With Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government hitting the one-year mark, 2024 will be the time for stakeholders to closely monitor Putrajaya’s execution of promised reforms, according to Socio-Economic Research Centre executive director Lee Heng Guie.

2024 time for unity government to execute reforms; 'moderate probability' of US recession, says economist

(Dec 6): Thailand is on course to meet its target for 28 million foreign tourist arrivals this year, as a surge in visitors from neighbouring Malaysia helps counter a slow recovery in the Chinese market, the biggest source of inbound travellers to Thailand, pre-Covid.

Malaysians top list of tourists flocking to Thailand as Chinese miss target

SEREMBAN (Dec 6): The Malaysia Vision Valley (MVV) Industrial Park, which is in the planning permission approval stage for development on 307.6 hectares (ha) in Parcel B, Labu, has the potential to achieve a gross development value (GDV) of up to RM2.8 billion.

MVV Industrial Park project in Negeri Sembilan poised to achieve RM2.8 bil GDV

LONDON (Dec 6): British businesses and households are coping with higher interest rates so far, but the financial sector still faces risks and banks must get ready for changes to the way they fund themselves, the Bank of England said.

"The overall risk environment remains challenging. A...

UK coping with higher rates for now but risks lie ahead — BOE

Talks between Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) concerning a comprehensive economic partnership agreement between the two nations will be completed by the first quarter of 2024 (1Q2024), said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti).

Malaysia and UAE to complete bilateral trade talks by 1Q2024, says Zafrul

(Dec 6): World Bank president Ajay Banga on Wednesday called on member countries to make the next replenishment of the lender's fund for the world's poorest countries the largest ever, warning that the International Development Association (IDA) was being pushed to its limits by increasing demands.

World Bank's Banga calls for record replenishment of fund for poorest countries

The European Central Bank can take further interest rate hikes off the table given a "remarkable" fall in inflation and policymakers should not guide for rates to remain steady through mid-2024, ECB board member Isabel Schnabel told Reuters.

ECB hawk Schnabel takes rate hike off table after 'remarkable' inflation drop

BERLIN (Dec 5): Nearly half of German companies operating in China are taking measures to reduce the risk of doing business there, largely due to growing geopolitical tensions, according to a new survey by the German Chamber of Commerce in China.

German firms diversify in Asia to reduce China risk — survey

BEIJING (Dec 5): China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that its visa-free travel policy has produced a clear effect, making things easier for travellers.

China says visa-free travel policy has boosted tourism

India will remain the fastest-growing major economy for at least the next three years, setting it on course to become the world's third-largest economy by 2030, S&P Global Ratings said in a report.

India to be world's third-largest economy by 2030 — S&P Global Ratings

TOKYO (Dec 5): Core inflation in Japan's capital slowed in November, underscoring the central bank's view that cost-push pressures in the world's third-largest economy will gradually dissipate.

Inflation in Japan's capital slows, clouds BOJ exit path

Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) is cautiously optimistic about prospects for Malaysia’s economy and equities in 2024, driven by growth, fiscal reforms and economic restructuring.

Maybank IB cautiously optimistic about Malaysia's economy, equities next year

The manufacturing and services sectors will continue to be the focus to attract investments next year, as they are the largest contributors to gross domestic product (GDP) of Negeri Sembilan, the State Legislative Assembly was told.

Manufacturing and services sectors under focus to attract investments to N Sembilan, says MB

The provision of e-wallet credit of RM100 under eMadani to 10 million Malaysians is not expected to cause a rise in inflation in Malaysia.

eMadani provision will not raise inflation in Malaysia, says Ahmad Maslan

THE tech world had its most turbulent week in history starting Friday, Nov 17. At the beginning of the gripping soap opera, Sam Altman, the CEO of ­OpenAI, the pre-eminent artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, was summarily fired by the board because he was not consistently candid in his communi...

Tech: How a turbulent week changed the future of AI

Chinese President Xi Jinping told European Union (EU) leaders that the two sides should step up cooperation, comments that come as Brussels pushes Beijing to address its economic frustrations.

Xi tells EU leaders two sides must work on political trust

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down as the chief of his faction in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), amid a growing slush funds scandal, local media reported on Thursday.

Japan's Kishida to quit as ruling party faction leader — reports

HOUSTON: Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA has assigned loading windows this month to two vessels bound for India under crude spot deals with Italy's ENI and US-based Chevron, an internal company document showed.

Venezuela's PDVSA authorises first two oil cargoes to India after sanctions relief

Malaysia is expected to save up to RM7 billion by 2030 by using biomass pellets as a national energy source, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Malaysia can save RM7b by using biomass pellets as energy source, says Fadillah

Dubai Taxi Co gained as much as 19% in its debut after a US$315 million (RM1.47 bil) initial public offering (IPO) which was the city’s first privatization in over a year.

Dubai Taxi jumps in trading debut after US$315 mil listing

JAKARTA (Dec 7): Indonesia's palm oil fund agency predicts it will collect 29 trillion rupiah (US$1.87 billion) in revenues from export levies in 2024, slightly below this year, its chief executive said on Thursday.

Indonesia palm oil fund agency sees 2024 export levy collections at US$1.87 bil

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday said that there should be no more excuses for delays in the development of projects for the people of Sabah, especially pertaining to water and electricity supply, as well as the Pan Borneo Highway.

No more excuses for project delays in Sabah, says Anwar

New and existing airlines must go through an evaluation and audit process by various levels within the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) before they can obtain or renew their air service licence (ASL), said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

Airline companies need to be evaluated, audited before air service licence is issued, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 7): The Socio-Economic Research Centre (SERC) is sanguine on the outlooks of Malaysia’s services, manufacturing and construction sectors in 2024.

