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Maintenance workers remove the sign from Indonesian-owned Hotel Grand Aston in Havana on June 5, 2026 as parent company Archipelago International exits Cuba as a result of Trump’s sanctions. — AFP pic

Indonesian hotel chain Archipelago International leaves Cuba as Trump deadline looms

SpaceX signed a blockbuster cloud computing agreement on June 5, 2026, under which Google will pay the Elon Musk-founded rocket company US$920 million per month for access to a massive cluster of AI chips, according to a disclosure in its initial public offering filing. — AFP pic

Rocket company turned AI landlord: SpaceX lands US$30b Google computing deal

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Sun Group debuts at SITF 2026 with exclusive Phu Quoc flight deals and a fresh vision for Vietnam tourism

A man helps to collect bottles containing used or expired cooking oil at a waste oil collection point for the ‘Fry to Fly’ project, which collects used cooking oil from households to refine it into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), at a community centre in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, April 18, 2026. — Reuters pic

From fry to fly: Japan’s scramble for sustainable jet fuel starts at home

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Technology + Scenario + Supply Chain = A New Benchmark for Regional Zero-Carbon Smart Transportation

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Shop Dato' Azizul's Trusted Workout Picks with Shopee's Rocket-Speed Delivery

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Hong Kong wraps up successful mission to deepen ties with Central Asia

A photographer takes pictures of an installation featuring CATL Shenxing Battery III during company’s Tech Day event ahead of the Auto China show, in Beijing April 21, 2026. — Reuters pic

China’s solar heavyweights are chasing their next billion in batteries

SpaceX’s website and IPO marketing documents were not accessible today in Hong Kong and mainland China, a Reuters review showed, a step that threatens to curb participation by investors there in a listing expected to be ‌the world’s largest. — Reuters pic

‘Error 1009’: China and Hong Kong users unable to access SpaceX website, IPO documents as US$1.75t valuation looms

Samsung plans to invest up to US$4 billion (RM16.1 billion) in a Vietnam chip-testing plant, according to company documents obtained by AFP today, as the South Korean giant ramps up spending on semiconductors to meet demand driven by artificial intelligence. — Reuters pic

Samsung plans US$4b Vietnam chip‑testing facility as AI demand surges

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Green SM launches Green SM Limo, a fully electric taxi service in India

The Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau and Tourism Malaysia have expanded their presence in Central Asia following successful inaugural business events seminars in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, promoting Malaysia as a preferred destination for business tourism. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Tourism Malaysia MyCEB step up Central Asia outreach as Visit Malaysia 2026 gets underway

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Epay Captures Global Spotlight at Money20/20 Europe

The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today amid cautious sentiment over lingering geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia and rising fuel prices. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Ringgit retreats on rising fuel prices, geopolitical risks

China today tightened oversight of the country’s ‌23 trillion yuan (RM13.7 trillion) private fund industry, in a bid to reduce financial risks and channel money into technology innovation ‌and emerging industries. — Reuters pic

China tightens private investment fund oversight to channel capital into tech, emerging sectors

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Blue by Alain Ducasse Continues Award-Winning Momentum, Showcasing Bangkok on the Global Gastronomic Stage