The Star - February 29 , 2016

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc said it would spin off its lodging properties and timeshare business into separate publicly traded companies in a bid to boost shareholder value as the world’s largest hotel operator faces increased competition.

Stuff - February 29 , 2016

Hollywood isn't great at keeping secrets. So how come nobody ever knows the Oscar results in advance?

NST - February 28 , 2016

At a popular east Caracas bakery, customers can buy Spanish olive oil, Italian tomato sauce and even American chocolates. But bread? Forget it. Cardboard signs on the door warning of “No bread” have become increasingly common at Venezuelan bakeries.

Taipei Times - February 28 , 2016

A partnership led by by Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin’s (王健林) Dalian Wanda Group Co (萬達集團) plans to invest more than 3 billion euros (US$3.3 billion) in a retail and leisure development project outside of Paris, taking on Walt Disney Co in the euro area’s second-large...

Malay Mail - February 28 , 2016

Under fire from Malay-Muslim groups for organising a conference in Penang last week, a senior member of a regional Freemason grand lodge was forced to defend the fraternity, explaining that it is “just like the Rotary and Lions”, referring to two major international service groups.

NST - February 27 , 2016

As we strive to keep the quality of our education system high, we subconsciously focus too much on creating a world-class learning environment, resulting in the overemphasis of 21st century education in educational institutions.

The Star - February 26 , 2016

During the early days of independence, faith was a private matter and the country experienced religious tolerance and ethnic understanding.

The New York Times - February 25 , 2016

Donald Trump has been recognized for his mastery of the media, his fascination with gilt and his bold advocacy for baffling hair. But I think his greatest distinction is as a surrealist. Not since Salvador Dalí has someone so ambitiously jumbled reality and hallucination.

The Edge Property - February 25 , 2016

FAMOUS for its Roman and Moorish ruins, picturesque beaches and lively cities, Portugal is a blend of old-world charm and modernity. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west and Spain to the north and east, the country enjoys a Mediterranean climate and is beginning to garner attentio...

The Star - February 24 , 2016

Malaysian online shoppers are turning to local sites as the weaker ringgit has made shopping on foreign sites much more expensive.
 

Malay Mail - February 24 , 2016

A transformation plan for local councils will be introduced by the government this year to rid councils of “Little Napoleons”.

Straits Times - February 23 , 2016

Spanish police have arrested five directors of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) after they raided the lender's Madrid offices as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering.

FT - February 23 , 2016

“Anyone who is invested in China, whether you are a pension fund or sovereign wealth fund or a large US or European institution — you better be thinking about this, and not with the reverence that people give to China,” he says. “Everyone has this embedded belief that Chin...

Malay Mail - February 23 , 2016

The pound fell the most since the UK’s 2009 banking crisis after London Mayor Boris Johnson, one of the nation’s most popular politicians, said he’ll campaign for Britain to leave the European Union in a June referendum.
 

The Star - February 23 , 2016

Wheelock Properties Ltd sold a luxury home in Hong Kong’s exclusive Peak neighborhood to an unidentified buyer for a lower-than-expected price tag of HK$830mil (US$107mil) on Saturday.

Bloomberg - February 23 , 2016

Loan impairments almost double to $4 billion, highest ever. CEO Winters says performance to remain `subdued' in 2016.

The Star - February 23 , 2016

DOCTORATE student Hafizah Noor Isa has become a centre of foreign media attraction when she and a group of scientists succeeded in proving Albert Einstein’s century-old gravitational wave theory, reported Berita Harian.

The Star - February 23 , 2016

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is committed to its investment strategies and remains confident of achieving significant returns despite the prevailing challenges in the global market environment, says chief executive officer Datuk Shahril Ridza Ridzuan.
 

The Star - February 23 , 2016

A pioneer group of 187 students have started their studies at the Xiamen University Malaysia Campus here, China’s first university to be set up abroad.

The Star - February 23 , 2016

Receding domestic political and economic headwinds have improved the outlook for the ringgit, which is set for a rebound this year, according to United Overseas Bank (M) Bhd (UOB).
 

The Star - February 23 , 2016

To increase brand visibility and provide business opportunities, the first ever Malaysia International Retail, Franchise and Licensing Fair (MIRF) will be showcasing the best and most established retail players from various industries, including food and beverage, education, fashion and service.<...

The Star - February 23 , 2016

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will no longer issue hotel licences in the federal capital until further notice.
 

