Indonesia’s rising labour costs could discourage investment
Although external commodity price shocks and the declining value of the rupiah are the macro-economic trends dominating headlines about the…
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Bursa likely to trade firmer next week, FBM KLCI to repeat rally
KUALA LUMPUR: Shares on Bursa Malaysia are expected to be firmer next week, with the key index FTSE Bursa Malaysia…
CompareHero: How Green Technology saves your money
Going green does not mean having to give up the convenience of using modern technology. As a matter of fact,…
Microsoft’s Apple investment: The worst deal of them all?
Whether you’re holding an old-school 4, a tooty-fruity 5c, a Shanghai-edition gold 5s, or a Calle Ocho-jailbreak ‘especial’, it’s easy…
Wealthy go frugal this holiday amid uneven US recovery
Last holiday season, literary agent Linda Chester bought herself a sheared sable fur coat and red evening gown, both from…
Expect further correction ahead
The local market bucked the regional market trend for the past one month, and continued to outperform against most markets…
Timber industry to benefit from higher log prices, demand from Japan
KUCHING: The timber industry’s near term catalysts continue to be exciting, supported by the monsoon season in Malaysia and Indonesia…
Petronas discovers new hydrocarbon deposits off Bintulu and Indonesia
KUCHING: National oil company Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has discovered new hydrocarbon deposits from its explorations in Malaysia and Indonesia.…