By the end of this decade, the distinction between Malaysia’s “digital economy” and its traditional economy could begin to disappear. Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving rapidly beyond the chatbot. The next generation of agentic systems will increasingly execute workflows, analyse complex information and coordinate decisions with limited human intervention. Physical AI will push that intelligence…
Salem Baliyouha: Artificial intelligence does not cancel out talent. The future of media is based on the integration between humans and technology The session “Economic Media in the Age of Platforms”, held as part of Arab media Summit 2026 in Dubai, explored how economic content is evolving amid changing audience behaviour and the rapid shift…
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Australia’s newly appointed Business Champion for Brunei Darussalam, Lisa Rodgers PSM, has concluded her inaugural visit to the Sultanate, reinforcing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and education. Rodgers, who is also chief executive officer of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), was in Brunei from June 29 to July 1 as…
JAKARTA: South-East Asia’s booming digital economy will translate into lasting economic power only if countries can retain more of the value created by digital platforms and artificial intelligence, Indonesian Communications and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said. Speaking at the Asia Economic Summit in Jakarta on Wednesday (June 17), Meutya said rapid growth alone was…
The global economy is built on three major pillars: economic trends, technology, and trade. Changes in these economic pillars drive economic shifts locally and internationally. Analyzing global economic shifts is important to effectively explore emerging markets, vet investment opportunities, and make strategic business and political decisions. Here are three major ways digital platforms have transformed…
As tensions between Israel and Iran escalated in March 2026, a new risk has started to emerge for India. It is not just about oil or trade. It is also about misinformation powered by artificial intelligence. Experts say this mix is beginning to affect public behavior and market sentiment. The digital war that has begun…
The Big Development In offices from New York to Nairobi, a curious pattern is emerging: professionals are doing more work in less time, yet the invoice often looks exactly the same. Generative tools are quietly taking over tasks that once devoured evenings and weekends — turning rough notes into polished decks, structuring research, drafting code…
By Salami Abdul MOHAMMED The tourism industry contributed US$4.82 billion to Ghana’s economy in 2024 which made up 5.7 percent of its GDP. Tourism employs 370,000 Ghanaians directly. Compared to its African neighbors such as Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania, Ghana is underperforming. With Ghana having recently come out of stabilization and now seeing its cedi…
March 10, 2026 PHNOM PENH – By 2030, ASEAN is forecast to rank as the fourth-biggest economy globally. The bloc’s digital economy is also projected to grow to $560 billion by 2030, fuelling employment growth and technological innovation across Southeast Asia. Analysts believe that Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam will spearhead Asean’s economic progress…
]]> A non-governmental organisation, Skyewise Foundation, has highlighted the importance of digital skills in strengthening women’s economic power and leadership, noting that technology-driven competencies such as cybersecurity can open new opportunities for women in the global workforce. The organisation made this known during the Skills4Her conference held on Saturday in Abuja to commemorate International Women’s…
