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AI boom is turning Malaysia’s palm oil estates into data centres
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/11/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s palm oil giants, long-blamed for razing rainforests, fuelling toxic haze and driving orangutans to the brink of extinction, are recasting themselves as unlikely champions in a different, potentially greener race: the quest to lure the world’s artificial intelligence (AI) data centres to the Southeast Asian country.
Oil and gas firms resist pressure to end ‘greenwashing’
AFP, Published on 23/10/2025
» PARIS - Oil and gas companies have increasingly come under legal attack over their role in contributing to global warming, yet unlike other industries that face tougher regulations they have not abandoned their climate marketing claims.
China's intense EV rivalry tests Thailand's local production goals
Reuters, Published on 04/07/2025
» Hyper-competition in China's electric vehicle sector is spilling over to its biggest market in Asia, Thailand, as smaller players struggle to compete with dominant BYD, putting ambitious local production plans at risk.
Thaksin vows cheaper power to turn Thailand into data centre hub
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/03/2025
» Thailand aims to slash electricity costs by more than 25% by next year to emerge as a hub for data centres and artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of the governing Pheu Thai Party.
Resolutions for a cybersecure 2025
Business, Published on 07/03/2025
» The world saw a number of record-breaking data breaches in 2024 -- from the Taylor Swift concert ticket case, to an incident with 100 million Americans' medical records. Artificial intelligence technology as well as cybercrime advanced by leaps and bounds. So how can you stay on top of all this to ensure personal information security? Here are seven resolutions for 2025.
China’s universities get students up to speed on DeepSeek with new AI classes
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/02/2025
» In the wake of Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek's overnight success, the country's universities are racing to create courses centred on the home-grown firm shaking up the global AI industry.
Billionaire financier Bessent confirmed as Trump's treasury chief
AFP, Published on 28/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - Billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent won Senate approval Monday to become US Treasury secretary, placing him at the forefront of implementing Donald Trump's economic agenda -– which is already triggering global jitters.
Chevron's STEM Initiative Transforms Education
Published on 05/02/2024
» Chevron Enjoy Science project, a collaboration between Chevron Thailand and the SEAMEO STEM-ED, now in its second phase, has been running for the past eight years, aiming to foster innovation and democratise STEM education, catering not only to science majors. The initiative encompasses and connects STEM learning both inside and outside the classroom, in collaboration with leading national and international educational organisations. It strives to equip youth efficiently for the challenges of the 21st century, ensuring no one is left behind.
BP faces angry shareholders over climate plans
AFP, Published on 27/04/2023
» LONDON: Energy giant BP on Thursday faces a shareholder revolt over its decision to slow its energy transition, with activist investors promising to block the re-election of the head of the board of directors.
Rahm wins Masters crown to reclaim World No.1 spot
AFP, Published on 10/04/2023
» AUGUSTA (UNITED STATES) - Jon Rahm delivered tension-packed clutch shots down the stretch on Sunday to win the Masters, capturing his second major title to reclaim the world number one ranking.