- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 9): NCT Group of Companies (NCT), and Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) — through its enterprise and public sector business solution arm, TM One — have signed a collaboration agreement for the integration of end-to-end digital solutions for NCT’s landmark Selangor Smart Industrial Park (SSIP). In a joint statement on Tuesday (Aug 9), both parties said the collaboration is aligned with NCT’s aspirations to establish dynamic and future-ready property developments, while redefining Malaysia’s industrial park concept, with SSIP on track to become the first Managed Industrial Park (MIP)-certified park in Malaysia. “The SSIP will offer a differentiated experience with the latest in smart innovations and by effectively implementing end-to-end digitisation across all [of] its facilities that will enable more efficient, modern and sustainable operations. “In addition to the digitalisation of business and residential facilities, the SSIP will also include … [Read more...] about NCT, TM collaborate to future-proof SSIP via integrated digital solutions
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Biden to sign bill to boost US chips, compete with China
- A + A WASHINGTON (Aug 9): President Joe Biden on Tuesday will sign a bill to provide US$52.7 billion in subsidies for US semiconductor production and research and to boost efforts to make the United States more competitive with China's science and technology efforts. The White House is touting investments that chip companies are making even though it remains unclear when the US Commerce Department will write rules for reviewing grant awards and how long it will take to underwrite projects. The chief executives of Micron, Intel, Lockheed Martin, HP and Advanced Micro Devices will attend the signing, set for 10am EDT, as will cabinet officials and auto industry and union leaders, including United Auto Workers President Ray Curry, the White House said. Also attending will be governors of Pennsylvania and Illinois, the mayors of Detroit, Cleveland and Salt Lake City, and lawmakers. The White House said the bill's passage was spurring new chip investments. It noted … [Read more...] about Biden to sign bill to boost US chips, compete with China
Biden signs bill to boost U.S. chips, compete with China
WASHINGTON- President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a landmark bill to provide $52.7 billion in subsidies for U.S. semiconductor production and research and to boost efforts to make the United States more competitive with China’s science and technology efforts. “The future is going to be made in America,” Biden said, calling the measure “a once-in-a-generation investment in America itself.” Biden touted investments that chip companies are making even though it remains unclear when the U.S. Commerce Department will write rules for reviewing grant awards and how long it will take to underwrite projects. Some Republicans joined Biden on the White House lawn to attend the signing of the chips bill that was years in the making in Congress. The chief executives of Micron, Intel, Lockheed Martin, HP and Advanced Micro Devices attended the signing as did governors of Pennsylvania and Illinois, the mayors of Detroit, Cleveland and Salt Lake City, and lawmakers. The White House said the … [Read more...] about Biden signs bill to boost U.S. chips, compete with China