglomerate Sea Ltd.

1 month ago
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Google wins challenge against 1.49-billion-euro EU antitrust fine

The Luxembourg-based General Court mostly agreed with the European Union competition enforcer's assessments of the case, but annulled the fine.

1 month ago
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New OJK warning on P2P lending apps leaves users unfazed

The OJK's latest initiative to deter people from taking out loans they cannot afford might not be as effective as intended, according to several frequent borrowers who spoke to the Post.

1 month ago

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