Donald Trump’s US election victory is seen changing the course of near-term money flows for three of Asia’s largest equity markets as tariff risks loom large over Chinese assets.

Trump’s China threat has investors favouring India, Japan stocks

Days after taking charge of Southeast Asia’s biggest economy, Indonesia’s president needs a plan to deal with rising borrowing costs for key state-owned enterprises (SOEs) carrying US$186 billion (RM814.49 billion) of debt.

Indonesia’s new president faces US$186b debt dilemma

Hong Kong’s home sales uptick is expected to struggle with momentum due to the city’s weak economic outlook and elevated interest rates.

The number of new home transactions in the seven days after chief executive John Lee’s policy address rose 20% compared to the same period earlier, according to data from broker Midland Realty. This comes amid several major launches, such as Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd’s new project in Kai Tak. Prices of second-hand transactions rose 0.5% in the week of the policy address, according to Centaline data.

Hong Kong’s rising home sales still face economic headwinds

Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday optimism over the US economic outlook was broadening but markets remained unstable, offering a mixed view on whether risks to his country's economy were subsiding.

Bank of Japan cautiously upbeat on US outlook, warns of jittery markets

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) may lose its outright majority in the lower house of Parliament for the first time since 2009 in this month’s election, while keeping control of the chamber with the help of its coalition partner, major Japanese media predicted on Thursday.

Japan’s LDP may lose majority for first time since 2009, media forecasts show

Singapore has kicked off a big effort to revive its withering stock market. Inside its exchange operator and among market participants, there is deep pessimism that the reboot will succeed.

Singapore Exchange insiders cast doubt on stock-market revival

First-half earnings in Asia showed how the ripple effects of the Red Sea crisis will continue to be costly for companies that make goods for export, while those that transport their wares benefit from higher freight rates.

Red Sea crisis produces winners and losers in Asia as freight rates spike

Japanese companies are increasingly abandoning an approach to business in China that once seemed immune to politics, a stark shift after years when they were the biggest single investors in their neighbour’s economy.

Japan’s companies sour on China after years of brushing off risk

Japan’s US$1.75 trillion (RM7.61 trillion) state pension fund may step up purchases of domestic stocks and scale back on foreign bonds in a reallocation of assets that would ripple through global markets, a Bloomberg survey showed.

GPIF watchers say the US$1.75 tril fund may buy more Japanese stocks

Thailand’s most prominent businessmen, politicians and diplomats turned up at a dinner event last week to listen to former leader Thaksin Shinawatra share his vision for the nation. It was the clearest sign yet of the influence he is likely to wield over his daughter’s administration.

Ex-Thai PM Thaksin’s dinner talk displays his clout in daughter Paetongtarn's govt

The widespread development and use of synthetic fuels is still at least a decade away and depends on the successful deployment of other technologies, according to the latest Horizons report by data and analytics company Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac).

E-fuels offer long-term solution to key energy transition transport sectors, says WoodMac

The strongest element in 2020 — the Year of the Metal Rat — is earth, said Datuk Joey Yap, chief consultant of Joey Yap Consulting Group, at The Edge-RHB Premier Investment Insights Dinner. The presence of this non-moving and safe element means this will be a sluggish year.

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Opportunities and risks in the Year of the Metal Rat

What does the Year of the Metal Rat have in store for investors? Speakers at The Edge-RHB Premier Investment Insights Dinner offer their outlook for 2020.

 

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Finding opportunities in the New Year

Technology stocks in China and equities in Malaysia remain attractive amid a relatively stable investing environment, said Tan Jee Toon, chief investment officer at RHB Asset Management in Singapore, at The Edge-RHB Premier Investment Insights Dinner.

Tan, who oversees Asia-Pacific equi...

Chinese tech stocks and Malaysian equities attractive

Note from the publisher: Raising the bar for real estate excellence

Sime Darby Property Bhd (KL:SIMEPROP) took the No 1 spot at this year’s The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards (TPDA). This is the second time it has done so, the first time being in 2009. It was also the joint winner of the Best in Qualitative Attributes sub-award this year.

