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STARTRADER Hosts KTH Alumni Evening in Dubai, Connecting AI, Technology, and Innovation Leaders

DUBAI, UAE, June 15, -- STARTRADER hosted the KTH Alumni Evening in Dubai, bringing together 74 alumni of KTH Royal Institute of Technology, technology professionals, AI innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for a curated evening focused on cross-sector dialogue, intelligent innovation, and real-world collaboration.   Founded in 1827, KTH Royal Institute of Technology is Sweden's largest technical university and one of Europe's most influential centres of innovation, ranked #74 globally and #37 in Engineering and Technology by QS World University Rankings 2025. It has spent nearly two centuries producing graduates who shape industries at the highest level. Designed as more than a networking event, the gathering brought together technical expertise, business strategy, and future-focused thinking. With participants across AI, renewable energy, smart grids, cybersecurity, fintech, mobility, sustainability, blockchain, architectural lighting, and sports business, the evening showed how innovation grows when ideas move across industries. The programme featured Peter Karsten, CEO of STARTRADER, 30 years of C-level experience across AI, machine learning, and tech infrastructure, who framed the evening around turning ambitious technology into measurable business value. David Watts, Head of Middle East Strategy and Development at the NBA, added a sharp sports-business perspective on how global partnerships and community-led growth create lasting market relevance. The evening also reflected a natural alignment between KTH's engineering legacy and STARTRADER's approach to financial technology. As a company at the intersection of markets, platforms, and client experience, STARTRADER sees gatherings like this as a direct pipeline from emerging technology to practical value, for its clients, partners, people, and the wider ecosystem it serves.     The exchange was further enriched by founders, executives, researchers, and innovation leaders including Nuha Salem, Bahgat Ahmed, Farhan Mahmood, Vinay Nagendra, Vigneshwaran Ramesh, and Karthik Iyer. Their work across emerging technology, production AI, power systems, Industry 4.0, mobility strategy, blockchain, and deep tech helped turn the evening into a practical conversation on what is already being built across the region. "KTH has spent nearly two centuries producing people who build things that matter. Bringing that community together in Dubai, alongside leaders from energy, finance, mobility, and beyond, reflects exactly the kind of cross-sector thinking that drives real progress. These are the conversations that move ideas forward." — Peter Karsten, Chief Executive Officer, STARTRADER Those words carry particular weight in the context of financial services. The global AI trading platform market is projected to reach USD 33.45 billion by 2030, with agent and algorithmic trading already commanding nearly 40% of that market. For brokers operating at the frontier of this shift, conversations like the ones held that evening are strategic. STARTRADER's role here extends beyond hosting. The relationships and perspectives that emerge from evenings like this inform how the company develops its platforms, supports its partners, and positions itself within the markets it serves.     STARTRADER Hosts KTH Alumni Evening in Dubai, Connecting AI, Technology, and Innovation Leaders  STARTRADER Hosts KTH Alumni Evening in Dubai, Connecting AI, Technology, and Innovation Leaders  About STARTRADER STARTRADER is a global multi-asset broker empowering retail and institutional partners to access global markets through a range of platforms, including MetaTrader, STAR-APP, and STAR-COPY. Regulated in five jurisdictions (CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, and FSC), STARTRADER combines strong governance with a client-first approach, serving both retail clients and partners with a commitment to transparency, reliability, and long-term growth. -- PRNewswire -- Source: STARTRADER    

DUBAI, UAE, June 15, — STARTRADER hosted the KTH Alumni Evening in Dubai, bringing together 74 alumni of KTH Royal Institute of Technology, technology professionals, AI innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for a curated evening focused on cross-sector dialogue, intelligent innovation, and real-world collaboration.   Founded in 1827, KTH Royal Institute of Technology is Sweden’s largest […]

Gobind Singh Deo: Malaysia MADANI AI Initiative to Drive Economic Growth Through Strategic Global Partnerships

