Global stocks climbed to a record as hopes rose for a US-Iran deal to open the Strait of Hormuz, while investors renewed bets on the artificial intelligence (AI) trade, driving gains in chipmakers.

Global stocks hit records on AI trade, Iran deal prospect

In today’s unpredictable economic climate, investors are increasingly cautious about where they allocate their capital. Market volatility, geopolitical tensions and fluctuating interest rates have made many hesitant to invest, even in high-growth regions like Asia. However, staying on the sidelines could mean missing out on long-term wealth-building opportunities.

Eastspring Investments Asian Low Volatility Equity MY Fund: A Stable Path to Asia’s Growth Potential

Bacteria Free Water Engineering (M) Sdn. Bhd., also known as BACFREE®, a leader in Malaysia’s water solutions industry, became one of the first companies to achieve the SIRIM 55:2023 ESG certification at the Majlis SIRIM Industri 2024 event on 7 November, which was graced by the Deputy Secretary General (Investment & Management) of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Datuk Bahria Mohd Tamil.

BACFREE® Among The First To Achieve SIRIM 55:2023 Certification As Part Of New ESG Holistic Ecosystem To Drive Sustainability Goals

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has launched the Discovery Centre in Menara Suezcap 2 in Kuala Lumpur as a hub for businesses to foster innovation and engage in its tailored tech solutions.

Discover the best of hybrid cloud with HPE Discovery Centre

While technology has transformed modern education, there remains a need for real-world learning to develop critical life skills. Nexus International School Malaysia is paving the way with a unique approach to outdoor education — its innovative Forest School programme.

Cultivating Resilience and Global Responsibility by Bringing Classes into the Forest

SINGAPORE, 07 November 2024 – CapBay, a pioneering Malaysian FinTech company specialising in supply chain finance and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) financing, has been honoured as one of Fortune’s Fintech Innovators Asia 2024. This accolade, awarded by the same organisation behind the renowned Fortune Global 500, highlights CapBay’s pioneering role in Asia’s fintech landscape. CapBay was the only Malaysian entity among a group of sixty fintech leaders, including digital banks, payment and crypto players such as Binance, WeBank, KakaoBank, Grab and Ant Group. The announcement was made at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024, showcasing the most innovative and impactful fintech companies from across the Asia-Pacific region.

Leading the Way: CapBay Honoured Among Asia’s Top Fintech Disruptors at Singapore Fintech Festival

A journey through the birth, revival and flourish of Patek Philippe's World Time and Travel Time complications

The passage of time

The gold standard for premier living set along the golden triangle of Kuala Lumpur

TSLAW Land’s Latest Upmarket Residential Project Offers Convenience and Luxurious Living

Kenanga Investment Bank’s Fraud Awareness Week (FAW) has been a cornerstone initiative in promoting anti-fraud culture within the organisation and beyond. Launched in 2017, FAW has grown to engage employees, regulators, and international partners, underlining Kenanga’s commitment to ethical business practices. Aligning with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the event promotes knowledge sharing, vigilance, and collaboration, both internally and externally.

Fostering a Culture of Vigilance: Kenanga’s Approach to Fraud Awareness

Anthea is next to a beautiful 6.3-acre linear park, featuring a serene rainforest garden and peaceful story lawn.

Anthea brings contemporary living within the harmony of nature's elegance

US President Donald Trump waived massive tariffs linked to Russian energy exports mandated in a law that he signed last month, as the measures complicated his push to lower diesel prices ahead of the US midterm elections.

Trump halts new Russia energy sanctions to ease diesel costs

Former natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad will be barred from all official activities of Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) for three months from Oct 20 to Jan 19, 2027.

Bersama bars Nik Nazmi from official activities for three months — president

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) will field a mix of seasoned and experienced candidates, young people and women from various ethnic groups in the 16th Melaka state election on Nov 14.

Melaka polls: PKR to field experienced, young and women candidates, says Amirudin

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Saturday that regulators and supervisors must be alert to risks from non-bank institutions, cyberattacks and fraud.

IMF's Georgieva says regulators must watch risk from non-banks, cyberattacks and fraud

Singapore has identified seven companies it says were involved in wildfires in Indonesia that have blanketed the city-state in haze, stepping up scrutiny of firms linked to the blazes.

Singapore names seven companies over Indonesia haze fires

Electricity supply to all areas affected by a fire at the Kangkar Tebrau Main Intake Substation in Johor on Friday was fully restored within 77 minutes, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) (KL:TENAGA) said.

