Kucingko executive director See Chin Joo says that post-IPO it will set up a marketing office in the US to help increase its presence there.

NEWS: Kucingko US will help to expand network

Kucingko executive director See Chin Joo says the company is working with state government agencies in Sabah and Sarawak to help identify and train potential staff.

NEWS: Kucingko looks to Sabah and Sarawak for talent

Main-Market bound Well Chip says the company is resilient against short-term volatility in gold prices

NEWS: Well Chip resilient against gold volatility

Well Chip’s non-executive director Yeah Chia Kai says the pawnbroker expects rising gold prices to boost its ability to lend more to its customers

NEWS: Well Chip expects gold rally to boost lending

The Selangor government is targeting a 10% increase in potential transaction value at the Selangor International Halal Convention 2024, held during Invest Selangor’s flagship event Selangor International Business Summit 2024 (SIBS 2024).

NEWS: Selangor govt targets 10% transaction bump from halal convention

Tech giant Apple has opened its first official store in the heart of downtown KL at The Exchange TRX.

Apple The Exchange TRX officially opens its doors

Agricore CS Holdings marketing manager Daniel Tan explains why the company does not foresee any disruption to its supply chain.

NEWS: Agricore sees no disruption to supply chain

Agricore CS Holdings marketing manager Daniel Tan says the company is looking to diversify its overseas markets to boost its bottomline.

NEWS: Agricore to tap overseas markets

Genting president and COO Datuk Seri Tan Kong Han gives an update on its 20%-associate TauRx Pharmaceuticals progress on its Alzheimer drug. Chairman and CEO Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay says the aim is to keep the drug affordable.

NEWS: Genting gives update on Alzheimer drug

Genting chairman and CEO Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay says that the group will continue to concentrate on growing the gaming business, but adds that its next phase of transformation is just beginning.

NEWS: ‘Transformation of Genting is just starting’

Genting says that the power plant that it is investing in China could generate potential revenues of between US$8.5 billion and US$8.6 billion over its lifespan.

NEWS: Genting to invest RM277 mil for another China power plant

Given its big plans for the energy sector, Genting could see its energy division eventually contribute more than a billion US dollars in revenue according to president and COO Datuk Seri Tan Khong Han.

NEWS: Genting’s energy division could contribute US$1.3 bil in revenue

Genting, which is set to operate Indonesia’s first floating LNG facility, gives an update on when it will draw first gas and who the potential suitors are.

NEWS: Genting talks suitors for its gas

In today’s edition of Evening 5: 0:06 Genting awards US$1b job to China's Wison for Indonesia floating LNG facility1:50 Taiwan-based Elite Material invests RM900m in Penang manufacturing facility3:08 Luckin Coffee to arrive on Malaysian shores with local partner — sources4:37 Eco World Development’s 2Q net profit up 12%, declares two sen dividend6:07 WCT gets PLUS expressway lane expansion contract worth RM250m

EVENING 5: Genting bets big on overseas energy projects

The Rakyat Tolak Anwar gathering in Putrajaya on Saturday will not affect the campaign momentum of Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) machinery for the Sungai Bakap state by-election.

Saifuddin: Anti-Anwar rally will not affect campaigning for Sungai Bakap poll 

French voters cast their ballots on Sunday in the first round of a snap parliamentary election that could usher in the country's first far-right government since World War Two, a potential sea change at the heart of the European Union.

France to vote in election that could put far right in government

Australian inflation remains too high but its path lower is following countries like the US and Canada, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Sunday.

Australia’s treasurer says local inflation following US, Canada

US employers probably tempered their hiring while wage growth moderated in June, another favourable development for Jerome Powell and his Federal Reserve colleagues seeking more confirmation that inflation is slowing.

US employment seen moderating along with wage growth

Regulators in Asia have tightened the screws on trades popular among hedge funds as stocks slumped, an attempt to stabilise markets that some worry may end up stifling key strategies.

High-speed traders, short sellers face growing Asia crackdown

President Joe Biden embarked on a series of fundraising events across two states on Saturday as he works to stamp out a crisis of confidence in his re-election campaign following a feeble debate performance that dismayed his fellow Democrats.

Biden hits fundraising trail in show of strength after dismal debate performance

In the July 1 issue of City & Country, we look at the growing data centre business in Malaysia, thanks to several key reasons as highlighted by property experts familiar with the progress of this burgeoning sector.

Data centre sector in Malaysia continues to grow

A new book titled Globalization: Perak’s Rise, Relative Decline, and Regeneration by DYMM Paduka Seri Sultan Nazrin Shah discusses and documents his state’s cycles of fortune set against a backdrop of the world’s economic, social and political history.

Silver lining

Efforts to produce more local talent should not only be supported by the high-tech industry but also be intensified across various sectors to ensure the country's economic growth, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Miti minister urges broader industry support for local talent development

The unity government will strive to solve water woes in states, including states governed by the opposition despite differences in political beliefs, to ease the burden of the people.

Unity govt committed to solving water problems in all states, says Anwar

In the July 1 issue of City &amp; Country, we look at the growing data centre business in Malaysia, thanks to several key reasons as highlighted by property experts familiar with the progress of this burgeoning sector.