Sustainability
Rising Compliance Costs Are Creating New Business Opportunities For ESG Software
Expanding ESG regulations create a significant market opportunity for affordable compliance software tailored to small and medium businesses.
Business News
Downloads
Jumbo Bee Powers Up ASEAN with Modular Battery Breakthrough
In a time when electricity costs across ASEAN are rising and demand for reliable energy is surging, Jumbo Bee Power Solutions Pte Ltd is…
Digital Euro
The Digital Euro: Europe’s Shift Toward a Central Bank Digital Currency
The ECB plans to issue a digital euro to ensure secure, public digital payments across euro area nations, enhancing monetary stability.
Artificial Intelligence
Survey Highlights University-Industry Gap as AI Reshapes Jobs
Survey shows mismatch between student and employer expectations; RIYI urges stronger university‑industry collaboration as AI reshapes skills under RMK13.
Economy and Business
Survey Shows Malaysian Businesses Focusing on Domestic Growth Amid Rising Costs
Survey finds Malaysian businesses prioritising domestic growth, cautious hiring and investment, while consumers tighten spending amid rising costs and inflation.
Economy and Business
Japan factory growth slows in September as domestic demand moderates
Japan’s private-sector activity continued expanding in September, but softer domestic demand and elevated costs moderated growth despite resilient overseas orders.
FED
US business activity hits more than five-year high as inflation pressures build
US business activity accelerated sharply in September, but rising input costs, supply constraints and energy prices renewed concerns over inflation.
Artificial Intelligence
76% of Malaysians trust AI to compare loans, Experian finds
Most Malaysians surveyed trust AI for loan comparisons, but concerns over scams, fake offers and impersonation could slow wider adoption.
Company
Inta Bina Secures RM221m Klang Project, Orderbook Momentum Strong
Inta Bina secures RM221m Klang project, boosting orderbook to RM645m; analysts maintain BUY with TP of RM0.79.
Stocks and Markets
Global Equities Stagnate as US Treasury Yields and Crude Oil Surge
Wall Street closed flat as 10-year US Treasury yields hit 5.22% and Brent crude climbed past US$106.77/bbl.
Stocks and Markets
FBM KLCI Weakens on Technology Selling
The FBM KLCI slid 0.25% as late tech selling, elevated bond yields, and geopolitical tension dampened domestic investor sentiment.
United States
US inflation: Pressure building
US business activity reached a five-year high in September, driven by new orders, but inflation pressures are rising.