The Star - February 23 , 2016

Living in bustling Kuala Lumpur can sometimes be stressful because one can be caught in heavy traffic just heading out to purchase groceries.

Straits Times - February 22 , 2016

In the week since Kanye West debuted his new album, The Life Of Pablo, with an elaborate listening session-fashion show at Madison Square Garden, the music has earned rave reviews, been featured on Saturday Night Live (SNL) and inspired a rebuke from Taylor Swift onstage at the Grammy Awards.

The Guardian - February 22 , 2016

Credit ratings agency said the economic costs of Britain leaving the EU would outweigh the benefits.

Time - February 22 , 2016

“This case is about much more than a single phone"

Straits Times - February 22 , 2016

The total value of property investments in Singapore surged in the fourth quarter of last year. Key drivers were public land sales of non-landed residential sites and acquisitions of office buildings by institutional investors.

Straits Times - February 22 , 2016

In December last year, Singapore accepted an accolade from Unesco: It was designated a Creative City of Design.

The Star - February 22 , 2016

Beijing is planning to build a web of ventilation corridors to facilitate air flow and blow away smog and pollutants, municipal authorities said.

Malay Mail - February 22 , 2016

Emerging-market stocks extended a weekly advance as oil rebounded and investors speculated that the new head of China’s securities regulator will take measures to bolster the world’s second-largest equity market. Indonesia’s rupiah strengthened.
 

The Star - February 22 , 2016

Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud publicly praised Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem for implementing numerous good policies since taking over from him.

The Star - February 22 , 2016

Former Deputy Prime Minister Tun Musa Hitam said Malaysia’s Vision 2020 objective was “falling apart” with “alarming speed”, and he blames Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad for it.
 

NST - February 22 , 2016

Now that Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz has reiterated that she will not stay on as Bank Negara Malaysia governor after her contract expires on April 1, the guessing game on who will replace her intensifies.

Straits Times - February 21 , 2016

Developer United Industrial Corporation (UIC) posted lower full-year earnings due to a sharp drop in fair value gains on investment properties. Net profit fell 35 per cent to $260.6 million for the 12 months to Dec 31.

Straits Times - February 21 , 2016

Brazil's BTG Pactual is in talks to sell its private banking unit BSI to Swiss rival EFG International, which is controlled by Greek billionaire Spiros Latsis.

FT - February 21 , 2016

Barclays paid Qatari investors a total of £346m in secret and dishonestly characterised payments to secure their participation in the bank’s 2008 emergency fundraising, a £1bn lawsuit brought by another key investor on the deal has alleged.

Straits Times - February 21 , 2016

London-style roast ducks by two different brands rocked the food scene here last year and this year the competition is for the title of best Hong Kong egg tart.

The Star - February 21 , 2016

CHINESE travellers’ craze for made-in-Japan goods is so pronounced that the phenomenon became a buzzword in Japan last year. Bakugai (meaning “explosive buying”) is the new Japanese term coined to describe the buying sprees of Chinese shoppers.

The Star - February 21 , 2016

THE business and investment community must be very happy to read the bold and candid statement by outgoing central bank governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz that politicians should not head this important independent institution.

Straits Times - February 20 , 2016

In his most audacious attack yet on a revered public figure, Mr Donald Trump veered into risky political territory on Thursday when he denounced Pope Francis, seeking to galvanise Republicans who worry about border security and appeal to evangelical voters who regard the religious leader as too l...

Straits Times - February 20 , 2016

A legal sidelight has emerged involving key players in Singapore's money laundering probe over 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

Straits Times - February 20 , 2016

China is to ban foreign firms from "online publishing" under new rules issued this week as the country increasingly seeks to minimise Western influence.

Straits Times - February 20 , 2016

President Joko Widodo will not endorse any legislative changes that dilute the powers of Indonesia's graft-busters, presidential spokesman Johan Budi said yesterday.

Reuters - February 19 , 2016

Japanese telecoms conglomerate SoftBank Group (9984.T) on Monday announced its biggest ever buyback in a bid to boost investor confidence, saying it will purchase up to 500 billion yen ($4.4 billion) worth or as much as 14.2 percent of its own shares.

Yahoo Finance - February 19 , 2016

Yahoo Inc officially launched the sale of its core business on Friday, a move seen as a positive step for frustrated investors but not enough to keep an activist hedge fund from pursuing a proxy fight against the struggling Internet company.

