Blue chips remain bullish

THE large corporates in Malaysia are bullish about 2005. Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) president and CEO Datuk Che Khalib Mohamad Noh expects the utility giant to continue to shine and deliver. Malaysia International Shipping Corp Bhd (MISC) is somewhat insulated from external market volatilities, says MD and CEO Datuk Shamsul Azhar Abbas. Genting Bhd chairman, president and chief executive Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay has plans to further widen the scope of the group's investment.

Most firms report better Q3 results

COMPANIES listed on Bursa Malaysia have reported a better set of third quarter (Q3) earnings compared with those in the second quarter this year, with fewer reported earnings disappointments.

Spain clay to blunt US power

Spain hope power-deadening clay and a resilient band of baseliners will combine to blunt US firepower at this week#8217;s Davis Cup final.

Yi Lai results augur well for tile industry

PROPERTY stocks seem to have fallen out of favour amid concerns that the industry cycle is approaching its peak.

MCI tie-up to drive growth in MNS business

DESPITE worries of fewer growth opportunities in the local managed network services (MNS) market, analysts remain positive about VADS Bhd#8217;s prospects.

Close security for Singapore schools

Every school in Singapore will be patrolled by security guards and fitted with up to 12 closed-circuit TV cameras over the next few months, as part of enhanced security measures announced yesterday.

Profit-taking caps KL market rise

THE run-up by the KL Composite Index (KLCI) over the last five trading days was halted yesterday when investors booked profits in blue chips and heavyweights after their recent sharp rise, sending the benchmark index below the psychological 900-point barrier.

The four Ps for success in trying times

PASSION, perseverance, persistence and patience #150; these are the four Ps any entrepreneur needs in order to succeed in difficult times, according to US business professor Dr Sid Gautam.

Cypark first Malaysian firm to be awarded Xian beautification project

Integrated landscaping services company Cypark Sdn Bhd can boast being the first Malaysian firm to secure a world-class tourist attraction beautification job.

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