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 — Malaysia MADANI Artificial Intelligence (MMAI) will play a key role in achieving the nation's economic objectives through collaboration with leading global technology companies to strengthen digital sovereignty, secure cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo,yesterday. Gobind said the initiative's progress and future direction were among the key topics presented by the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) and the National Security Council (MKN) during the MMAI Supreme Council Meeting held today. According to him, the initiative is designed to position Malaysia as a regional leader in digital innovation while supporting the country's broader economic transformation agenda through advanced technologies. “The presentation by NACSA and MKN touched on the status and direction of the implementation of this initiative. Integrated cooperation across these agencies is essential to ensure its effective planning and implementation and to deliver a significant impact in the future,” he said in a statement. Gobind emphasised that strong coordination among government agencies and stakeholders is critical to ensuring the successful execution of MMAI, which aims to build a resilient and secure digital ecosystem for the country. The MMAI initiative is expected to enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness in the digital economy by fostering innovation, strengthening cybersecurity capabilities and accelerating the adoption of AI-driven solutions across various sectors. -- MINUTESMY -- SOURCE: FB GOBIND SINGH DEO

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 — Malaysia MADANI Artificial Intelligence (MMAI) will play a key role in achieving the nation’s economic objectives through collaboration with leading global technology companies to strengthen digital sovereignty, secure cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo,yesterday. Gobind said the initiative’s progress and future direction were […]

/C O R R E C T I O N — The Hashgraph Group/

ZURICH, June 9  -- The Hashgraph Group (THG) today announced a strategic collaboration with science and technology company Merck, that extends its TrackTraceDigital Product Passport (DPP) platform. Built on Hedera and designed to support compliance requirements for the global supply chain industry, the collaboration aims to meet the EU's incoming product transparency regulations, ensuring product trust, quality, and improved sustainability. This integration of digital and physical authentication technologies is an initiative enabled through Merck's participation in the Enterprise Accelerator Program of The Hashgraph Association (THA), the Swiss-based non-profit advancing digital enablement, innovation, and education across the Hedera ecosystem.     The technical integration brings together THG's Hedera-powered digital traceability infrastructure with Merck's M-Trust™ physical authentication technology system, offering the global supply chain ecosystem of physical goods a single trust system for proof of quality, proof of traceability, proof of authenticity, and proof of value transfer, all supported digitally by product passport, with Hedera as single source of truth. Where TrackTrace creates tamper-proof digital records of a product's origin and lifecycle, Merck's M-Trust™ technology adds something digital systems alone cannot deliver: verification that the consumer product in your mouth is the real thing, not a counterfeit. The integrated solution - already demonstrated in a first working supply chain pilot to be announced soon - is designed to help businesses across any sector prepare for the EU Digital Product Passport and deforestation traceability requirements now taking effect. Regulation is raising the bar New EU regulations are tightening up what companies must prove about the products they sell. The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) will require Digital Product Passports via QR code detailing a product's origin, composition, sustainability credentials and lifecycle from 2026 onwards, whereas the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires importers of commodities including cocoa, coffee, and timber to provide verified, farm-level traceability data. The collaboration between THG and Merck is designed to support the entire supply value chain in meeting applicable regulatory compliance requirements, with traceability and authentication built into the trust system. Reliable product traceability also underpins sustainability commitments, ethical sourcing, carbon reporting, and consumer trust. Companies making public promises about where their products come from increasingly need the infrastructure to back those claims with verifiable proof. The consequences of weak traceability are already visible. In 2026, cocoa and food fraud risks have been rising due to high prices and strict new regulations, leading to increased adulteration and fake sourcing documentation. Key frauds include blending low-quality cocoa with fillers like husks, and falsifying deforestation-free certificates to meet the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). How it works Merck embeds invisible security markers directly into a product and packaging using patented pigment technology. When scanned with an M-Trust™ handheld device, the product's physical authenticity is confirmed, cryptographically signed, and recorded within TrackTrace on the Hedera network - becoming a permanent, verifiable part of its Digital Product Passport. The result: a chain of proof connecting the actual product to every claim made about it. TrackTrace complements M-Trust™ by providing real-time tracking of origin, ethical sourcing, and carbon emissions data. TrackTrace also supports quality assurance (QA) data, enabling the capture and integration of product quality metrics directly into the Digital Product Passport. Each instance of tracked process is issued with its own decentralized identifier, acting as an immutable and verifiable record that aggregates all data, credentials, and validations, which allows any authorized third party to independently audit a product, business process, or claim without relying on a central authority, while supporting the automation of reporting processes through integrated Agentic AI. The combined architecture is built to work across any sector where product authenticity, provenance, and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable – from foods to pharmaceuticals and luxury goods to electronics and industrial components. "Digital records alone are not sufficient for high-stakes supply chains," said Stefan Deiss, CEO and Co-Founder of The Hashgraph Group. "Enterprises need to prove the physical product is genuine, not just the paperwork. This unique integration with M-Trust covers all layers from the first mile to the last mile – physical authentication through Merck's technology and digital verification through TrackTrace - creating the foundation for trusted Digital Product Passports across any industry." "Product authentication has always required bridging the physical and digital worlds," said Dr. Thomas Endress, Executive Director, Head of M-Trust in Group Science & Technology Office of Merck. "Integrating M-Trust's verification with TrackTrace's digital traceability creates exactly the kind of end-to-end trust infrastructure that enterprises and regulators are asking for. This is what product authentication looks like when it is built for the scale and complexity of modern supply chains." Building momentum The Merck and THG collaboration is the latest in a rapid sequence of milestones for The Hashgraph Group. Since launching its IDTrust self-sovereign identity platform in August 2025, followed by its EcoGuard carbon credit platform in December 2025 - now deployed with government institutions in both India and the Philippines and more recently the launch of its BrandBoost product in May 2026, THG has moved to establish and position Hedera-based infrastructure as a serious option for enterprises and governments navigating complex regulatory environments. With EU Digital Product Passport deadlines approaching and global demand for verifiable supply chain and sustainability data intensifying, THG is positioning its enterprise Web3 suite of products for further integrations and sector-specific deployments throughout 2026, and beyond.  About The Hashgraph Group The Hashgraph Group (THG) is a Swiss-based Web3 and AI technology engineering company operating within the Hedera ecosystem. Specialized in the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade solutions on Hedera, THG is focused on building business without barriers by converging agentic intelligence and workflow automation with decentralization and trusted data infrastructure, enabling sustainable competitive advantage for its clients in the digital economy. For more information about THG, visit www.hashgraph-group.com. -- PRNewswire -- Source: The Hashgraph Group

