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Imec opens 2.5 billion euros chip pilot line as Europe looks to strengthen AI hand

Imec opens 2.5 billion euros chip pilot line as Europe looks to strengthen AI hand

Feb 9 (Reuters) – Europe ‌took a step to strengthen its hand in the global chip ‌race on Monday as Belgian research firm imec opened “NanoIC”, a 2.5 ‌billion euros ($2.95 billion) pilot line aimed at developing ultra-advanced semiconductors under the EU’s Chips Act. Read full story The Star : Tech Feed

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Malaysia’s ringgit strengthens as better‑than‑expected factory growth boosts confidence in economy

Malaysia’s ringgit strengthens as better‑than‑expected factory growth boosts confidence in economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — The ringgit traded higher against the US dollar on Monday after Malaysia’s December Industrial Production Index (IPI) came in above market expectations, signalling that the domestic economy remains on a firm footing. At 6pm, the ringgit increased by 0.33 per cent to 3.9325/9375 against the greenback compared with last Friday’s

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Malaysia spends RM64.3b a year on NCDs, shifts focus from ‘sick care’ to prevention, says health minister

Malaysia spends RM64.3b a year on NCDs, shifts focus from ‘sick care’ to prevention, says health minister

HULU LANGAT, Feb 8 — The country now spends RM64.3 billion annually on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), exceeding this year’s total Health Ministry (MOH) allocation of RM46.52 billion. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said Malaysia must move beyond a treatment-focused “sick care” approach to more effective prevention and public empowerment. “The rise in diabetes

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Malaysia’s NCD costs hit RM64.3b as prevention urged

Malaysia’s NCD costs hit RM64.3b as prevention urged

Health Minister Dzulkefly reveals annual NCD spending surpasses ministry allocation, urging a shift from treatment to prevention and public empowerment HULU LANGAT: The annual cost of managing non-communicable diseases in Malaysia has reached a staggering RM64.3 billion. This figure exceeds the Health Ministry’s total allocation of RM46.52 billion for the current year. Health Minister Datuk

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