Former teacher Bernard Chew fell into despair when he went blind practically overnight. Then a company called Firmenich – and … More
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Bethlehem ‘Corona Sandwich’ eases bite of tourism loss
When the pandemic left Bethlehem without visitors, Bannura needed a new source of income Bethlehem (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) : When … More
Gen Z entrepreneur earned $300k by the age of 23
Lenney Leong, CEO & Founder of Get Customers grew up in a humble family where scrimping and saving was necessary … More
Adopt digital technology, adhere to RMCO to revitalise economy – MPC
KUALA LUMPUR : The Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) has urged traders and companies to remain innovative and adopt digital technology … More
Coronavirus: Malaysia’s durian sellers saw boom in online orders during lockdown
Malaysia’s lockdown failed to come between Malaysians and their durians, with the period seeing a boom in e-deliveries Sellers say … More
Disinfection stations, cardboard mascots for social distancing: Some Malaysian businesses go the extra mile in new normal
KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysians transition into a “new normal” following the easing of most COVID-19 curbs, they have to heed … More
The Future of Travel
Edward Heaney, business director at PSI reflects on the impact of a global pandemic on travel and its future All … More
Government issues 11 APs for river sand exports
The AP holders are allowed to export river sand and other minerals to Brunei, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Vietnam, Hong Kong, India, Japan and Maldives. Pekan-based Legasi Lestari Sdn Bhd is one of the companies that has been granted the AP issued by KesTSA with validity until July 2027.
The RED BULL story: how world’s top energy drink began in Thailand, but it took an Austrian to make it a global phenomenon
A brand was created and cultivated which associated Red Bull with a designer image and glamorous lifestyles; it locked into youth culture and extreme and adventure-related sports, such as motor racing, mountain-biking, snowboarding and base-jumping, as well as dance music. Red Bull’s target consumer segment began to adopt nicknames for the product such as “speed in a can”, helping spread its “left-field” appeal.
Covid-19: Malaysian job losses could hit over two million, new survey finds
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 June 2020 : A recent survey by recruitment company JobStreet has revealed up to 20 per cent … More
Malaysian govt quietly hands out 5G spectrum, seemingly foregoing open tender
The 5G spectrum has been allocated to a number of players, including Altel, a firm with connections to the Malaysian governments
COVID-19: Future fallouts & current challenges
The length and depth of the current economic crisis will depend on solving the healthcare crisis with an exit strategy involving a combination of an effective, widely availablevaccine and therapeutic drugs. Meanwhile, governments around the world are trying to manage the delicate balance between controlling transmission and returning some people to economic activity.
Companies leveraging on technology, digital to thrive in the new normal
KUALA LUMPUR : Business leaders in Malaysia are focusing on leveraging technology and digital to recover and thrive in the … More
Return of mobile stalls: Bringing back Chengdu’s life and economic vitality
Along the streets and pedestrians alleys of commercial areas in Chengdu, the provincial capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province, mobile … More
Bangladesh : Save our heritage and artisan
Sobita Modi, a woman in her early fifties, had to take charge of her life with no aid from anyone … More
Malaysia auto sales drop 99% on coronavirus lockdown
Car buyers slow to return after country sold just 141 vehicles last month
Malaysia Armed Forces Fund (LTAT) Weighs Taking Boustead Private
(Bloomberg) — Malaysia’s armed forces pension fund is weighing options for its controlling stake in Boustead Holdings Bhd., including taking … More
Bali fights virus same way it attracts tourists – with local customs
Indonesia’s most popular tourist destination, Bali, has its local customs to thank for what officials tout as success in containing the COVID-19 outbreak, as the central government mulls reopening the resort island.
Petronas in talks to acquire assets of Acme Solar
Petronas is likely to acquire the 100 MW solar assets from India’s Acme Solar through its Indian unit, Amplus Energy Solutions.
‘Jemapoh Pizza’ brings extra income for six siblings during MCO
By using the wood-fired oven, the pizza will have a smokey aroma and will not take long to cook. In one minute, the pizza is ready and we can take it out from the oven
$33b set aside in Fortitude Budget, bringing Singapore’s Covid-19 war chest to nearly $100 billion
The Singapore Government will draw S$31 billion from past reserves to fund the measures in the Fortitude Budget, with a larger sum set aside for contingencies.
Altogether, Singapore is drawing up to a total of S$52 billion from past reserves this financial year – an unprecedented amount.
Kopi Kenangan leads Indonesia’s VC-backed coffee wars
From the likes of celebrity singer, Jay-Z to tennis star, Serena Williams as its global investors, Indonesia’s coffee startup, Kopi … More
China’s food delivery giant Meituan hits $100B valuation amid pandemic
The Hong Kong-listed giant, which focuses on food delivery with smaller segments in travel and transportation, is the third Chinese firm to reach the landmark valuation.
Uber Cuts 3,000 More Jobs, Shuts 45 Offices in Coronavirus Crunch
Employees in the U.S. will be the hardest hit by the cuts, according to a person familiar with the matter. Uber is closing one of its offices in downtown San Francisco, which had more than 500 employees. It is also considering moving its Asia headquarters out of Singapore.
