The Digital Equity Act was intended to fill gaps and cover unmet needs that surfaced during the massive broadband rollout.
SEOUL: South Korea's central bank halted its digital currency testing project, telling participating banks it will temporarily pause discussions related to the initiative.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Monday (June 09, 2025)
MOST Asian currencies and equities rose on Monday in holiday-thinned trading, with a focus on this week's Federal Reserve policy meeting, where it is almost certain the central bank will cut its key interest rate, the only question being by how much.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Wednesday (March 12, 2025)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Monday (Jan 13, 2025)
HAVING used traditional teaching methods throughout his career, Adonis Joel was amazed at how digitalisation can greatly facilitate and enhance teaching process and experience.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Friday (Nov 22, 2024)
Thailand's economy is expected to grow 3% this year, supported by the government's digital wallet stimulus programme, new fiscal-year budget spending and an expanded government equity fund, a senior finance ministry official has announced.
Thailand's baht has been more volatile and the central bank will closely monitor the currency to ensure its movements will not impact the business sector, an assistant governor has announced,
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam continues to make significant strides in women's leadership and decision-making roles as highlighted in the country's recent Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA) progress report.
Asian currencies and stocks climbed on Monday in holiday-thinned trading, with investors focussing on this week's Federal Reserve policy meeting where it is almost certain the central bank will cut its key interest rate, the only question being by how much.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Monday (Sept 16, 2024)
WITH over 21 years of experience at Liberty Mutual across leadership roles in the United States, India and Malaysia, Liberty General Insurance Bhd chief executive officer Puneet Pasricha (Pasha) has been instrumental in shaping the company's people-first culture and long-term strategy.
KOTA BARU: The Finance Ministry will begin negotiations with telecommunications companies regarding equity in Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), says Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa.
THE Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has unveiled its latest Alternative Funding Programme this year to help entrepreneurs who are facing economic challenges in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
THE global capital markets have been experiencing a marked increase in digital adoption across various digital platforms.
KUALA LUMPUR: Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM) has launched the nation’s first corporate venture capital (CVC) programme to advance the domestic venture capital and private equity ecosystem via stimulating corporate investments by large public listed companies (PLCs).
PETALING JAYA: Solarvest Holdings Bhd (Solarvest) is expected to allocate up to RM1 million for its Solarvest Innovation Lab 2023 (SIL 2023) start-up accelerator programme.
Khazanah Nasional Bhd and its subsidiary, Jelawang Capital, have selected their first five venture capital (VC) firms under the Emerging Fund Managers' Programme (EMP) and Regional Fund Managers' Initiative (RFI) to nurture local VC fund managers and cultivate a more vibrant VC capital ecosystem.