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Forex
Ringgit expected to trade in tight range against US dollar next week
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to trade within a tight range against the US dollar next week, with investors remaining cautious ahead of key monetary policy decisions by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of Japan (BOJ).
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Business
PKNPk equips SK St Michael students with digital, media skills
KUALA LUMPUR: The Perak State Development Corporation (PKNPk) is strengthening its collaboration with Sekolah Kebangsaan St Michael, Ipoh, through the StratCom Jr. programme.
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Star Biz7
A new board is not the answer
I note the recent public statement by Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming reiterating the government's intention to introduce a Building Managers Act and establish a separate regulatory framework for building managers.
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Star Biz7
Can homes and data centres coexist safely?
A new development near home often gets residents talking. New shops and restaurants may bring greater convenience. A grocery store could save them a longer drive for daily necessities.
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Star Biz7
Designing haze-ready homes
Property design shows have long pushed for the open concept, incorporating large windows that allow plenty of natural sunlight and pleasant breezes to flow in.
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Star Biz7
Trends reshaping premium retail market
On a summer afternoon at Taikoo Li Sanlitun in Beijing, people are doing far more than just shopping.
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Star Biz7
Gold holds the hedge
Gold is regaining favour among some of the world's biggest money managers, on the expectation that gold will reach US$5,000 an ounce by year-end.
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Star Biz7
Cautious optimism on markets
The investment landscape is likely to remain a tug-of-war between strong corporate earnings and stubborn inflation, keeping both equities and bonds relevant to portfolios.
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Insight
Four leadership challenges we cannot ignore
Dear captains of industry and public institutions, across industries and organisations, certain leadership concerns seem to repeat themselves decade after decade.
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Star Biz7
Fujian’s rural revitalisation
On a mountain plateau over 800m above sea level in Zhouning county, Ningde, Fujian province, vividly coloured succulents bathe in the cool mountain air. For Liu Lin, their fleshy leaves are more than mere flora – they are an antidote to urban anxiety.
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Star Biz7
A boom centred on data centres
Malaysia's construction boom is increasingly pivoting around something that barely featured in contractors' order books a few years ago – data centres (DCs).
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Star Biz7
Malaysia’s bonds brace for bumpy ride
The Malaysian bond market is likely to remain selective through year-end as global yields, heavier domestic duration supply and shifting expectations for interest rates keep investors cautious.
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Star Biz7
Lark’s New World order
A trend is emerging among young consumers today – not one of abstinence, but of a more conscious approach to drinking.
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Star Biz7
Risky stretch for markets
Markets are heading into a potentially volatile stretch, with investors facing a mix of geopolitical uncertainty, central-bank decisions and growing concerns over government finances.
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Star Biz7
S-REITs shine as defensive plays
The outlook for Singapore real estate investment trusts (S-REITs) remains defensive, with resilient income streams offering investors some shelter as market uncertainty stays elevated.
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Insight
Higher wages the way to go
Forget about a minimum wage of RM3,100 a month. Malaysians need to be paid more than that if we are to bring substantive change.
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Short Position
Clearing the air on accountability
In the ongoing haze crisis, most of the blame is placed on Indonesian parties. However, could there also be Malaysian entities involved?
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Insight
Vagaries behind wage rise
The Malaysian Trades Union Congress has proposed raising the minimum wage from RM1,700 to RM3,100 a month, but it is much easier said than done.
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Short Position
Seeking value in Malaysia’s tech rally
It is always a challenge for investors to follow Malaysia's tech sector on Bursa Malaysia.
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Star Biz7
‘Prepare for lending’
THE Covid-19 pandemic is a problem that refuses to go away, at least for AirAsia Group Bhd.
