South Korea's SK Hynix is in talks with Intel about a deal that would see it manufacture memory chips on US soil for the first time, three people familiar with the discussions said.

SK Hynix in talks with Intel about deal to make memory chips in the US for first time — Reuters

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Tuesday that competition and liability give AI companies enough reason to act individually on safety, appearing to break from calls by leaders of top AI firms for a coordinated slowdown in AI development.

Meta's Zuckerberg says AI labs have enough incentive to build safely

Nvidia Corp chief executive officer Jensen Huang dismissed the need for new artificial intelligence security regulations on Tuesday, arguing that market forces will help companies safely innovate.

Nvidia’s Huang says AI industry doesn’t need any new laws

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to attend US President Donald Trump's state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Nvidia CEO to attend Trump dinner for Xi — Reuters

OpenAI is working on steps to address artificial intelligence safety issues with its top competitors Anthropic PBC and Google DeepMind, escalating industry efforts to respond to a groundswell of concern that the technology poses an economic and security threat.

OpenAI says working with Anthropic, Google on AI safety

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it is launching "Meta One" subscription service for better AI capabilities and new features across its social media apps, including Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp.

Meta launches subscriptions with enhanced AI features

The chairman of the US Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday that "everyone should be deeply suspicious" about AI companies seeking antitrust exemptions while they also lobby for new regulations.

FTC chair suspicious of calls for AI antitrust exemptions

A senior Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) executive likened artificial intelligence (AI) to a toddler with extraordinary powers that doesn’t know right from wrong, explaining why the company adopts a cautious approach to using the technology.

TSMC co-COO says AI is like a ‘three-year-old superman’

Istanbul-based technology company BBS Teknoloji has denied any involvement in an alleged election-manipulation operation in Malaysia, following a report by US artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic that linked its name to the campaign.

Turkish company BBS Teknoloji denies involvement in alleged Malaysia election manipulation 

Kioxia Holdings Corp is considering raising at least US$10 billion (RM40.7 billion) by listing American depositary receipts (ADRs), people familiar with the matter said, potentially joining other artificial intelligence (AI)-related companies seeking to tap strong investor demand.

Kioxia said to consider raising US$10 bil in US listing

Nvidia Corp chief executive officer Jensen Huang took a live phone call from Donald Trump during a panel discussion on Monday, allowing the US president to dismiss artificial intelligence (AI) dangers as a “hoax”.

Nvidia CEO puts Trump on phone while downplaying AI risks

SEOUL (Sept 15): South Korea's state-run internet security agency said on Tuesday that it is developing updated guidelines to manage the growing autonomy of AI systems, as companies deploy AI agents capable of operating with limited human oversight.

South Korea to develop new security guidelines for autonomous AI agents

Anthropic chief executive officer Dario Amodei on Saturday called for a slowdown in the pace of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) development, winning rare backing from SpaceXAI's Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and sparking a debate over AI "doomerism".

Fact box: What Amodei, Altman and Musk have said about AI risks, stoking 'doom' fears

No government in the world is ready for the changes artificial intelligence (AI) will bring to society, Bill Gates said in an interview with Reuters, as he warned of the risks ahead.

Governments worldwide way behind on AI, says Bill Gates

US import prices surged in August amid solid increases in the costs of capital and consumer goods, suggesting inflation could rise further in the coming months.

US import prices jump in August on strength in capital, consumer goods

US retail sales rebounded more than expected in August as households stepped up purchases of motor vehicles and stocked up for the new school year, reinforcing the economy's resilience even as consumers grow more anxious about high inflation.

US retail sales rebound sharply in August

Retail prices for unsubsidised fuels in Malaysia will jump by 35 sen per litre for the week starting Sept 17, driven by a sharp increase in global crude oil prices as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalate.

Unsubsidised fuel prices to jump 35 sen per litre from Sept 17

A total of 38 areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded unhealthy Air Pollution Index (API) readings as of 5pm Wednesday.

Unhealthy air quality in 38 areas across Peninsular Malaysia as of Wednesday evening

Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (KL:BIMB) has named former Ryt Bank chief executive officer Melvin Ooi as its new group chief technology and transformation officer, as the lender accelerates plans to modernise its technology infrastructure.

