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Malaysia’s economy grew 5.2% in 2025, its fastest pace in three years, driven by strong domestic demand, exports and investment.
Fourth‑quarter GDP surged 6.3%...
The Art of the Narrow Escape
In the high-stakes theater of corporate gifting, sentiment is the currency, but the underlying machinery is a brutal game of logistical precision and razor-thin margins. For Noel Gifts International Ltd, the previous financial year was less of a celebration...
The Strategic Deficit
In corporate finance, a net loss is usually a red flag—a signal to retreat. But for the discerning investor, some deficits are...
4 Surprising Stories from Yoma Strategic's Latest Earnings
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This post aims to distill the most surprising and significant stories from Yoma Strategic Holdings' latest financial report for the first half of 2026. While the company posted strong overall growth, with revenue climbing 19.3% to US113.6...
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Cruise passenger throughput in Singapore has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, hitting 1.85 million last year and driving strong demand for marine and port services.
Local firms like ICF Group report nearly 30% growth in refurbishment projects, leveraging digital tools and prefabrication to speed up ship...
Singapore is intensifying efforts to raise early childhood standards by investing in every stage of the quality teacher journey. The National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC) has outlined plans to ensure a steady pipeline of quality teacher professionals for preschools.
Building a strong foundation
NIEC...
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Container shipping is pivoting towards becoming logistics giants, requiring a recalibration of capital structure.
Investments in logistics are driving valuation uplift, reducing earnings volatility, and...
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The interview highlights the challenge retirees in Malaysia face in safeguarding and allocating retirement funds amid widespread scams and limited low-risk options, and positions digital assets as a diversification avenue.
The initiative is structured around a three‑fold strategy—engage the ecosystem players, co‑create with public and...
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This year brought tariff, uncertainty, and other central banks’ policy shocks, yet they were met with poise and confidence.
The response hinges on Malaysia’s intrinsic...
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Container shipping is pivoting towards becoming logistics giants, requiring a recalibration of capital structure.
Investments in logistics are driving valuation uplift, reducing earnings volatility, and lowering market sensitivity.
Diversification into logistics decreases reliance on freight rate fluctuations and improves financial stability.
Companies hold excess liquidity and debt...