Technology has played a big role in supporting the continuation of teaching and learning during the recent lockdowns. It is also changing what and how we learn.

At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic earlier this year, governments around the world te...

Education - Education disrupted

The Covid-19 pandemic may have delayed the rollout of the fifth generation (5G) of mobile networks (a crucial enabler of digitalisation) in some countries for various reasons but at the same time, it has highlighted the need to fast-forward its adoption.
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Tech - 5G to reshape businesses and cities

The Covid-19 pandemic is an unprecedented event. Countries all over the world had to impose lockdowns to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

In Malaysia, the Movement Control Order (MCO) resulted in companies having to rely on digital platforms and becoming more creative to keep thei...

Matrix Concepts’ digital innovation

Proptech (short for property technology) has been a buzzword in the real estate industry, both in Malaysia and around the world, in recent years. Broadly, it describes the application of technology in the property industry, with proptech start-ups becoming visible across the real estate value cha...

Property - Is proptech changing the real estate industry?

To survive the new normal, enterprises are speeding up the implementation of Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) to future-proof their businesses. Going forward, new technologies and innovations are expected to gain traction.

The global business and ma...

4th industrial revolution - Urgency to fast track 4IR

Since the start of the year, e-commerce platforms around the world have seen a huge surge in transactions. Even better, consumers and businesses are looking to do good as shopping moves quickly from offline to online.

The Covid-19 pandemic has change...

E-Commerce - Fuelling the e-commerce boom

If online grocery shopping seemed a novel idea five years ago, the Covid-19 pandemic and Movement Control Order (MCO) are a testament that not only is it here to stay, there is also potential for growth.

For online delivery service HappyFresh, which offers handpicked items from supermar...

E-Commerce - Growing acceptance of online grocery shopping

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted almost every industry and many sectors, from tourism and airlines to food and beverage, are still struggling to regain their footing. But the pandemic has also created winners such as e-commerce, which is now an essential business service for consumers.

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E-Commerce - Astro’s Go Shop meets soaring demand

The digital transformation of an organisation, once considered a nice-to-have, is now viewed as critical for business survival, allowing businesses to quickly respond and adapt to change. This has been one of the key lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Overview: Making the digital leap

In the US, cyber-attacks against the financial sector surged by 238% between February and April this year, the peak period when the Covid-19 pandemic was fast spreading across the country and stay-at-home orders were implemented.

“At an alarming rate, transnational organised crime group...

Cyber fraud increasing as bank transactions shift online

One of the biggest opportunities to come out of the Covid-19 crisis is the rapid uptake of digital banking. Stay-home orders have compelled many customers to start using online financial services. And this shift is unlikely to reverse, especially with digital banks com...

Finance - No looking back as pace of digital banking accelerates

Asia leads the revolution in digital payments

In the past decade, China has embraced a payment system based on smartphones and QR codes (two-dimensional bar codes), while the rest of the world has continued to transact with magnetic cards issued by b...

The rise of China’s cashless innovations

Value-added features, hygiene concerns and business initiatives are accelerating the shift to a cashless society

The adoption of digital payments in Southeast Asia has reached an inflection point and is projected to cross the US$1 trillion milestone ...

Finance - Digital payments give users more bang for their ringgit

In the last 10 years, the pace of digitalisation across the globe and in Malaysia has taken on a quicker tempo. Alongside, we have also seen the mushrooming of tech start-ups. While some may not survive the economic crisis, others are seeing opportunities and upping th...

Start-Ups - Riding the digitalisation wave

Leapmotor has struck a deal with Chinese state-owned automaker FAW to deliver an electric vehicle platform that will be used to drive overseas sales for Hongqi, an emerging national champion, executives from both companies said.

China's Leapmotor to supply EV platform to Hongqi, also in talks with Ferrari

KUALA LUMPUR (April 24): YTL Hotels has expanded its hospitality portfolio with the opening of two new properties — Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown and AC Hotel by Marriott Ipoh.

YTL Hotels opens Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown and AC Hotel by Marriott Ipoh

Norway's US$1.7 trillion (RM7.4 trillion) sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, reported on Thursday a quarterly loss of 415 billion Norwegian crowns (US$39.72 billion) for the January to March period, largely driven by negative returns in the tech sector.

Norway wealth fund posts US$40b first-quarter loss on tech weakness

Singapore equities were set for an eighth straight session of gains on Thursday, marking their best winning streak since November 2022, as cooling inflation and demand for defensive stocks supported the benchmark index.

Singapore shares set for an eight-day rally; Asian FX muted 

Gucci sales tumbled in the first quarter as efforts to revive Kering SA’s biggest brand again failed to yield signs of a turnaround amid a tough period for the luxury-goods industry.

Gucci sales drop as Kering label struggles to revive demand

Abandoned housing has been a long-standing problem in Malaysia. According to the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) Institute in its recently released “Abandoned Housing — Challenges, Insights & Solutions Research Report”, the number of abandoned housing projects has been...

Stakeholder action needed to address abandoned housing issues, says Rehda Institute

China’s central bank chief Pan Gongsheng urged countries to help maintain confidence in the global economic system on a trip to the US, reiterating Chinese opposition to tariffs as American President Donald Trump signals a shift toward de-escalating tensions.

PBOC chief warns trade frictions threaten trust in world economy

Adidas AG reported better-than-expected earnings in the first quarter as consumers continue to snap up retro sneakers like the Samba in the face of growing economic uncertainty.

