Labour Market Outlook Remains Positive For Remainder Of 2024 — HLIB

Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects Malaysia’s labour market outlook for the rest of 2024 to remain positive, with the unemployment rate likely to hold steady at around 3.2 per cent.

In a research note today, HLIB said the country’s stable…

ASEAN Must Remain A Strong Entity, Resist Divisions – FM Mohd Hasan

ASEAN must remain a strong entity, which requires every member of the bloc to avoid creating divisions by siding with conflicting countries.

Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said this was one of the key issues discussed during the…

Tealive Expands To Middle East, Partners With Dubai-based Conglomerate

Loob Holding Sdn Bhd, the owner of tea brand Tealive, has signed a master franchise agreement with Dubai-based conglomerate Eureka Restaurant and Café to bring the brand into the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Loob Holding founder and chief executive o…

MGA: Gas Industry Players Need Equal Attention In Budget 2025

The Malaysian Gas Association (MGA) calls for the government to prioritise the gas industry in Budget 2025 to ensure Malaysia’s sustainable transition to a low-carbon economy.

The association underscored the pivotal role of the gas industry as outli…

Eco Expo Asia 2024 To Gather Green Industry Leaders Worldwide

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd will jointly organise Eco Expo Asia 2024, along with the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, from Oct 30 to Nov 2.

The …

Malaysia Could Supercharge FDI Through Budget 2025 Initiatives – Analysts

Malaysia could supercharge its foreign direct investment (FDI) through Budget 2025 by offering bold tax incentives, streamlined regulations, and targeted sector support, said analysts.

SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes said cutting…

Public Bank, LPI Capital Shares Down Amid Proposed Acquisition Announcement

The share prices of Public Bank Bhd and LPI Capital Bhd contracted following the news of the bank’s proposed acquisition of a 44.15 per cent stake in LPI Capital Bhd to provide a more comprehensive service offering.

At 10.36 am, Public Bank’s share …