M-REIT sector expected to see eroding yields
KUCHING: The Malaysian Real Estate Investment Trust (M-REIT) sector has been downgraded to ‘undeweight’ as bond yields are expected to…
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Volatile shipping market shows signs of recovery
LONDON: The cost of shipping raw materials is surging but amid slowing Chinese economic growth and other global strains, the…
Wwoofing’ movement teaches urbanites countryside ways
RENNES, France: Making the switch from urban life to rural bliss is not easy. Luckily for city slicker Nathalie, whose…
Greece picks Eurobank to buy Postbank ahead of deadline
ATHENS: Greece’s bank rescue fund picked Eurobank to buy New Hellenic Postbank as part of consolidation in the sector and…
Accounting scandal hooks Spanish frozen fish giant
MADRID: It boasts a fleet of 100 ships and 10,000 employees worldwide but suspected fraud at frozen seafood giant Pescanova…
Australia plans to scrap fixed price on carbon — Treasurer
SYDNEY: Australia plans to scrap its carbon tax and bring forward an emissions trading scheme, Treasurer Chris Bowen said yesterday,…
Economy: As rosy as it looks?
KUCHING: It has been a tough year so far for the global economy. With growth prospects remaining shady since the…
Malaysia: An Asean tech hub?
Listen up Malaysians: If you find yourself hankering for the latest Apple gadget, it turns out you don’t have to…