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Chinese tea chains pour into US
On the day before New Year’s Eve, powerful gusts swept through New York, battering the city with brutal winter weather, making it feel like minus 10ºC. But outside a newly […]
South African beauty market gets makeover
South Africa’s US$4bil beauty market is fast becoming a key battleground for retailers grappling with a sluggish economy, weak consumer confidence and intensifying competition. Read full story Date: 31 January, […]
Rising solar module prices to challenge cost discipline
The renewable energy theme is set to sustain momentum in 2026, driven by a wave of projects and growing multi-year order books for developers and players in the engineering, procurement, […]
Capitalising on the tourism momentum
Genting Malaysia Bhd (GenM) is Malaysia’s largest integrated leisure and hospitality operator, anchored by Resorts World Genting, which includes hotels, casinos, theme parks, retail outlets, and food and beverage offerings. […]
Navigating Fed uncertainty
Markets look ahead to more noise around US monetary policy, more headlines about pressure on the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and more volatility across currencies, bonds and equities. Read full […]
Blazing a trail for fire safety
In late November last year, news of a deadly fire at an apartment complex in Hong Kong sent shockwaves around the globe. Read full story Date: 31 January, 2026 6:00 […]
Singapore bets on green growth
Singapore is gearing up to deepen its green and sustainable economy, with the upcoming Budget 2026 expected to sharpen the city-state’s focus on decarbonisation and climate resilience while opening doors […]
More bullishness on Philippine equities
There appears to be a noticeable shift in investor sentiment towards Philippine equities, with investors showing more optimism for 2026 than they did in the second half (2H) of 2025. […]
POWERING ASEAN’S DIGITAL GROWTH
AS the digital economy accelerates, seamless connectivity is now the cornerstone of growth. Read full story Date: 31 January, 2026 5:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Indonesia MSCI alert sends ripples to Malaysia
Global equity markets were jolted recently when global index provider MSCI warned that Indonesia’s stock market may be reclassified from an emerging market to a frontier market unless structural issues […]