Malaysia’s Household Spending Set for Steady Growth: Fitch Solutions’ BMI
BMI, an offshoot of Fitch Solutions, projects a promising 5.0% year-on-year (y-o-y) surge in Malaysia’s household spending in 2023. This steady growth trend is anticipated to continue into 2024, bolstered…
Australia’s Disappointment Over China’s Delay on Barley Tariff Review; WTO Case Revival Looms
In the latest development in international trade relations, Australia has voiced its disappointment over China's request for an additional month to finalize a review on barley tariffs. The Australian government…
Dukaan, the Indian Startup, Utilizes AI for Efficiency, Leading to Staff Reductions
In a bold move fueled by the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bengaluru-based startup Dukaan has significantly reduced its support team, laying off a whopping 90% of its staff. This…
Bataan Blockchain Fundamentals and Innovation Workshop
Blockchain technology has emerged as a powerful global disruptor, revolutionizing key business processes and information systems. Its impact spans across diverse sectors such as agriculture, finance, healthcare, and the integration…
Human8 empowers employees to collaborate with generative AI
Human8 (previously known as InSites Consulting), the new human-driven consultancy, today announced the launch of an employee AI prompt school supported by the introduction of a proprietary Square AI research assistant.…
Yahoo Academy announces Class of 2023
Yahoo is proud to announce the 40 outstanding emerging leaders who have been chosen from a record 250 entries to participate in the Yahoo Academy 2023 programme. Now in its…
Yeshan Sarees Unites with Malaysian Advocates for Women’s Empowerment with The #BornToFly Campaign
Local Indian fashion brand, Yeshan Sarees is looking to drive in-depth conversations and impactful discussions through its new social awareness campaign - #BornToFly as it looks to tackle the on-going…
Musk-Anwar Dialogues to Drive Malaysia’s Journey to an Electric Future
In what could be a groundbreaking event for Malaysia's Electric Vehicle (EV) industry, a highly anticipated meeting between Tesla's founder, Elon Musk, and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, may…
A Progressive Wage Model on the Horizon: Is Malaysia Set for Mandatory Salary Increments?
As Malaysia's federal government prepares to roll out a progressive wage model, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli's recent speech on July 11, 2023, at the International Malaysia Law Conference in Kuala Lumpur caught…
Team DoBetter Triumphs at ImpactHack 2023: BizFlow Wins Big with Innovative Data Intelligence
Demonstrating exceptional innovation and technical prowess, Team DoBetter clinched the top prize at the prestigious ImpactHack 2023 Hackathon organised by Standard Chartered. They triumphed over numerous other talented contenders to win an impressive MYR30,000 in cash,…
Broadband Price Drop Anticipated Post-September, MCMC Announces; Lower-Cost Packages Now Available
Following an announcement from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Malaysian citizens can anticipate a drop in the retail prices of fixed broadband after September this year. This revelation…
GoWork’s Staggering Success: Business Growth Skyrockets by 2x Pre-Pandemic Levels
GoWork, Indonesia's leading coworking space provider has shared remarkable business growth figures. In a time of unprecedented challenges, the company's strategy and perseverance have led to its business doubling in…
Italian Football Stirs: Ex-Juventus Chairman, Agnelli, Faces New 16-Month Ban Amid Accounting Scandal
In a fresh wave of controversy to sweep over Italian football, former Juventus chairman, Andrea Agnelli, has been served a 16-month ban by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). The decision…
Unveiling the Fallout: Vedanta and Foxconn’s Semiconductor Disruption
Vedanta, a giant in the Indian industry, faced a 2% slump after Foxconn, the Taiwanese titan, pulled out from their $19.5 billion semiconductor joint venture. The move from Foxconn, largely…
Lution Debuts Dedicated Martech Practice, Appoints Industry Maven Satya Upadhyaya as Chief
In an exciting move that underscores its commitment to providing comprehensive marketing solutions, marketing transformation consultancy, Lution, has unveiled a new dedicated martech practice. The decision to establish this arm…