Former Ryt Bank CEO Melvin Ooi joins Bank Islam as tech chief

Starbucks Corp is weighing the sale of a majority stake in its Japan business in a potential deal that could value the coffee chain's biggest overseas company-operated market at about US$3 billion (RM12.1 billion), two people with knowledge of the matter said.

Starbucks considers selling majority stake in its Japan business — Reuters

Oil prices fell on Wednesday as reports that Saudi Arabia was offering additional crude cargoes via Oman eased concerns about the scale of Middle East supply disruptions, while European diesel prices hovered near a record high.

Oil slips as Saudi Arabia offers more crude via Oman; diesel near record high

Saudi warplanes pounded Yemen, the Houthis said on Wednesday, as the Iran-backed fighters solidified their gains after a lightning advance that has extended Tehran's reach in the Middle East war and further disrupted global oil supplies.

Saudis pound Yemen as Houthis solidify gains in new theatre of Middle East war

Monaco is among several nations poised to exit a global financial watchdog’s dirty money watchlist next month, marking a change in fortune for the city-state that’s home to the world’s highest concentration of millionaires and billionaires.

Monaco set to exit dirty-money list along with Bulgaria, Ivory Coast

Global stocks ticked higher on Wednesday as recent rises in government bond yields and oil prices paused ahead of a key US Federal Reserve interest-rate decision later in the day.

Global stocks tick up as oil falls, bonds stabilise ahead of Fed decision

Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (KL:BIMB) has named former Ryt Bank chief executive officer Melvin Ooi as its new group chief technology and transformation officer, as the lender accelerates plans to modernise its technology infrastructure.

Retail prices for unsubsidised fuels in Malaysia will jump by 35 sen per litre for the week starting Sept 17, driven by a sharp increase in global crude oil prices as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalate.

Saudi warplanes pounded Yemen, the Houthis said on Wednesday, as the Iran-backed fighters solidified their gains after a lightning advance that has extended Tehran's reach in the Middle East war and further disrupted global oil supplies.

Indonesia's wildfires could go on until early November with the rainy season expected to arrive late, Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni told local media on Wednesday, as he urged people to stop using fire to clear land during an extended drought.

Indonesia's wildfires may last until early November, minister says

Starbucks Corp is weighing the sale of a majority stake in its Japan business in a potential deal that could value the coffee chain's biggest overseas company-operated market at about US$3 billion (RM12.1 billion), two people with knowledge of the matter said.

Singapore raised its political salary benchmarks on Sept 8 after 15 years. Malaysian readers will instinctively compare that with our own ministers. A Malaysian minister earns roughly RM14,900 a month, with allowances on top. That comparison is the least useful thing in the entire announcement.

Opinion: Malaysia’s political risk premium is not a salary bill

Monaco is among several nations poised to exit a global financial watchdog’s dirty money watchlist next month, marking a change in fortune for the city-state that’s home to the world’s highest concentration of millionaires and billionaires.

Chip-heavy South Korean and Taiwanese benchmarks lifted emerging Asia stocks on Wednesday, while regional currencies were muted with the US dollar near multi-week peaks ahead of a widely expected Federal Reserve rate hike.

Asian stocks gain, FX subdued ahead of Fed decision

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in public on Wednesday for the first time since being transferred to the International Criminal Court 18 months ago to face murder charges regarding his war on drugs.

Former Philippine leader Duterte appears before ICC judges for first time in 18 months

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed Canada becoming the first associate member of the European Union.

EU floats Canada becoming bloc’s first ‘associate member’

US import prices surged in August amid solid increases in the costs of capital and consumer goods, suggesting inflation could rise further in the coming months.

US retail sales rebounded more than expected in August as households stepped up purchases of motor vehicles and stocked up for the new school year, reinforcing the economy's resilience even as consumers grow more anxious about high inflation.

Hugo Boss has appointed Frasers CEO Michael Murray as the chairman of its supervisory board, the German fashion group said on Wednesday.

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