World Business News
Japan’s Wholesale Inflation Eases to 6.8% in September but Keeps BOJ Rate-Hike Debate Alive
Japan's wholesale prices rose 6.8% in September, slowing from 7.6% in August, while import prices surged 24.5% on a weak yen.
Category: Economy and Business
Business News
Budget 2027 Lifts Minimum Wage to RM2,000 and Trims Personal Tax Rates
Malaysia's Budget 2027 raises the minimum wage to RM2,000 from June 2027, cuts personal tax rates by one point and targets a 3.3% of…
Ringgit
Ringgit Ends Higher on Budget 2027 Optimism
The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar and major currencies, supported by positive sentiment following Budget 2027.
Economy and Business
Zafrul: Budget 2027 Balances Discipline with Relief
Tengku Zafrul hails Budget 2027’s targeted aid, higher wages and tax reliefs as balancing fiscal discipline with household relief.
Artificial Intelligence
What does “AI security” mean and why does it matter to your business?
AI security involves protecting systems against risks from untrusted inputs, learned behaviors, and autonomous actions, ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability throughout the technology…
Business News
AEON Credit records steady performance in first half of FYE2027
AEON Credit's PATAMI rose 3.1% YoY to RM154.47 million, driven by revenue growth despite higher impairment losses on receivables.
Business News
Malaysian accounting firms turn to AI and advisory services to lift profitability, Xero finds
Malaysian accounting practices using AI, advisory services and value-based pricing were found to achieve significantly higher profitability, according to Xero research.
Economy and Business
Survey Shows Malaysian Businesses Focusing on Domestic Growth Amid Rising Costs
Survey finds Malaysian businesses prioritising domestic growth, cautious hiring and investment, while consumers tighten spending amid rising costs and inflation.
Economy and Business
Japan factory growth slows in September as domestic demand moderates
Japan’s private-sector activity continued expanding in September, but softer domestic demand and elevated costs moderated growth despite resilient overseas orders.
United States
US inflation: Pressure building
US business activity reached a five-year high in September, driven by new orders, but inflation pressures are rising.
Company
Navigating a Debt-Intensive Future: The Structural Challenges Facing Global Economies
Global debt surpassed $365 trillion in H1 2026, creating severe structural, fiscal, and debt-servicing vulnerabilities across mature and emerging economies.
Byline
Empowering Malaysia’s Growing Creative Economy Through Print Innovation
By Sandy Lee, Head of Personal System Devices Division at Canon Marketing Malaysia Over time, creativity has evolved beyond a form of expression and…
Stocks and Markets
Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Geopolitical Concerns
FBM KLCI dibuka rendah, saham tenaga boleh diperbaharui naik, pemulihan dijangka tidak menentu akibat ketegangan geopolitik.
Byline
Anwarnomics: From Vision to Policy Reality
Adli Amirullah examines Anwarnomics, emphasizing the need for adaptable policymaking amid changing circumstances for Malaysia's economic growth.
Business News
Malaysia Needs A New Vision To Navigate The Economic Storm Ahead
That question matters because Malaysia faces significant external and internal economic headwinds.
Countries
US Inflation Surge Strengthens Case for Fed Hike
US CPI rose +0.4% in August, boosting expectations of a Fed rate hike as inflation pressures remain sticky.