Forward looking indicators positive for the year ahead
KUCHING: As it is, forward looking indicators for the economy continued to point towards sustained growth, both from domestic as…
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Malaysia sees narrowing current account surplus
KUCHING: In tandem with the growing momentum for exports, the surplus in current account under Malaysia’s balance of payments also…
HwangIM unveils Hwang Select Japan Quantum Fund
KUCHING: Hwang Investment Management Bhd (HwangIM) has unveiled Malaysia’s maiden Japan investment solution tailored to investors who have a medium-to-long…
Affin’s loans growth likely to remain modest, Hwang IB financial closure to be in April
KUCHING: Affin Holdings Bhd’s (Affin) loan growth is likely to remain modest as preserving asset quality still appears to be…
Businesses holding back on integrated reporting
KUCHING: Businesses are hesitant about adopting integrated reporting (IR) with the majority taking a ‘wait and see’ approach, according to…
Uptick in timber prices to benefit WTK
KUCHING: The uptick in timber prices as well as the depreciation of the ringgit against the US dollar will benefit…
Good start for banks in 2014
KUCHING: Statistics so far in 2014 showed a good start for banks in Malaysia, affirming their potential to benefit from…
Palm surges to highest since September 2012 on weather concerns
PALM oil climbed to the highest level in more than 17 months on speculation that dry weather in the main…