German and Japanese companies have expressed a positive outlook on Malaysia’s economic performance and business sentiment for the upcoming year, as surveys have shown. According to the AHK World Business Outlook Fall 2024 survey – conducted with 111 members from the Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC) –the findings...
CGC Digital, Funding Societies | Modalku (Funding Societies), and FarmByte have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address the financing gap for MSMEs in the agriculture sector. This strategic collaboration aims to improve access to financing and support the growth of agricultural businesses, contributing to Malaysia's food security agenda...
Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) assured that its recent rightsizing efforts is meant to ensure that the national oil company can continuously contribute to nation-building as changes and dynamics of the global oil and gas (O&G) sector demands for the company reinvent and be future ready. With a current total workforce...
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), and Jobstreet by SEEK in Singapore have announced a strategic partnership to advance career health, beginning with the launch of SEEK Pass. This new initiative enables job seekers to securely verify and share their work credentials, fostering a more efficient and...
    Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in driving Southeast Asia’s economy. According to the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), the region is home to over 70 million MSMEs, employing more than 140 million people and accounting for 99% of all businesses. In...
Pantech Global Bhd, a manufacturer and exporter of butt weld pipe fittings and welded pipes, has launched its prospectus for its initial public offering (IPO) and forthcoming listing as a Shariah-compliant stock on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd (Bursa Securities). The listing marks a significant milestone for...
RHB Banking Group has celebrated the continued success of its #JomBiz programme, a socio-economic empowerment initiative designed to support B40 micro-entrepreneurs. Since its inception in 2022, the programme has invested over RM1.1 million, benefiting more than 700 micro-entrepreneurs and achieving an impressive 35% average sales growth within just three...
Shopee's latest Chinese New Year (CNY) consumer trend insights highlight a growing shift in how Malaysians shop for festive essentials, further reinforcing the gradual move from traditional shopping to online platforms. Items that were once typically bought offline are now being purchased online as more Malaysians are embracing e-commerce for...
ACCA’s Q4 2024 Global Economic Conditions Survey and 2025 Global Economic Outlook: A Highly Uncertain World has highlighted opportunities and risks for the global economy. Confidence among accountants and finance professionals fell quite materially in Asia Pacific in Q4 2024, following a very sharp decline in Q3. It is now at...
AIA Singapore’s seventh AIA Live Better Study reveals that 83% of Singapore residents plan to actively manage their finances amid concerns over a sluggish 2025 economy. The study highlights a generational divide in financial confidence—while 54% of 18-29-year-olds feel financially prepared, only 34% of 40-49-year-olds share the same sentiment,...
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company, has expanded its international, day-definite e-commerce shipping service, FedEx® International Connect Plus (FICP), to Singapore. Previously available in key Asia Pacific markets such as China, Hong Kong SAR, and Japan, FICP now offers Singapore-based e-tailers a reliable and cost-effective shipping...
Popular Korean convenience store chain emart24 is making significant strides in expanding its halal-certified offerings, announcing plans to certify five outlets each month throughout the year. This milestone follows the official halal certification of its e-kafé by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM). Vuitton Pang, CEO of emart24 Holdings Sdn...

Follow Us

174,876FansLike
797FollowersFollow