![AI and energy: Will AI help reduce emissions or increase demand? Here's what to know AI and energy: Will AI help reduce emissions or increase demand? Here's what to know](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721972249_AITEC.jpg)
AI and energy: Will AI help reduce emissions or increase demand? Here's what to know
Tech companies are reporting increased emissions due to running the data centres that power AI.
Sat Jul 27 2024
![INSIGHT - North Koreans use fake names, scripts to land remote IT work for cash INSIGHT - North Koreans use fake names, scripts to land remote IT work for cash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700567717_TBRESUME.jpg)
INSIGHT - North Koreans use fake names, scripts to land remote IT work for cash
North Korean IT workers seeking employment in Western tech companies are deploying sophisticated subterfuge to get hired.
Sat Nov 25 2023
![Meta cuts 11,000 jobs as it sinks more money into the metaverse Meta cuts 11,000 jobs as it sinks more money into the metaverse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-03/41521715110_MarkZuckerberg.jpg)
Meta cuts 11,000 jobs as it sinks more money into the metaverse
The mass layoffs, among the biggest this year and the first in Meta's 18-year history, follow thousands of job cuts at other tech companies.
Thu Nov 10 2022
![Govt extends tax breaks on listing expenses to tech companies on Bursa Malaysia Govt extends tax breaks on listing expenses to tech companies on Bursa Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41622110696_BURSAMALAYSIA.jpg)
Govt extends tax breaks on listing expenses to tech companies on Bursa Malaysia
The government will extend tax deductions on listing expenses to cover technology-based companies on Bursa Malaysia's Main Market.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Investment Insider: Nadi’s aspiration to be the ‘Pulse of the South’
NADI seeks to attract more clean industrial sub-sectors such as logistics, warehouses, life sciences, auto service centres and tech companies.
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Fri Mar 25 2022
![Silicon Valley finds remote work is easier to begin than end Silicon Valley finds remote work is easier to begin than end](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81631158112_videomeeting.jpg)
Silicon Valley finds remote work is easier to begin than end
Given how they set the tone for remote work, tech companies return-to-office policies will likely have ripple effects across other industries.
Thu Sep 09 2021
![As tech faces a reckoning, what you do offline can get you banned As tech faces a reckoning, what you do offline can get you banned](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81598352627_Facebooklogo.jpg)
As tech faces a reckoning, what you do offline can get you banned
Tech companies differ in approaches to off-platform behavior and how they apply their rules can be opaque and inconsistent.
Tue Apr 27 2021
![Australian parliament passes media reforms after last-ditch changes Australian parliament passes media reforms after last-ditch changes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81614244670_FACEBOOK.jpg)
Australian parliament passes media reforms after last-ditch changes
The revised code also allows the tech companies a longer period to cut media deals before the state intervenes.
Thu Feb 25 2021
![Tech companies suspend processing Hong Kong government data requests Tech companies suspend processing Hong Kong government data requests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71594095041_whatsapp.jpg)
Tech companies suspend processing Hong Kong government data requests
Facebook, Google and Twitter have temporarily block Hong Kong's authorities from accessing user data
Tue Jul 07 2020
![Yes, STEM is important, but... Yes, STEM is important, but...](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/61507891911_950x600.jpg)
Yes, STEM is important, but...
Although the number of students choosing science stream is on the decline, the quality of the STEM education in Malaysia is the magnet for foreign tech companies to invest in the country.
Sat Oct 14 2017
![WikiLeaks offers CIA hacking tools to tech companies - Assange WikiLeaks offers CIA hacking tools to tech companies - Assange](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/61489113492_JulianAssange.jpg)
WikiLeaks offers CIA hacking tools to tech companies - Assange
If the offer is legitimate, it would place technology companies in the unusual position of relying on Assange, a man believed by some US officials and lawmakers to be an untrustworthy pawn of Putin.
Fri Mar 10 2017
![More layoffs loom at tech companies, as the world shifts to cloud computing More layoffs loom at tech companies, as the world shifts to cloud computing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/51466439366_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
More layoffs loom at tech companies, as the world shifts to cloud computing
Companies that traditionally made most of their money selling computers, chips and other equipment are especially vulnerable, as cloud computing becomes increasingly important.
Thu Aug 18 2016
![Warren Buffett never liked tech stocks. So why does he own Apple? Warren Buffett never liked tech stocks. So why does he own Apple?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/61463451925_WarrenBuffet.jpg)
Warren Buffett never liked tech stocks. So why does he own Apple?
Warren Buffett, who has long had an aversion to investing in tech companies, purchased 10 million shares of Apple earlier this year.
Tue May 17 2016
![Selfie security: Your password could be written all over your face Selfie security: Your password could be written all over your face](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/41435390710_SelfieStick.jpg)
Selfie security: Your password could be written all over your face
Some banks, tax agencies and tech companies are making the selfie an integral step for people checking their bank accounts, shopping online and filing tax returns.
Sat May 07 2016
![What's the buzz behind the 'leap second' What's the buzz behind the 'leap second'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/41436088220_leapsecond.jpg)
What's the buzz behind the 'leap second'
The leap second was believed to unleash its wrath on the internet triggering financial markets and tech companies to run for their money as they were left to face the odds presented by the leap second
Tue Jul 07 2015