TNB restores power within 77 minutes after Kangkar Tebrau substation fire

The National Physical Planning Council (MPFN) has given in-principle approval to the proposed development of the National Maritime Port City and Carey Island Port Special Economic Zone.

National Physical Planning Council okays Carey Island development, project to contribute RM4.7b to GDP, says Nga

Every year, sea turtles return to the beaches of northern KwaZulu-Natal, in South Africa, where they began life. Once they leave the shore, some travel north through the Mozambique Channel, using waters and coastal habitats off Mozambique and Madagascar, while others journey into the wider Indian...

Sustainable Development Now: Conserving a Connected Ocean

Wall Street has spent the year betting on staggering artificial intelligence (AI) growth while worrying about stubborn inflation. This week, investors got a fresh taste of both risks: a deepening rout in the AI complex that reached into its debt financing, and oil at US$110 a barrel threatening to make inflation harder to contain.

Wall Street anxiety spreads as AI rout meets US$110 oil shock

Anthropic PBC has presented its own draft bill to US lawmakers with a plan for regulating artificial intelligence (AI) safety and security, in a moment of heightened concern about the potential risks of the rapidly advancing technology.

Anthropic pitches AI safety bill to lawmakers — report

A generation of investors grew up believing that Genting Bhd (KL:GENTING) was a cash-generating machine where nothing can go wrong even during the worst of times.

Genting loses its lustre

A total of 24 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air quality as of 9.30am, with Pasir Gudang, Johor, registering the highest air pollutant index (API) reading at 196.

Haze: 24 areas nationwide record unhealthy readings as of 9.30am

Nvidia Corp chief executive officer Jensen Huang took a sanguine view towards the latest artificial intelligence (AI) stock-market rout, saying the benefits of the technology will soon outweigh the concerns of investors.

Nvidia CEO on AI market turmoil: ‘All of this is going to pass’

The National Physical Planning Council (MPFN) has given in-principle approval to the proposed development of the National Maritime Port City and Carey Island Port Special Economic Zone.

Chinese firms have emerged as the biggest losers of the faltering global artificial intelligence (AI) trade, a setback for Beijing’s efforts to use stock markets to supercharge its ambition of technological supremacy.

Chinese stocks turn biggest losers as global AI trade stumbles

Wall Street has spent the year betting on staggering artificial intelligence (AI) growth while worrying about stubborn inflation. This week, investors got a fresh taste of both risks: a deepening rout in the AI complex that reached into its debt financing, and oil at US$110 a barrel threatening to make inflation harder to contain.

Electricity supply to all areas affected by a fire at the Kangkar Tebrau Main Intake Substation in Johor on Friday was fully restored within 77 minutes, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) (KL:TENAGA) said.

Every year, sea turtles return to the beaches of northern KwaZulu-Natal, in South Africa, where they began life. Once they leave the shore, some travel north through the Mozambique Channel, using waters and coastal habitats off Mozambique and Madagascar, while others journey into the wider Indian...

The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has urged employers to take proactive measures to protect employees’ safety, health and welfare as haze conditions worsen, including adjusting work arrangements in line with prevailing air quality and occupational safety requirements.

MEF urges employers to strengthen workplace safety, health amid worsening haze

Former natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad will be barred from all official activities of Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) for three months from Oct 20 to Jan 19, 2027.

Anthropic PBC has presented its own draft bill to US lawmakers with a plan for regulating artificial intelligence (AI) safety and security, in a moment of heightened concern about the potential risks of the rapidly advancing technology. &nbsp;

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Saturday that regulators and supervisors must be alert to risks from non-bank institutions, cyberattacks and fraud.

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) will field a mix of seasoned and experienced candidates, young people and women from various ethnic groups in the 16th Melaka state election on Nov 14.

US President Donald Trump waived massive tariffs linked to Russian energy exports mandated in a law that he signed last month, as the measures complicated his push to lower diesel prices ahead of the US midterm elections.

Branded

‌
‌

‌
‌

‌
‌

‌
‌

‌
‌

‌
‌

‌
‌

‌
‌

‌
‌

‌
‌

Branded

‌‌

‌‌

‌‌

‌‌

‌‌

‌‌

‌‌

‌‌

‌‌

‌‌

‌
‌

‌
‌

‌
‌

‌
‌

‌
‌

‌
‌

‌
‌

‌
‌

‌
‌

‌
‌