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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Food and Tech: How Two Companies Are Boosting Malaysia's Digital Economy

In 2024, Malaysia's digital economy is expected to hit a whopping US$7. 88 billion! That's a lot of money. Two companies, Good Foodie Media and Involve Asia, are playing a big part in this growth. These companies are part of MDEC's FOX Programme, which helps high-growth businesses become tech supers

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Big Tech's Unexpected Ally: The Story of Gaetz

Representative Gaetz has long been vocal about his critical stance on Big Tech power and has even partnered with Democrats to support regulation efforts. Despite his controversial past, including investigations for sex trafficking and misconduct, he was recently chosen as attorney general, causing q

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Trump's Truth Social Faces Criticism and New Directions

Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, is pushing back against a recent Washington Post article. The article suggested that the company is struggling, even though Trump recently won the election. Most of TMTG's 650, 000 shareholders are small investors who believed in

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Nov 20 2024FINANCE

Blending Old and New: How Double Exponential Smoothing and Deep Learning Team Up to Predict Stock Prices

Financial markets are getting smarter with the blend of modern deep learning (DL) and classic time series forecasting methods. Researchers have created a unique hybrid model to predict stock prices for General Electric (GE), Microsoft (MSFT), and Amazon (AMZN). This model combines Double Exponential

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Nov 20 2024SPORTS

Focus: What Really Boosts Athletes' Throws?

You might think that athletes do better when they focus on where they want to go, like a far target. But a study had college students throw a medicine ball while switching their focus between near and far targets. Surprisingly, focusing on the far target didn't make much difference. Instead, when th

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's New AI 'Helpers' Do More Than Just Chat

At a recent conference in Chicago, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared some exciting news about the company's latest artificial intelligence tools. These aren't your average chatbots; they're more like personal assistants that can handle tasks for you, both at work and in your personal life. Think of

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Nov 20 2024ENVIRONMENT

Greening Giant Economies: How Tech and Smart Cities Cut Emissions

Big countries face a tricky balance: they need to grow and produce more, but they also need to keep their environment clean. A recent study looked at how industrial production, green energy, new tech, energy efficiency, and city growth affect carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the top ten industriali

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Nov 20 2024BUSINESS

Shortline Railroads: Embrace Tech or Risk Extinction

Meet Michael Miller, the CEO of Genesee & Wyoming, the biggest shortline railroad operator. He's got a wake-up call for the industry. "It's time to get moving, " he said at a recent conference. With 125 years under their belt, these railroads can't rely on old tricks to stay profitable. They must bl

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

China’s Military Might on Display: Stealth Jets and Drone Motherships

Last week, China showcased its advanced military technology at the Zhuhai Airshow. The event, held every two years, offers a rare glimpse into China’s military and industrial prowess. Experts see this as China’s attempt to match the U. S. in military capabilities, highlighting their efforts to moder

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Nov 20 2024BUSINESS

Green Tech and ESG: How Chinese Firms Are Leading the Way

The manufacturing industry has long been known for its environmental impact. But times are changing. Many companies are now looking to go green. They want to make sure their business practices are good for both people and the planet. This is where something called ESG performance comes in. ESG stand

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