Japan sales tax hike masks bigger problem of welfare spending
TOKYO: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is poised to raise Japan’s sales tax, but this bruising political decision leaves unresolved the…
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‘Full steam ahead’ for Fonterra’s own-brand China plan after recall
WELLINGTON: Fonterra, the world’s largest dairy processor, is moving ahead with plans to launch its own branded milk formula in…
Innovation key to securing Asia’s energy future — Shell
KUALA LUMPUR: Innovation and technology play crucial roles in unlocking energy supplies required by growing demand from the increasing population…
Malaysia remains forerunner in global sukuk
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia remains a forerunner in global sukuk with the global outstanding sukuk amounting to over US$148 billion as…
Summer Mall to ride on Kota Samarahan’s increasing presence
KUCHING: The Summer Shopping Mall will benefit from Kota Samarahan’s increasing presence with the entry of various prominent learning institutions…
Sabah has among highest number of asnb account holders, says Musa
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has among the highest number of Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) account holders, with over 14.75 billion…
M’sia has two years to improve Asean Community blueprint
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia still has two years to improve its Asean Community 2015 blueprint, International Trade and Industry Minister (Miti)…
Tengku Zafrul resigns as Maybank Investment Bank chief executive officer
KUALA LUMPUR: Maybank Investment Bank (IB) yesterday announced that its chief executive officer (CEO), Tengku Datuk Zafrul Tengku Aziz, has…