Emergency to have little impact on economy but watch out for foreign investor reaction, potential rating changes Amir Imran Husain Safri PETALING JAYA: It’s only 12 days into the new year, but if we were expecting the turmoil and drama we...
Adopt disciplined approach to retirement savings, says asset management firm CEO Amir Imran Husain Safri PETALING JAYA: Given the hardships faced by the people due to the Covid-19 situation, the decision to...
Workers on a production line in a garment factory in Hanoi, Vietnam. The Malaysian textile and apparel industry is expected to face competition from lower-cost producers in the RCEP region such as Vietnam. – REUTERSPIX Will RCEP usher in a year of trade for Malaysia? Amir Imran Husain Safri PETALING JAYA: The anticipated ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)...
Mecan Trade – an alternative to conventional e-commerce Amir Imran Husain Safri PETALING JAYA: E-commerce has been a vital lifeline for businesses and consumers amidst the ongoing Covid-19...
A man holding a physical imitation of a Bitcoin. Cryptocurrencies have been among the big winners this year, with Bitcoin leading the surge with a year-to-date gain of 232.7% as of 10pm yesterday. – AFPPIX Year Ender 2020 – Biggest winners and biggest losers of the year Amir Imran Husain Safri PETALING JAYA: This year, the fortunes and performance of equities and commodities have been largely...
Covid-induced spike in delivery services demand boon for EasyParcel Amir Imran Husain Safri PETALING JAYA: The surge in e-commerce during the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing movement restrictions...
Ta Win aims to be Asia’s go-to copper player Amir Imran Husain Safri PETALING JAYA: Ta Win Holdings Bhd sees its future as Asia’s one-stop solution centre for copper-related...
A vial labelled ‘Covid-19 Coronavirus Vaccine’ is held over dry ice in this illustration picture. – REUTERSPIX Year Ender 2020 – Who’s who among Bursa-listed companies in Covid-19 vaccine play Amir Imran Husain Safri PETALING JAYA: The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has dictated the performance of the global economy for the...
An economist says the initiatives Budget 2021 will help nudge the private sector, particularly the manufacturing and services industries, to participate in green technology. – AFPPIX Economists laud Environmental, Social and Governance measures in Budget 2021 Amir Imran Husain Safri PETALING JAYA: The government’s push to position Malaysia as a sustainable finance hub is welcomed by...
People walking outside a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. It is hoped that the budget’s expansionary approach will boost overall consumer and business spending which in turn will translate into a second round effect that will benefit the rest of the economy. – AFPPIX Adequate fiscal space to accommodate Malaysia’s largest ever budget, say economists Amir Imran Husain Safri PETALING JAYA: Analysts say the government has sufficient fiscal space for the expansionary stance in...
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