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tesla to set up electric car manufacturing unit in southern india

16Mar

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tesla to set up electric car manufacturing unit in southern india

TESLA TO SET UP ELECTRIC CAR MANUFACTURING UNIT IN SOUTHERN INDIA By Reuters Billionaire Elon Musk's Tesla Inc will set up an electric-car manufacturing unit in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, according to a government document seen by Reuters on Saturday. "The U.S. firm Tesla will be opening an electric car manufacturing unit in Karnataka," the state government said in a brief statement. The statement was part of a broader document outlining the highlights of India's budget to its people in the local language of Kannada. Last month, the electric carmaker incorporated Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) India and Energy Private Limited with its registered office in the city of Bengaluru in Karnataka, a hub for global technology companies. State Chief Minister B.S. Yediy...

while 5g is still in infancy level, 6g is already making its name

2Mar

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while 5g is still in infancy level, 6g is already making its name

WHILE 5G IS STILL IN INFANCY LEVEL, 6G IS ALREADY MAKING ITS NAME We barely have any chance to enjoy the full perks of what 5G has to offer, but major tech companies have already prepared to develop 6G technology. Although the exact science behind 6G networking as not been established yet, and we might still need to wait for a few more years before its rollout, but several technologies that will shape the 6G infrastructure is already being developed. So, what can 6G deliver? According to a report by InterestingEngineering.com, 6G operates at a higher rate as compared to 5G, but it will require incredibly complex antenna hardware that has not been invented yet. Besides that, 6G networking is said to be able to send and receive in the same frequency at the same time. Currently, 5G de...

Huawei Malaysia Launches Incubator and Acceleration Programme for Tech Startups

3Dec

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Huawei Malaysia Launches Incubator and Acceleration Programme for Tech Startups

Huawei Malaysia Launches Incubator and Acceleration Programme for Tech Startups Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (Huawei) has brought the Huawei Spark programme to Malaysia -- a programme which aims to incubate and accelerate company growth and build an ecosystem for businesses in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The programme was launched today in collaboration with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation's (MDEC) Global Acceleration and Innovation Network programme (GAIN) and powered by TM ONE -- the enterprise and public sector business solutions arm of Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) -- through its Alpha Edge Cloud platform. The competition was launched online followed by a panel discussion featuring experts from Huawei, MDEC and TM ONE on the tech ecosystem in Malaysia. R...

The Pressing Need for An Inclusive Post-Pandemic Recovery

24Nov

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The Pressing Need for An Inclusive Post-Pandemic Recovery

The Pressing Need for An Inclusive Post-Pandemic Recovery Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has called leaders in the Asia-Pacific region to work towards an inclusive post-pandemic economic recovery. In his speech at the virtual APEC CEO Dialogues Malaysia 2020, Muhyiddin said that countries must reaffirm their commitment a rules-based multilateral trading system as nations would need to trade and invest their way out of the current economic downturn, according to The Malaysian Reserve. “This is essential for our businesses, as market stability and predictability are the central pillars which ensure that trade and investment continue to flow, even during times of crisis,” “It is in this spirit that we hope to implement the APEC Post-2020 Vision. This Vision, which is set to...

17Nov

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ASEAN Super 8 Takes New Avatar — Goes Virtual

ASEAN Super 8 Takes New Avatar -- Goes Virtual Southeast-Asia's first-ever extensive virtual exhibition for the built environment is here. Following years of overwhelming support from industry players and professionals, the 2020 edition of ASEAN Super 8 has taken a new avatar by going virtual in the efforts to embrace the "New Normal" and to widen the options for exhibitors. Informa Markets has launched the ASEAN Super 8 Virtual Connect Exhibition platform to bring onboard various global brands and to connect them with industry players across the built environment industry's supply chain. ASEAN Super 8 Virtual Connect Exhibition in conjunction with the International Construction Week (ICW) -- hosted by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) -- will take place fr...

The Showcase of Altel’s 5G Autonomous Shuttle Buggy in Langkawi

22Jan

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The Showcase of Altel’s 5G Autonomous Shuttle Buggy in Langkawi

Altel Holdings Sdn Bhd, a part of the Albukhary Group of Companies and Tradewinds Corp showcased it’s 5G-powered four-seater autonomous shuttle buggy at the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) 5G Demonstration Project (5GDP) in Langkawi on January 21 2020. Altel mentioned that Tradewinds’ Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa will serve as the site for fellow guests and tourists to get a first-hand experience of the autonomous shuttle buggy. This project would not have been possible without Altel’s partnership with MooVita. MooVita is a high-tech start-up that specializes in providing ‘vehicle agnostic’ driverless software solutions for urban environments. Mr Akmal Fadzil, the CEO of Altel Group stated that the autonomous technology will cater to the means of transp...

Malaysia to Champion 5G in Southeast Asia

22Jan

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Malaysia to Champion 5G in Southeast Asia

Malaysia is all set to make its mark on the global arena on par with developed economies with the implementation of 5G Demonstration Projects (5GDP) throughout the country led by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The progress in the implementation of the fifth generation mobile technology (5G) will also redefine the readiness of the country’s industries and small and medium businesses to face the fourth industrial revolution. MCMC mentioned that Malaysia has laid the foundation through 5GDP to be at the frontier in deploying 5G in Southeast Asia. A recent study by the Malaysia Institute of Economic Research (MIER) stated that the implementation of 5G can contribute approximately RM12.7 billion to the national gross domestic product (GDP) and create about ...

Which is Better for Retailers? Mobile Apps vs. Mobile Website

15Jan

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Which is Better for Retailers? Mobile Apps vs. Mobile Website

Many people spend two times more on their phones than on their desktop computers and 87% of that time is spent on apps, yet we regularly run into retailers who think a mobile website presence will suffice. However, there’s always pros and cons for the use of both mobile apps and mobile website. Internet Access Both retail mobile website and mobile apps rely on the internet connection, but somehow with lower internet connection user still can browse their mobile apps while mobile website needs a stronger connection to browse. This is because they include function, such as virtual shopping and program loyalty related features, which require virtual databases access. However, features like creating a shopping list without a data connection can definitely be used. Mobile apps data ...