China’s surging industrial loans aren’t going to its factories
As China’s industrial capacity emerged as a key trade issue, a surge in Chinese bank loans to the sector has…
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Chip sector to shine bright in 2H
Analysts expect the technology sector to post a better second half (2H24) financial performance underpinned by an expected recovery in…
Penang unveils initiatives for three sectors
Penang has unveiled several initiatives to strengthen the state’s position as a global economic leader in three key sectors –…
US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected
WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week as the labor…
Uncertainty slows Taiwan’s bond trading rate path
Bond traders in Taiwan aren’t an enthused lot these days amid uncertainty over the outlook for interest rates.
Global supply chain shift sparks competition for FDI
Malaysia faces competition for foreign direct investment (FDI) from the ongoing global supply chain shifts.
Flexible work arrangements important to employees
Malaysian employees view flexible working arrangements as the most important factor when seeking job opportunities, according to a salary report…
Spain’s central bank may be led by a woman
Spain may be about to become the first of the eurozone’s four biggest economies to name a woman to lead…
In rapidly ageing China, millions just cannot afford retirement
After three decades of selling homemade buns on the streets of the Chinese city of Xian, 67-year-old Hu Dexi would…