SERC optimistic on services, manufacturing and construction sectors in 2024

Main Market debutant CPE Technology Bhd opened at 90 sen on Thursday, a 17 sen or 15.89% discount over its initial public offering (IPO) price of RM1.07, with an opening volume of 6.31 million shares.&nbsp;

CPE Technology off to lacklustre Main Market debut, drops 16%

Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research has downgraded the property sector to “neutral”, and said it had turned less bullish on the sector, as it expects billings to normalise, while sales and launches should see a more moderate growth ahead.

HLIB downgrades property sector to 'neutral'; top picks Sunway, OSK, IOI Properties and SimeProp

Bursa Malaysia saw broad-based losses at the midday break on Thursday, led by energy-related stocks as oil markets tumbled.

Bursa broadly lower with losses led by energy stocks as oil tumbles

A gauge of global equities rose on Wednesday following consecutive declines to start the week, while longer-dated US&nbsp;Treasury yields fell after economic data kept afloat expectations the Federal Reserve (Fed) has leeway to cut rates next year.

Stocks edge up, 10-year Treasury yield falls as rate cut timing weighed

With Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government hitting the one-year mark, 2024 will be the time for stakeholders to closely monitor Putrajaya’s execution of promised reforms, according to Socio-Economic Research Centre executive director Lee Heng Guie.&nbsp;

Former attorney general (AG) Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali has filed five questions of law in his motion for leave to appeal against the dismissal of his defamation suit against Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang over the DAP stalwart's Facebook post on the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) fiasco.

Ex-AG poses five questions of law while seeking to reinstate RM10m defamation suit against Kit Siang

Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD), taking aim at a burgeoning market dominated by Nvidia Corp, unveiled new so-called accelerator chips that it said will be able to run artificial intelligence (AI) software faster than rival products.

AMD CEO debuts Nvidia chip rival, gives eye-popping forecast

RHB Retail Research said Wellcall Holdings Bhd is set to propel higher, surpassing the RM1.69 breakout level, on a strong trading volume, printing a new high.

Wellcall set to propel higher, says RHB Retail Research

Lawyers of two accused, who had been found guilty of murdering deputy public prosecutor (DPP) Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais, told the Court of Appeal on Thursday that there is no evidence to suggest that their clients were involved in his death.

Kevin Morais murder: Duo involved in kidnapping, hiding evidence at best, say lawyers

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has confirmed that existing highway concessionaires will still have the rights to collect toll charges as per agreements with the government that are still in force, despite the development of the multi-lane free-flow (MLFF) project by a private firm.

Highway concessionaires to retain toll collection rights despite MLFF project development, says Nanta

Prime Minister&nbsp;Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday said that there should be no more excuses for delays in the development of projects&nbsp;for the people of Sabah, especially pertaining to water and electricity supply, as well as the&nbsp;Pan Borneo Highway.

US&nbsp;stocks ended down on Wednesday, pulled lower by megacaps and energy shares as signs of a cooling jobs market reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could start cutting interest rates early next year.

Wall St ends lower as investors weigh fresh employment data

The TRX City Park officially opened to the public last Wednesday (Nov 29). It is located on the rooftop of The Exchange TRX lifestyle hub and retail mall, and covers 10 acres (4.05 hectares). The retail component is part of The Exchange TRX mixed-development that sits on 17 acres and is developed by TRX City Sdn Bhd and Lendlease.&nbsp;

TRX City Park open to public from Nov 29

The Software Alliance (BSA) has urged the Malaysian government to act on software copyright protections, following the discovery of illegitimate software use in the design and engineering of a railway project in Malaysia.

BSA urges Putrajaya to act after illegitimate software used in design and engineering of railway project

China’s imports unexpectedly shrank in November from a Covid-hit period one year ago, dashing hopes domestic demand would rebound from a low base to spur growth in the nation’s slowing economy. &nbsp;

China’s surprise import contraction sparks worries over demand

The latest CIDB Standard Form of Contract (SFOC) represents a significant leap forward from its predecessor, and that it aims to foster a culture of cooperation, shared risks and rewards among project participants, according to Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia CEO Datuk Mohd Zaid Zakaria.

CIDB: New Standard Form of Contract aims to solve construction disputes effectively

The structural transformation of Axiata Group Bhd’s Indonesian subsidiaries&nbsp;XL&nbsp;Axiata&nbsp;and Link Net to become&nbsp;ServeCo&nbsp;and&nbsp;FibreCo&nbsp;leaders may&nbsp;require&nbsp;substantial&nbsp;funding, which Axiata may&nbsp;seek&nbsp;from potential investors in future to fund the growth plans, said Kenanga Research.&nbsp;

Axiata may seek potential investors for Link Net fibre expansion, says Kenanga Research

CGS-CIMB Securities has maintained its "add"&nbsp;rating and target price of 85 sen for wellness company DXN Holdings Bhd, which produces health products and dietary supplements and others. &nbsp;&nbsp;

CGS-CIMB remains bullish on DXN amid China expansion plans

Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capital A Bhd specialising in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), has successfully completed its 100th C-Check in just two and a half years, setting a record since its establishment in September 2020.

Capital A unit ADE achieves milestone with 100th C-Check completion

Bursa Malaysia slid further on Thursday, as Wall Street declined overnight.

At 9.09am, the FBM KLCI had given up 0.51 point&nbsp;to&nbsp;1,445.31, from Wednesday's close at 1,445.82.

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