ZURICH, June 9  — The Hashgraph Group (THG) today announced a strategic collaboration with science and technology company Merck, that extends its TrackTraceDigital Product Passport (DPP) platform. Built on Hedera and designed to support compliance requirements for the global supply chain industry, the collaboration aims to meet the EU’s incoming product transparency regulations, ensuring product trust, quality, and improved […]

5G, AI AND AUTOMATION KEY TO STRENGTHENING MALAYSIA’S INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS – DATUK FAHMI

SHAH ALAM, June 10 – Communications Minister YB Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today attended the launch of CelcomDigi’s Advanced Intelligent Warehouse in Shah Alam, describing the initiative as a significant step forward in Malaysia’s digital transformation journey and preparations for the Industrial Revolution 4.0. The facility showcases the practical application of advanced technologies such as 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and automation in modern logistics operations, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, productivity and overall industry competitiveness. Speaking at the event, Fahmi said initiatives such as the Advanced Intelligent Warehouse demonstrate that digital transformation is no longer merely a concept or policy discussion but is already being implemented on the ground across key sectors of the economy. “This facility illustrates how emerging technologies can be integrated into everyday business operations to improve efficiency, optimise processes and strengthen the competitiveness of Malaysian industries,” he said. Fahmi noted that the government remains committed to expanding the nation’s digital infrastructure, particularly through the continued rollout of 5G services nationwide. He said Malaysia’s current implementation plan aims to achieve 98 per cent 5G coverage, enabling more industries, including the logistics sector and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to benefit from advanced digital technologies and accelerate their own transformation efforts. “The expansion of 5G coverage will create greater opportunities for businesses to adopt innovative solutions and unlock new growth potential across various sectors,” he added. Fahmi also encouraged more local companies to embrace technologies such as 5G, AI and automation, stressing that technological adoption is crucial for Malaysia’s long-term economic resilience and competitiveness. “We want to see more Malaysian companies boldly exploring and adopting these technologies so that our nation is not merely a consumer of innovation, but is fully prepared to ride the next wave of industrial transformation with confidence and purpose,” he said. The launch of the Advanced Intelligent Warehouse reflects growing collaboration between government and industry players in driving digital innovation and positioning Malaysia as a regional leader in technology-enabled economic growth.

