US economy, confidence hurt by budget showdown
The US economy and consumer confidence have taken significant hits from a two week federal government shutdown, economists say, and…
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Balancing act for property prices
HwangDBS Research outlines methods to curb rising property prices on the back of stronger supply, weaker demand
Government should let market forces play out in property sector
KUCHING: The one-size-fits-all method will not work in the property sector on the currently increasing prices of properties, highlights HwangDBS…
Fitch warns it may cut US credit rating from AAA
NEW YORK: Fitch Ratings warned it could cut the sovereign credit rating of the United States from AAA, citing the…
Still neutral outlook for technology sector
KUCHING: The technology sector continues to have a ‘neutral’ rating as valuations already reflect current industry prospects, according to an…
Property prices continue to rise, but no bubble in sight — Analyst
KUCHING: Despite the rising trends in the local property sector, HwangDBS Vickers Research Sdn Bhd (HwangDBS Research) believes there is…
Asia’s waning competitiveness seen in trade disconnect
Asia’s exporters are failing to benefit from a recovery in advanced nations, putting the onus on policy makers to shift…
Hitachi eyes infrastructure projects in M’sia
KUALA LUMPUR: Japanese technology giant, Hitachi, is eyeing infrastructure projects in Malaysia, namely power generation and transportation. Managing director of…