Tokyo points to ‘recovery’ in Japan economy
TOKYO: Japan lifted its view of the world’s third-largest economy, as the government used the word ‘recovery’ for the first…
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Toyota, Ford end hybrid partnership
Toyota and Ford have ended a partnership to jointly develop gas-electric hybrid systems for trucks and sport utility vehicles, the…
Apple profit down 22% at $6.9 bn but tops forecasts
Apple delivered better-than-expected earnings of $6.9 billion in the quarter just ended, the tech giant said Tuesday, boosting the share…
Mida seeks to create exciting work environment ecosystem to lure back overseas talent
KUALA LUMPUR: By attracting high-value investments, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) is seeking to create a work environment ecosystem…
FBM KLCI to potentially hit 1,800 next week
KUCHING: The FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (FBM KLCI) has been envisaged to hold enough market momentum to…
Southeast Asia’s oilfield service minnows come of age
SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR: From hauling rigs to delivering toilet paper, firms from Southeast Asia are cornering lucrative niches of the oilfield…
Petronas implements new minimum retirement age
KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas yesterday announced it has implemented the new retirement age of 60 years for its permanent employees, effective,…
Unemployment rate increasing – Statistics Department
KUALA LUMPUR: Unemployment rate in the country was at 3.3 per cent in May from three per cent in April,…