Sime Darby Property takes top spot at The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards 2024

From self-proclaimed tree hugger to key driver of Malaysia’s top property development company, Datuk Seri Azmir Merican is not your typical bricks-and-mortar guy.

TEPEA commentary: Malaysia’s best of the best

After 15 years, Sime Darby Property Bhd (SDP) has reclaimed the coveted title of Malaysia’s top property developer. The last time the company lifted the crown was in 2009.

Top Property Developers Awards judges’ comments

The Edge Malaysia-PAM Green Excellence Award debuted 14 years ago to recognise green buildings with outstanding and exemplary attributes beyond those embraced for formal green building certification.

The Edge Malaysia-PAM Green Excellence Award 2024 Judges - Judges’ citation

When Covid-19 struck in late 2019 and early 2020, the local building and construction industry was in a quandary, grappling with the rising cost of doing business and burdened by escalating land and construction material prices. Buyers were increasingly cautious and affordability a major issue. Developers were also pressured by high unsold inventories.

The Edge Malaysia-PEPS Value Creation Excellence Award 2024 Judges - Judges’ citation

The Edge Malaysia Affordable Urban Housing Excellence Award was launched 10 years ago to recognise outstanding, affordably priced urban homes. Through the award, we are encouraging developers to build outside the box.

The Edge Malaysia Affordable Urban Housing Excellence Award 2024 Judges - Judges’ citation

The Edge Malaysia Property Excellence Awards, introduced in 2010, initially comprised anchor award The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards, and two other sub-awards, namely The Edge Malaysia-PEPS Value Creation Excellence Award and The Edge Malaysia-PAM Green Excellence Award. They were subsequently expanded to include The Edge Malaysia Affordable Urban Housing Excellence Award, The Edge Malaysia Outstanding Contribution to the Real Estate Industry Award, The Edge Malaysia Outstanding Property CEO Award, The Edge Malaysia Outstanding Property Entrepreneur Award, The Edge Malaysia Outstanding Overseas Project Award and The Edge Malaysia Property Development Excellence Award.

Other awards

The Edge Malaysia Property Excellence Awards (TEPEA) recognises and celebrates the collective success of developers and their contribution to providing a roof over our heads — as a home, workplace and community space.

Crafting the TEPEA commemorative plate

The year is looking good for Sime Darby Property Bhd (KL:SIME­PROP). After achieving record-high revenue and operating profit — since its demerger in 2017 — of RM3.4 billion and RM606.4 million respectively in FY2023, ended Dec 31, the group has chalked up its strongest nine-month performance to date for the period ended Sept 30 with a 35% increase in revenue to RM3.27 billion, while operating profit grew 51% to RM729.5 million.

On a transformation trajectory

PUTRAJAYA (Nov 24): Malaysia Airlines confirmed on Sunday that flight MH79, en route from Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur, was diverted to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, Vietnam, due to a technical issue encountered during cruising.

Malaysia Airlines flight MH79 diverted to Vietnam due to technical issue

SEOUL (Nov 24): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to meet leaders of South Korean conglomerates, or "chaebol", to attract more foreign direct investments to Malaysia.

Malaysian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Datuk Mohd Zamruni Khalid said a series of meetings wit...

PM will meet South Korea’s conglomerate leaders, attract foreign investment

(Nov 24):&nbsp;When Donald Trump first entered the White House in 2017, Cyrus Razzaghi was running an Iranian business consultancy, advising US, Japanese and European companies about how to grab opportunities in a market emerging from years of economic isolation.

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Iran braces for Trump reset with economy buckling from sanctions

KOTA BHARU (Nov 24): The Kelantan government is expected to table amendments to the Syariah Criminal Code (I) Enactment 2019 in the state legislative assembly in 2025.

Amendments to Syariah Criminal Code (I) Enactment 2019 in Kelantan expected to be tabled next year

From self-proclaimed tree hugger to key driver of Malaysia’s top property development company, Datuk Seri Azmir Merican is not your typical bricks-and-mortar guy.

