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Market Daily Report: Bursa Malaysia Ends Nearly Flat As Construction Stocks Attract Buying

 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed almost flat on Tuesday as buying interest rotated away from index heavyweights towards smaller-cap construction stocks, with sentiment affected by geopolitical uncertainty, said an analyst. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 0.39 of a point to 1,714.40 from Monday’s close of 1,714.79. The benchmark index opened 1.65 points lower at 1,713.14 and moved between 1,710.44 and 1,714.50 throughout the trading session. The broader market was almost evenly balanced, with decliners leading gainers 548 to 546, while 598 counters were unchanged, 1,107 were untraded and 25 were suspended. Turnover expanded to 4.13 billion units valued at RM3.14 billion from 3.60 billion units valued at RM2.45 billion on Monday.
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Tencent Unveils Hunyuan Turbo S AI Model, Claims Faster Responses Than DeepSeek-R1

Tencent Enters AI Speed Race Tencent has launched its latest AI model, Hunyuan Turbo S , claiming it can respond to queries  faster than DeepSeek’s R1 —one of the most widely adopted AI models globally. The tech giant says  Turbo S can generate answers in under a second , setting it apart from models like  DeepSeek R1 and Hunyuan T1 , which require more processing time before responding. Performance and Competition Turbo S reportedly matches DeepSeek-V3  in fields like  knowledge, mathematics, and reasoning . DeepSeek-V3 has already surpassed OpenAI’s ChatGPT in app store downloads , adding pressure on Tencent and other Chinese tech firms to accelerate AI advancements. DeepSeek did not immediately respond  to Tencent’s performance claims. China’s AI Arms Race Intensifies DeepSeek’s rapid global success, particularly  its adoption in Silicon Valley , has  forced Chinese tech giants into a race to enhance their AI models . Last month, Alibaba launch...
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DeepSeek Slashes Off-Peak Pricing for Developers by Up to 75%

Aggressive Price Cuts Shake AI Industry Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has announced steep discounts of up to 75% on its AI model usage during off-peak hours , according to an update on its website. The  move is expected to pressure global AI leaders like OpenAI and Google  to further lower their prices. Key Pricing Details Off-peak hours (1630 GMT – 0030 GMT)  will see: 75% reduction in API costs for DeepSeek’s R1 model 50% reduction for the V3 model While these hours are considered “off-peak” in Beijing (0030 – 0830 local time), they  coincide with peak daytime hours in the U.S. and Europe , potentially intensifying competition. Market Impact & Competitive Pressure DeepSeek’s rapid expansion and aggressive pricing strategy have already disrupted global AI markets , contributing to last month’s tech stock selloff. OpenAI and Google have responded by introducing their own price cuts  for their AI offerings. The company is now reportedly  accelerating the l...
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