Peugeot’s Inception concept was recently on show at the Viva Technology trade show in Paris. Eye-catching details include the car’s steering wheel, which takes the form of a small touch-sensitive tablet. Called Hypersquare, it should be available on the brand’s new models from 2026. The French automaker’s vision of the …

KUALA LUMPUR: Technology stocks are in focus on Wednesday following the US Nasdaq’s record-topping performance on the back of Nvidia’s price surge. The tech-heavy Nasdaq topped the 17,000 level for the first time overnight, lifted by optimism over Nvidia since it announced an earnings beat and stock split last week. …

PETALING JAYA: Projects to strengthen economic and transport links between Johor and Singapore are fuelling a housing boom in parts of the southern state. According to data from the National Property Information Centre (Napic), Johor Baru last year became Malaysia’s most popular location for home buyers, overtaking property hotspots in …

AN insurer has launched its fourth phase of free cervical cancer screenings. It was launched by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad at the National Information Dissemination Centre (Nadi) Kampung Batu 19 Jeram in Kuala Selangor, Selangor. Partnering with Rose Foundation, Etiqa has committed an additional RM1.2mil to provide …

NEW YORK: The Nasdaq crossed 17,000 for the first time ever on Tuesday, boosted by gains in Nvidia, while the S&P 500 closed barely higher and the Dow ended lower as Treasury yields rose. Nvidia jumped 7% and boosted shares of other chip stocks as traders returned from a holiday-extended …

DUBLIN (Reuters) – The world’s leading internet firms are engaging extensively with regulators in the European Union to ensure their artificial-intelligence products do not fall foul of the bloc’s strict data protection rules, Ireland’s powerful data regulator said. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, lead EU regulator for Alphabet’s Google, Meta, Microsoft, …

The event promises to be a transformative hub, fostering knowledge, growth, and investment opportunities within the franchising industry FRANCHISING offers a proven model and extensive support system, making it an appealing choice for both new and experienced entrepreneurs. The Franchise Expo Malaysia (FEM) 2024, set to take place at the …

KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the headlines from Corporate Malaysia. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd has granted Segi Astana Sdn Bhd, which is 30% owned by MAHB and 70% held by WCT Holdings Bhd, a further 22-year concession extension till 2069 to operate gateway @ klia2. Segi Astana. YTL …

A TOTAL of 26 youth leaders representing various civil societies from 17 countries engaged with and learned from each other at the Community Solutions Program (CSP) 2024. Project director Les Miles said the year-long professional development programme aimed to develop technical skills and foster strong relationships among youth leaders. “Most …

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor is set to emerge as one of the key players in the digital economy in the region with investments by data centre providers in the state, says a state exco member. The presence of these providers will create new job opportunities not only for Johoreans but also …