Staff Reporter

Malaysia’s most exceptional companies honoured at Malaysia National Business, International Business Awards and Technology Excellence Awards

These awards programmes celebrate innovation, excellence, and the collaborative spirit that fuels Malaysia's business landscape.

Asia’s asset management sector set to grow by 4.5% in 2024

The private credit market in APAC is expected to grow 8.0% by 2027.

1 in 2 shoppers plan to boost online shopping: Airwallex

Around 61% of consumers perceived international merchants as trustworthy. 

Sarawak Energy receives two awards at 2024 Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards

The company was recognised in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) - Energy and Learning and Development Technology - Utilities categories.

Japan’s insurance market to expand 3.12% CAGR by 2027

The automotive segment is seen as a significant trend during the forecast period.

Nearly 7 in 10 ENR executives believe AI will transform their operations by 2030

They see it beneficial in improving maintenance and production, amongst others.

ENR executives concerned about energy transition projects’ economic viability

The majority of APAC executives, however, are optimistic about the projects’ contribution.

China leads global wind turbine orders to a record high in 2023

Global wind turbine orders rose by 16 GW year-on-year to reach 155 GW.

Directors identify health and safety as emerging top risks: Survey

Climate change remains high on the risk agenda in certain regions, such as Asia.

Startup funding sees dip, but quality over quantity prevails – SOLIDWORKS experts

Despite a funding downturn, SOLIDWORKS experts foresee a promising shift towards more mature startups with tech prowess in manufacturing.

Funding dips 42% for women-led startups in SEA

Fintech, consumer, and retail amongst top top-funded sectors with women-founded startups.

Cyberattacks, data breaches top business risks in India: survey

Business interruption stands as the second-highest risk whilst talent retention challenges rank third.

Women occupy less than a quarter of board seats in Singapore: report

Still, achieving gender parity in key leadership roles remains challenging.

S'poreans find wealth does not equate to financial resilience: Survey

Lower-income respondents (60%) better at covering short-term financial obligations than high-income counterparts (52%).

E-commerce to account for 24% of retail sales by 2027

China, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand will boost the growth.

India tops 2023 Global Retail Development Index

Saudi Arabia, China, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, and Indonesia also made it to the Top 10.