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Income gap widens: Global inequality deepens as executive pay soars and real wages stagnate, Oxfam warns
BERLIN, May 1 — Executive pay around the world has risen sharply in recent years, while all other workers have had less and less money at their disposal, according to […]
Nearly 700,000 Malaysian workers at high risk from AI and automation, with adaptability now key to sustainability, says TalentCorp
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — As artificial intelligence (AI) and automation accelerate, they are reshaping how we work while putting Malaysia’s workforce to the test, requiring greater resilience and adaptability […]
SME Corp Malaysia pushes digitalisation, automation to boost MSME productivity under Business Strategic Plan 2022–2030
JOHOR BAHRU, May 1 — Digitalisation and automation of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been identified as one of the five key focus areas in the Business Strategic […]
Bangladesh signs biggest-ever Boeing deal for 14 aircraft for Biman Bangladesh Airlines fleet expansion
DHAKA, May 1 — Bangladesh yesterday signed a deal with US aircraft manufacturer Boeing to buy 14 planes for its national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the two sides announced—the […]
Oil slumps after hitting peak, US indices reach new records
NEW YORK, May 1 — Oil prices struck a four-year high yesterday on worries about a resumption of hostilities in the Middle East, before slumping to end the day. […]
Tim Cook hails ‘best March quarter ever’ as Apple beats forecasts ahead of CEO transition
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1 — Apple said yesterday it had its best-ever start to the year when it came to earnings, with iPhone demand and digital service sales helping it […]
How the UAE’s Opec exit could reshape its trade ties with Saudi Arabia
ABU DHABI, May 1 — The United Arab Emirates’ withdrawal from Opec weakens the group’s control over global oil markets and potentially risks widening a rift with Gulf neighbour Saudi […]
Japan says it is ‘nearing moment’ for action as yen sinks to weakest level since 2024
TOKYO, April 30 — Japan’s finance minister hinted strongly today that Tokyo was close to intervening in the market to support the yen, after the currency slipped to its lowest […]
Ringgit closes softer against major currencies on oil volatility, US Fed stance
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — The ringgit eased against most currencies, including the US dollar, as investors shifted towards safe-haven assets amid concerns over volatile crude oil prices. At 6 […]
Late buying lifts Bursa Malaysia as firmer oil prices support energy counters
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Last-minute buying lifted Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index, reversing earlier losses as higher oil prices boosted sentiment for energy- and chemical-related counters. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd […]