Matrade continues to boost aerospace players into global supply chain

[ KUALA LUMPUR: MATRADE will continue to boost Malaysia’s aerospace players into the global supply chain in line with the New Industrial Masterplan’s (NIMP) goal of increasing economic complexity while increasing aerospace revenues as envisioned in the Malaysian Aerospace Industry Blueprint (MAIB). It said MATRADE intended to increase aerospace product and services exports to Europe … Read more

Globetronics reassures stakeholders of operational continuity

[ KUALA LUMPUR: Globetronics Technology Bhd has assured investors that APB Resources Bhd‘s proposed acquisition of a 10.4% stake in the company and subsequent change in major shareholder is not expected to substantially impact its daily activities. “We are focused on strengthening our existing business platform while strategically diversifying our customer base to exciting new … Read more

The Chinese titans making a killing everywhere but China

[ Taking matters into their own hands, Chinese entrepreneurs are tapping overseas markets more than they ever did in the past. They are keen to draw in new consumers, especially the resilient Americans who shop like billionaires. They are also running away from a crowded home base, where a race-to-the bottom mentality still dominates. These … Read more

Hi2 Global Participates in the 2023 TCFA Forum

[ NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On November 12, 2023, the 29th Annual Summit of The Chinese Finance Association (TCFA) took place in New York. This annual gathering served as a platform for industry leaders, financial academic experts, financial regulators, and TCFA members to share their insights on the latest developments in the … Read more

Your curry mix is spicing up inflation! Prices of jeera, turmeric, chillies soar; impact on retail prices likely

[ Curry mix spicing up inflation! Spices like jeera, turmeric, chillies, and others are driving up inflation due to reduced crop acreage and pest issues, affecting production. Economists note that spices inflation has consistently been over 22% since July. This surge could contribute about 0.6 percentage points to retail inflation between December and March as … Read more

Qatar shifts towards sustainability by diversifying energy sources

[ Doha, Qatar: Qatar is swiftly moving towards environment-friendly solutions by diversifying its energy sources, said an official. In the meantime, the country adapts to electrifying its public transport system, shifts to greener buildings, and decarbonizes the industrial processes. Speaking to The Peninsula in an interview, the President of the Motion Service Division at ABB Group … Read more

Power giant AGL (ASX:AGL) to build mega battery project at former Liddell coal-fired power station

[ Other approved storage and generation projects include Neoen Australia’s Culcairn solar farm, a hybrid battery energy storage in Merriwa; another battery energy storage owned by Ark Energy in Myrtle Creek; and the Silver City compressed-air energy storage system in Broken Hill. AGL said it would fund the Liddell battery from cash flows, existing debt, … Read more

GSAS ratings to play vital role in office market in years ahead

[ A general view of the fiancial district in Lusail, Qatar. Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s office market is expected to see a boost in 2024 and beyond, with GSAS ratings contributing a pivotal part, cites reports. According to the analysts at Cushman & Wakefield, this could be due to the shortage of high-specification energy-efficient buildings that drive … Read more

Christmas cheer as Australian shares hit 10-month high

[ The real estate sector lifted 0.9 per cent after minutes of the December policy meeting, released at 11.30am, showed the Reserve Bank had considered lifting the cash rate before deciding that holding it at 4.35 per cent was a stronger case, noting encouraging signs of progress about inflation. Lithium explorer Azure Minerals entered a … Read more