The Edge Malaysia-PAM Green Excellence Award debuted 14 years ago to recognise green buildings with outstanding and exemplary attributes beyond those embraced for formal green building certification.

Sime Darby Property Bhd (KL:SIMEPROP) took the No 1 spot at this year’s The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards (TPDA). This is the second time it has done so, the first time being in 2009. It was also the joint winner of the Best in Qualitative Attributes sub-award this year.

After 15 years, Sime Darby Property Bhd (SDP) has reclaimed the coveted title of Malaysia’s top property developer. The last time the company lifted the crown was in 2009.

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Gamuda Land, the property arm of Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA), has been on the up and up since 2022, during which it posted record sales, revenue and earnings of RM4 billion, RM2.7 billion and RM342 million respectively for the financial year ended July 31, 2022. That same year, it rolled out its overseas expansion plans along with an annual property sales target of RM8 billion by 2028.

Taking a balanced approach

The latest models in Google’s flagship series, the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro, hit the market this August with much fanfare. After some hands-on time with the Pixel 9, it’s clear it has standout features, but as with any device, it’s not without a few quirks.

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Tech In Review: Keeping up with the Google Pixel 9

When Tengku Datuk Ab Aziz Tengku Mahmud was appointed to lead the 40-acre mixed-use Merdeka 118 precinct development project in 2010, the new role came naturally to him following his years of experience in leading property divisions at various companies before that.

Taking on a nationally significant landmark project

The year is looking good for Sime Darby Property Bhd (KL:SIME­PROP). After achieving record-high revenue and operating profit — since its demerger in 2017 — of RM3.4 billion and RM606.4 million respectively in FY2023, ended Dec 31, the group has chalked up its strongest nine-month performance to date for the period ended Sept 30 with a 35% increase in revenue to RM3.27 billion, while operating profit grew 51% to RM729.5 million.

Giving back to his hometown was always a goal for Sunway Group founder and chairman Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah, who is from a small town called Pusing in Perak. When he stumbled upon a former mining site in Ipoh in 1995, Cheah immediately envisioned creating something extraordinary out of the wasteland.

Former tin mine now a thriving township

With the Straits of Malacca coastline serving as the backdrop, the pleasant sea breeze and surrounding greenery provide residents of PR1MA Corp Malaysia’s (PR1MA) Residensi Port Dickson in Negeri Sembilan with a welcoming and soothing atmosphere.

Serene and tranquil living

The season for gifting and being jolly is here again. Sometimes, finding the right present can be stressful, especially when there isn’t much time left to make your purchases. Here are some simple, trendy and functional techy Christmas gifts to get for your loved ones.

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The Edge Malaysia Property Excellence Awards (TEPEA) recognises and celebrates the collective success of developers and their contribution to providing a roof over our heads — as a home, workplace and community space.

Situated strategically along the Sarawak River, Residensi Bintawa Riverfront enjoys a scenic riverside view of Kuching’s skyline, with breezes from the water creating a serene ambience. The project is an affordable mid-rise apartment complex in Kuching, Sarawak, developed by PR1MA Corp Malaysia (PR1MA).

Creating well designed homes banking on nature

Standing at the end of Jalan Rotan in Kampung Attap in Kuala Lumpur is The Zhongshan Building, a restored four-storey whitewashed 1950s structure that has become a creative haven for the arts community.

A creative haven in Kampung Attap

The Edge Malaysia Property Excellence Awards, introduced in 2010, initially comprised anchor award The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards, and two other sub-awards, namely The Edge Malaysia-PEPS Value Creation Excellence Award and The Edge Malaysia-PAM Green Excellence Award. They were subsequently expanded to include The Edge Malaysia Affordable Urban Housing Excellence Award, The Edge Malaysia Outstanding Contribution to the Real Estate Industry Award, The Edge Malaysia Outstanding Property CEO Award, The Edge Malaysia Outstanding Property Entrepreneur Award, The Edge Malaysia Outstanding Overseas Project Award and The Edge Malaysia Property Development Excellence Award.

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