Toy cars get eco makeover to inspire children

LONDON (Reuters) - Matchbox is launching a new series of toy cars based on real-life electric and hybrid vehicles, in a bid to make its miniatures more sustainable and to raise awareness among children of the environmental impact of motoring.

From bone broth to mushroom rendang, these niche home businesses have become hugely popular

Niche home food businesses that are cooking out of the box are finding that demand for their products is very, very high.

Vietnam's garment export up again in Q1; only nine imported cases reported on Saturday (April 10)

Vietnam raked in nearly US$7.2 billion from exporting textile and garment in the first quarter of this year, up 1.1 percent against the same period last year, according to the country's General Statistics Office's official data.

Prospects underpinned by growing customer base

KUALA LUMPUR: There is growing optimism on Greatech Bhd’s growth prospects as the company is set to expand its customer base.

IMF predicts faster global recovery, raises China GDP growth to 8.4%

WASHINGTON, April 7 (China Daily/ANN) - The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday predicted China's economy to grow at 8.4 percent this year, which is 0.3 percentage point stronger than in its January forecast, while global growth is expected to reach 6 percent in 2021, a higher-than-expected recovery that could face "daunting challenges" ahead.

IMF predicts 8.4 per cent growth for China and faster global recovery

WASHINGTON (China Daily/ANN): The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday (April 6) predicted China's economy to grow at 8.4 per cent this year, which is 0.3 percentage point stronger than in its January forecast, while global growth is expected to reach 6 per cent in 2021, a higher-than-expected recovery that could face "daunting challenges" ahead.

Greatech prospects underpinned by growing customer base

KUALA LUMPUR: Maybank Investment Bank Research is upbeat on Greatech Bhd's growth prospects, underpinned by the expansion of its customer base.

Phones, components top Vietnam's export value in Q1; 11 imported Covid-19 cases reported on Tuesday (April 6)

Vietnam raked in nearly US$14.1 billion from exporting phones and components in the first quarter of this year, which accounted for 18.2 percent of Vietnam's total export revenue over the period, posting a year-on-year rise of 9.3 per cent.

Central Global proposes private placement of up to 18 million new shares

Global IPO market heads for another record year

IT looks like the global equity markets are poised for another record year for initial public offering (IPO) deals.