SCMP - February 19 , 2016

New rule to take effect next month but not expected to apply to Hong Kong; pundits wonder whether it will drive users to migrate to rival Alibaba’s Alipay

Coconuts Jakarta - February 19 , 2016

Indonesia's opening of its fiercely protected cinema industry is whetting the appetite of overseas firms such as South Korea's CJ CGV Co Ltd, looking to profit from an increase in the supply of foreign movies to a vast, underdeveloped market.
The movie market is one of dozens of in...

Straits Times - February 18 , 2016

In pressed white robes and clutching crisp resumes, young Saudi men packed a massive hall at a university in the capital city this month to wait in long lines to pitch themselves to employers.

Straits Times - February 18 , 2016

Pope Francis, who is usually calm and accommodating with his admirers, clearly lost his temper with a person who pulled on him so hard that he fell onto a child in a wheelchair.

Straits Times - February 18 , 2016

Losses in the offshore and marine business proved a huge drag for conglomerate Sembcorp Industries, as fourth-quarter earnings nose-dived 74.7 per cent.

Straits Times - February 18 , 2016

Earnings plunged at CapitaLand in the fourth quarter, due mainly to the absence of fair value gains recorded from the sale of Westgate Tower.

The New York Times - February 17 , 2016

I find this election bizarre for many reasons but none more than this: If I were given a blank sheet of paper and told to write down America’s three greatest sources of strength, they would be “a culture of entrepreneurship,” “an ethic of pluralism” and the “qu...

FT - February 17 , 2016

Many Federal Reserve policymakers saw increased risks facing the US economy as they assessed the market turmoil that has erupted in 2016 amid plunging commodity prices and confusion over China’s currency policies.

FT - February 17 , 2016

Saudi-Russia deal does not take account of game-changing shale

FT - February 17 , 2016

There is at least one group of continental Europeans rubbing their hands with glee as they observe the drama surrounding the UK referendum on EU membership: the leadership of France’s far-right National Front.

China Daily - February 17 , 2016

China will increase financial support to its industries as they are being encouraged to transform themselves amid the country's industrial upgrades, an official document said on Tuesday.

WSJ - February 17 , 2016

When Tencent Holdings’ WeChat messaging app launched its red-envelope service on the Lunar New Year in 2014, it became an instant success. Eight million WeChat users exchanged 40 million cash-attached mobile messages in the form of virtual red envelopes. Its success was such a shock to its ...

WSJ - February 17 , 2016

Hanoi’s prestigious state-run circus, a relic of Vietnam’s Marxist past, has lost a third of its budget and will have no government funding at all by the end of the decade. In charge of figuring out a survival strategy is Ta Duy Anh, a part-time clown.

FT - February 17 , 2016

China’s flourishing appetite for acquiring overseas companies has been dealt a sharp setback as regulatory fears hindered two potential takeovers and highlighted the obstacles to striking deals with Chinese companies.

FT - February 17 , 2016

Sub-zero rates are a sign that policymakers are running out of options to invigorate the economy, say critics.

City AM - February 16 , 2016

Apple has announced plans to return to sell debt across up to 10 tranches of corporate bonds, worth between $10bn (£7bn) and $12bn.

Wall Street Journal - February 16 , 2016

The Federal Reserve’s newest bank president, a Republican who served as a top Treasury Department official during the financial crisis, called Tuesday for policy makers to consider breaking up big banks to prevent future government bailouts.

The New York Times - February 16 , 2016

Glaciologists in China and elsewhere have said for years that climate change is the main cause of glacier erosion, which threatens the water sources of much of humanity.

Malaysiakini - February 15 , 2016

Rizal Halim, the first local director to produce a film in Australia, is optimistic his first masterpiece, 'Lurking Wood' will be a major success at the international level.

Wall Street Journal - February 15 , 2016

Agreement for MIT’s sixth global “innovation institute” comes as China seeks to upgrade logistics services

The New York Times - February 14 , 2016

WHETHER or not you agreed with the man, there is no question that Justice Antonin Scalia changed the United States Supreme Court, the way that the Constitution and laws are interpreted and the image of a Supreme Court justice far more than President Ronald Reagan could ever have foreseen when app...

Straits Times - February 2 , 2016

The views from serious commentators range from a hard landing in China, a US recession, and the unwinding of European integration; to the current turbulence being more sentiment-driven than fundamentals-based and that growth - while not stellar - is reasonable and moving in the right direction.