Adidas earnings bolstered again by retro sneaker craze

KUALA LUMPUR (April 24): The special sitting of Dewan Rakyat on May 5 to discuss the impact of the United States’ actions on the Malaysian economy will be held at the request of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Dewan Rakyat special sitting on May 5 held at PM’s request — Parliament

Rising tariffs and the weakening dollar are casting a shadow on companies’ profit guidance this earnings season, with more damage seen unfolding over the coming quarters.

US dollar’s slide raising red flags for corporate earnings

<p>A surge of complaints emerged on Thursday evening from investors across Bursa Malaysia, reporting that their accounts have been hacked and used for unauthorised trading activities.</p>


Widespread hacks hit stock trading accounts in Malaysia

<p>Datuk Muzaffar Hisham has resigned from his position as Malayan Banking Bhd’s (KL:MAYBANK) group chief executive officer of Islamic banking to helm Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB), according to sources.</p>


Muzaffar Hisham leaves Maybank's Islamic arm, said to be headed for top role at Bank Pembangunan

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (April 24): YTL Hotels has expanded its hospitality portfolio with the opening of two new properties — Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown and AC Hotel by Marriott Ipoh.&nbsp;</p>


<p>Crypto’s richest man, Changpeng Zhao, was in a playful mood as he addressed a packed house at the Ritz-Carlton in Kuala Lumpur, just seven months after his release from a low-security California prison.&nbsp;</p>


In KL, Binance billionaire Zhao guides regulators to relax crypto rules

<p>IGB Real Estate Investment Trust (KL:IGBREIT) and IGB Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust (KL:IGBCR) will see their former group chief financial officer Chai Lai Sim return from retirement to take the helm at both REITs.</p>


IGB REITs bring former CFO Chai Lai Sim out of retirement as new CEO

<p>Magma Group Bhd (KL:MAGMA), which is primarily in hotel management and property development, announced the emergence of several new substantial shareholders on Thursday, including former national badminton player Datuk Wira Lee Chong Wei.</p>


Lee Chong Wei among Magma's newly emerged substantial shareholders after land deal

<p>China demanded that the US revoke all unilateral tariffs and said there were no talks on reaching a trade deal, maintaining a tough stance despite President Donald Trump’s easing of criticism of the country.</p>


China says US should revoke all unilateral tariffs, denies talks

<p>The Transport Ministry supports the proposal to establish Port Klang Cruise Terminal (PKCT) as a transshipment hub, said minister Anthony Loke.</p>


Loke gives nod to proposal to turn Port Klang Cruise Terminal into transshipment hub

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (April 24): Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB)(KL:TENAGA) has more than doubled its budgeted capital expenditure (capex) to RM42.9 billion — comprising RM26.6 billion in base capex and RM16.3 billion in contingent capex — to support infrastructure development for Malaysia’s energy transition.</p>


TNB doubles capex to RM42.9b to back energy transition efforts

<p>The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) says Segamat, Johor has secured RM2.6 billion in committed investments for manufacturing and agriculture projects in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q2025).</p>


ECERDC: Segamat secures RM2.6b worth of manufacturing and agriculture investments in 1Q

<p>Pantech Global Bhd announced a special dividend of one sen after its fourth quarter net profit jumped 373% from the previous quarter, driven by a gain on bargain purchase and two months of earnings from newly acquired companies.</p>


Pantech Global declares special dividend after gain on bargain purchase

<p>LET’S start with the absurd: The US, the self-declared global beacon of green energy and moral leadership, just imposed a 3,500% tariff on solar panels from Southeast Asia.</p>


Opinion: A 3,500% tariff exposes the real villains behind America’s clean energy hypocrisy

<p>ViTrox Corp Bhd (KL:VITROX) said on Thursday that its net profit jumped 40.2% in the first quarter from a year earlier, driven by stronger sales and a more favourable product mix.</p>


ViTrox sees double-digit earnings growth for FY2025 after 1Q profit surges 40% 

<p>Prime Minister&nbsp;Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim&nbsp;stressed that there will be no double standards in the matter involving the incomplete display of the national flag, and that investigations will be carried out against all parties involved.</p>


Jalur Gemilang gaffes: Anwar says no double standards, pledges to probe all parties involved

<p>Norway's US$1.7 trillion (RM7.4 trillion) sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, reported on Thursday a quarterly loss of 415 billion Norwegian crowns (US$39.72 billion) for the January to March period, largely driven by negative returns in the tech sector.</p>


<p>Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Thursday.</p>


ViTrox, Unisem, Atlan, Luxchem, Pantech Global, Chin Hin, Ajiya, Binastra, Magma, IGB REIT, IGB Commercial REIT, Steel Hawk, Perdana Petroleum

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Top Goldman banker, property billionaires add to UK wealth exits

<p>Kumpulan Jetson Bhd’s board faces a new removal attempt by minority shareholders, who claim to hold at least 10% of shares, giving them the right to call an EGM to vote on removing the board and appointing new directors.</p>


Kumpulan Jetson’s board faces third removal attempt since December 2023

<p>CYBERJAYA (April 24): Malaysia successfully maintained its position as the ninth-largest exporter of high-technology goods out of 143 countries worldwide in 2023, the highest recognition it has achieved in the past decade.</p>


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