Thailand to create asset firm to tackle soaring household debt
BANGKOK: Thailand will establish an asset management firm in the first quarter of this year to help resolve its stubborn…
South Korea’s CJ Logistics speeds up overseas expansion
SEOUL: CJ Logistics, the nation’s largest logistic firm, affiliated with retail giant CJ Group, is speeding up its overseas expansion…
FirstEnergy scraps 2030 climate goal in rare embrace of coal
NEW YORK: FirstEnergy Corp is abandoning its 2030 target for slashing greenhouse-gas emissions because coal plants can’t be replaced in…
RM480mil in new property launches from Genting Plantations in 2024
PETALING JAYA: Genting Plantations Bhd, through its property division, has plans to launch about RM480mil in new property in 2024,…
Jokowi orders agency to ‘flood market’ with rice
JAKARTA: Responding to reports of a scarcity of rice in the market, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered the National…
Indian farmers gear up for another protest over prices
New Delhi: Farmers are gearing up for a new wave of protests across India’s capital to demand guaranteed minimum crop…
Glencore seeks buyer for troubled New Caledonia nickel mine
Noumea (New Caledonia): Glencore Plc plans to sell its stake in a nickel mine and a processing plant on the…
Subang Airport deal a positive for TRC Synergy
PETALING JAYA: Analysts are positive on TRC Synergy Bhd’s contract win to carry out refurbishment and infrastructure works at Subang…
Boost for Engtex manufacturing margins
KUALA LUMPUR: Engtex Group Bhd is expected to benefit from increased pipe replacements, which could start in the second half…