Malaysia has made significant progress in improving its business environment to attract investment and boost productivity and competitiveness. This case study examines two pioneering initiatives—the E10 in Kulim, Kedah, and the Kulai …
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Education & Innovation
Spacewalk Preps and Health Checks Using Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauSpacewalk preparations are underway aboard the International Space Station as two astronauts check their spacesuits and review procedures. The Expedition 74 crew also experimented with augmented reality and artificial intelligence to conduct health checks …
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Good afternoon. I want to applaud Japan’s Ministry of Finance for convening this important and timely discussion. The topic of the symposium, “The Future of the Global Economy in a Fluid …
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Opening Remarks by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the Asia in 2050 Conference in Bangkok, Thailand As prepared for delivery A very good morning to all. Governor Vitai, thank you for …
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Education & Innovation
‘The world is looking to you for clarity’, UN chief tells AI experts
by NNW Bureauby NNW Bureau“Individually, you come from diverse regions and disciplines, bringing outstanding expertise in AI and related fields. Collectively, you represent something the world has never seen before,” The UN chief told …
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Experts from around the world shared a range of concerns about how AI is affecting work and presented new ways to harness new technologies that protect rights and foster prosperity …
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Education & Innovation
AI Skills Coalition: Growth exceeding high expectations
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauOne year after its launch, the AI Skills Coalition has nearly tripled in size, from 25 founding partners to over 70 organizations worldwide. That rapid growth took centre stage at the coalition’s latest Coalition …
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Education & Innovation
‘AI Kid of India’ urges young people to embrace technology
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAt the recent India AI summit, Raul told UN News what drives his passion for the technology, and why we need to fully embrace it. Largely self-taught, Raul built his first robot …
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Global Affairs
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Malaysia
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC – February 27, 2026 On February 20, 2026, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Malaysia.[1] Malaysia’s economy has shown notable resilience …
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Global Affairs
Stronger Together: UNESCO and ALIPH reinforce cooperation for the protection of heritage at risk
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International alliance for the protection of heritage (ALIPH) announced today the signing of a new cooperation agreement to strengthen …