SHAH ALAM, June 10 – Communications Minister YB Datuk Fahmi Fadzil yesterday attended the launch of CelcomDigi’s Advanced Intelligent Warehouse in Shah Alam, describing the initiative as a significant step forward in Malaysia’s digital transformation journey and preparations for the Industrial Revolution 4.0. The facility showcases the practical application of advanced technologies such as 5G […]

RLWRLD Launches DexBench Initiative to Define Next-Generation Industry Standards for Humanoid AI in Collaboration with NVIDIA

SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 -- RLWRLD (CEO: Junghee Ryu), a physical AI company, announced today a collaboration with NVIDIA to develop next-generation industry standards for humanoid robot AI. RLWRLD will focus on three pillars: DexBench, a universal benchmark for evaluating dexterity performance; data standard for dexterous manipulation training; and deep integration with the open NVIDIA Isaac Lab and Isaac Lab-Arena frameworks. Dexterous manipulation — enabling humanoid robots to perform fine-grained tasks such as precision assembly, sorting, and packaging — has emerged as the decisive frontier in humanoid AI development. Yet the industry lacks both a common framework for objectively measuring and comparing humanoid dexterity performance, and a shared data standard for training dexterous manipulation models at scale — gaps that slow both technology development and commercial deployment. Junghee Ryu, CEO of RLWRLD, said: "Without a shared language for measuring and reproducing the precise movements of a robot hand, the commercial potential of dexterity AI remains constrained. By establishing DexBench and a data standard with NVIDIA, RLWRLD is stepping beyond model development to architect the infrastructure of an entire industry. We are confident this collaboration will set a new reference point for the global humanoid AI ecosystem." Amit Goel, Head of Robotics Ecosystem at NVIDIA said: "Measurable and reproducible dexterous manipulation is essential to scaling robotics adoption in industrial environments. DexBench's integration of the NVIDIA Isaac platform provides the robotics community with the standardized metrics and data infrastructure required to accelerate the development of reliable, high-precision manipulation." DexBench Development… Dual-Validation Framework Spanning Simulation and Real-World Settings RLWRLD's DexBench benchmark will be integrated into NVIDIA's Isaac Lab-Arena environment, establishing a system for validating dexterity performance across both simulation and real-world conditions. DexBench was developed directly from dexterous manipulation tasks observed in industrial environments, and defines five core evaluation domains — Grasp Diversity, Spatial Precision, Temporal Precision, Contact Precision, and Context Awareness — spanning 18 Key Atomic Tasks. Standardized evaluation metrics grounded in actual industrial tasks including assembly, sorting, and packaging will be proposed as an open industry specification — giving robot manufacturers, researchers, and enterprises a common yardstick for the first time, and a clear path from benchmark performance to commercial deployment. 5-Finger Dexterity Humanoid Data Standard… Building a Shared Foundation for Global Robot Manufacturers and Research Institutions A data format for dexterous manipulation training will be defined in collaboration with NVIDIA to ensure compatibility with NVIDIA Isaac Lab pipelines. The standard aims to serve as a common data interface for global robot manufacturers and research organizations worldwide. RLDX-1, RLWRLD's foundation model for humanoid dexterous manipulation, has demonstrated state-of-the-art performance across 8 established simulation benchmarks — including RoboCasa Kitchen, RoboCasa GR-1 Tabletop, and LIBERO-Plus — outperforming frontier models such as NVIDIA GR00T N1.6 and Physical Intelligence π₀.₅. These results validate RLWRLD's architectural approach, while DexBench addresses the next frontier: standardizing how the industry measures dexterity performance that existing benchmarks were not designed to capture. RLWRLD has been expanding its global footprint through a series of RLDX-1 launch events under the "Dexterity Night" banner. At the San Francisco debut last month, NVIDIA's Head of Robotics Ecosystem and Edge AI Product Amit Goel took the stage and called RLWRLD "one of the core partners in the physical AI ecosystem we are building at NVIDIA," drawing strong interest from the global robotics community. Following subsequent events in Japan, the company will next bring Dexterity Night to Seoul on June 10. About RLWRLD RLWRLD is a physical AI company developing robotics foundation models that bring human-level dexterity and cognition to machines. Founded in 2024 and headquartered in the United States, with additional offices in Korea and Japan, RLWRLD operates a proprietary system for collecting and training on high-precision multimodal industrial data, enabling robots to perceive, understand and act in real-world industrial environments. The company is engaged in commercialization pilots with leading industry partners and aims to become the global leader in industrial robotics AI. -- PRNewswire -- Source: RLWRLD

SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 — RLWRLD (CEO: Junghee Ryu), a physical AI company, announced today a collaboration with NVIDIA to develop next-generation industry standards for humanoid robot AI. RLWRLD will focus on three pillars: DexBench, a universal benchmark for evaluating dexterity performance; data standard for dexterous manipulation training; and deep integration with the open NVIDIA […]

PERKESO Uncovers Daya Kerjaya Incentive Claim Fraud Via AFEI Monitoring

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 -- Fraudulent claims under the Daya Kerjaya programme incentive have been successfully uncovered through continuous internal controls implemented by the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) since late 2024, leading to a series of arrests. PERKESO group chief executive officer Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed said the discovery proves the effectiveness of the artificial intelligence (AI) driven internal monitoring system under its Anti-Fraud, Ethics and Integrity (AFEI) division in identifying irregularities or anomalies for further scrutiny. “Every irregularity will be followed up with immediate action by a special task force that conducts field intelligence to verify whether the claim is legitimate or contains elements of fraud. “Since late 2024, PERKESO’s AFEI has been gathering evidence before submitting information to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for enforcement and arrests,” he said in a statement today. He added that PERKESO’s internal controls and cooperation with MACC have led to the exposure of fraudulent activities under the Daya Kerjaya 1.0 and 2.0 schemes to date. Mohammed Azman said the close cooperation between PERKESO and the MACC continues under Ops Tunjang, which has led to the exposure of white-collar criminal fraud activities, including those involving medical practitioners. In this regard, he said PERKESO will continue to strengthen its internal controls to combat fraudulent activities that seek to misappropriate social security funds meant for those in need, particularly contributors and their dependents. “PERKESO does not compromise on any cases of fraud. Through the technology available within the AFEI division, every claim will be subject to strict monitoring. “We wish to emphasise to all parties, both internal and external, that PERKESO will continue to work with the authorities and take firm action to combat fraud, misappropriation, and manipulation of claims,” he said. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Fraudulent claims under the Daya Kerjaya programme incentive have been successfully uncovered through continuous internal controls implemented by the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) since late 2024, leading to a series of arrests. PERKESO group chief executive officer Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed said the discovery proves the effectiveness […]

GIGABYTE Advances Gaming Monitor Technologies with AI-optimized Visuals and Automatic OLED Protection

TAIPEI, June 8, 2026 — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, continues to advance its gaming monitor technologies through AI-optimized visuals and intelligent OLED protection. As gaming displays evolve beyond traditional panel specifications, the AORUS ELITE Series introduces new AI-powered visual optimization and automatic OLED protection technologies, while further expanding GIGABYTE’s Tactical Features to deliver […]

PM Anwar – Malaysia’s Future Depends on Values, Unity and Youth Leadership

SUNGAI PETANI, June 8 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that the progress of a nation should not be measured solely by physical development, technological advancement or artificial intelligence, but by the strength of its values, morals and spirit of service, yesterday. Speaking at the MADANI Young Friends Assembly in Taman Keladi here, attended by thousands of youths, Anwar described young people as the hope and driving force of Malaysia’s future. He said the core principles of Malaysia MADANI are rooted in building strong character, critical thinking, moral values and a culture of contributing positively to society. The Prime Minister emphasised that youths must be given opportunities to lead, work, participate in sports, serve their communities and contribute ideas towards national development. He noted that Malaysia’s future should not be shaped by politics of hatred or racial sentiments, but by a generation that embraces diversity and transforms it into a source of national strength. Anwar expressed confidence that with knowledge, discipline, self-belief and determination, Malaysian youths are capable of elevating the nation’s dignity and ensuring the country remains peaceful, united and respected on the global stage. The event marked the conclusion of a series of programmes attended by the Prime Minister in Kedah. --MINUTESMY -- CREDIT:FB ANWAR IBRAHIM

SUNGAI PETANI, June 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that the progress of a nation should not be measured solely by physical development, technological advancement or artificial intelligence, but by the strength of its values, morals and spirit of service, yesterday. Speaking at the MADANI Young Friends Assembly in Taman Keladi […]