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H&M: DESIRABILITY, DIVERSITY AND DECARBONISATION
He is a self-confessed “suit guy”. Dressed in a comfortable beige linen-blend two-piece, Saed El-Achkar laughs as he smooths the lapel of his blazer on a characteristically humid morning in […]
Deal seekers lured to new debt
Credit investors are scoring some of the highest new issue concessions in years. That’s because companies that seize the occasional window for bond offerings are competing to entice buyers who […]
Rise of an investor magnet
Wedged between South American heavyweights Argentina and Brazil, Paraguay has long been ignored by the international community. Small, landlocked and poor, it was often seen as just a fly-over country. […]
Sports market in the money
The next decade could see sports evolve from a passion asset into a portfolio cornerstone, with investors increasingly treating clubs, leagues and even emerging formats as strategic holdings rather than […]
Setting the course for KWAP
Pension reform is becoming increasingly unavoidable as longer life expectancy and rising fiscal pressures impact the system. Read full story Date: 28 March, 2026 6:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
The great diversity debate
BHP’s surprise appointment of Americas head Brandon Craig as chief executive officer (CEO) recently has revived concerns in the mining sector over talent retention and the lack of leadership diversity, […]
China – Global car industry innovator
A Chinese-made Leapmotor C10 was travelling down Germany’s fast-moving Autobahn last year when the driver-assistance system braked sharply and jolted it to the side, as if boxed in by scooters […]
Tough test for corporates
Asia-Pacific corporates are bracing for a turbulent stretch as the Middle East conflict sends oil and gas (O&G) markets into uncharted territory. Read full story Date: 28 March, 2026 6:00 […]
Plug the funding loopholes
When Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki calls for three new laws to plug loopholes in public funding, the message is stark: Malaysia’s anti-corruption framework still leaves […]
JS-SEZ awaits Singapore buy-in
While the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS‑SEZ) holds vast potential, it is notable that no major Singapore corporate heavyweights have yet announced participation. Read full story Date: 28 March, 2026 […]