M’sia records 11.5 billion e-payment transactions in 2023
Electronic payment (e-payment) adoption among Malaysians continued to increase in 2023 to 11.5 billion transactions compared to 9.3 billion in…
Tipping point of demand for low-carbon buildings in sight
Demand for environmentally friendly buildings is set to increase strongly over the next two years as companies with emissions reduction…
Brighter outlook for New Zealand
New Zealand will have scope to start cutting interest rates later this year as inflation returns to its target band,…
Debt-servicing capacity of households intact
Favourable labour market conditions and the continued availability of loan repayment assistance for viable borrowers are expected to continue lending…
Gamuda set to post earnings of up to RM220mil
RHB Research expects Gamuda Bhd to post a core profit of RM200mil to RM220mil for the second quarter of financial…
Astera eyes IPO raising about US$713mil
Astera Labs Inc and its investors are set to raise about US$713mil, pricing shares in the semiconductor connectivity company’s initial…
Stress test predicts profitability resilience for banks
The capital ratio of Malaysia’s banking system will remain above the regulatory minima, with sufficient high-quality liquid assets to meet…
Belmond riding tourism resurgence
Belmond, a luxury travel brand under the umbrella of French luxury giant LVMH, says it has seen a growing volume…
For US$300mil, Razon settles row with former Solaire manager
After a decade-long legal battle, Bloomberry Resorts Corp has ended its dispute with casino-management firm Global Gaming Philippines LLC (GGAM),…