Malaysia ranks among top 10 crypto-friendly destinations - Gobind
Malaysian's multilingual capabilities enable global companies to serve their international customers effectively, said Gobind Singh Deo.
Thu Aug 01 2024
The rise of smart contracts and strategies for mitigating cyber and legal risks
Smart contracts - self-executing agreements embedded in blockchain - offer the promise of seamless execution without human intervention.
Sat Jul 27 2024
What are open editions, the new favorite format for NFT drops?
Open editions are a type of non-fungible token, certificates of digital value registered on a blockchain.
Tue Feb 28 2023
Has blockchain found a use beyond crypto trading?
The crypto crash brought devastation for small investors and bankruptcy for many companies.
Sat Aug 20 2022
Space invaders: How video gamers are resisting a crypto onslaught
Mark Venturelli presents on diatribe against the blockchain technology that underpins cryptocurrencies and the games it has spawned.
Sun Aug 14 2022
How blockchain is on a mission to make real estate investment more accessible
Many platforms around the world are now offering the possibility of investing in real estate through blockchain.
Thu Apr 28 2022
NFT museum opens its doors in United States
The Seattle NFT Museum features original artworks along with explanations of the technology behind them.
Thu Feb 03 2022
Dr Adham: Using blockchain technology, COVID-19 vaccination cert can't be duplicated
The COVID-19 vaccination certificate in the MySejahtera application cannot be duplicated because it uses blockchain technology, which guarantees its authenticity.
Tue Jan 11 2022
First SMS auctions for 107,000 euros as NFT
The first SMS was a 15-character message sent to Vodafone employee Richard Jarvis wishing him "Merry Christmas".
Wed Dec 22 2021
BNM has no immediate plan to issue central bank digital currency - Yamani Hafez
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has no immediate plan to issue Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
Wed Dec 15 2021
Halal industry is a key feature of NRP - Ismail Sabri
Machine learning, cloud computing and the IOTs, including blockchain and fintech have changed the way business activities are conducted.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Malaysia's Immunitee health passport successfully verifies first live passenger in Singapore
Immunitee allows users to store COVID-19 swab test results on a public-blockchain.
Wed Apr 14 2021
South Korea to issue blockchain-protected digital "vaccine passports"
A mobile app, which will allow international travellers to show digital proof of vaccination, will be officially launched this month.
Thu Apr 01 2021
Malaysia, Singapore use blockchain technology for vaccination certificates
Malaysia and Singapore are also committed in becoming a working model of post-pandemic recovery.
Wed Mar 24 2021
Jack Dorsey's first tweet sold as NFT to Malaysia-based buyer for US$2.9 mil
Cent confirmed the buyer is Sina Estavi, CEO of the blockchain company Bridge Oracle.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024