The Star - May 31 , 2016

Seducing hyper-connected "Millennials" poses an increasing challenge for luxury brands, which find their markets slowing as young, sceptical consumers force them to rethink strategies.

The Australian - May 31 , 2016

The Philippine parliament proclaimed Rodrigo Duterte the nation’s next president last night following his landslide election win this month, but he snubbed the high-profile event.

NST - May 31 , 2016

HOW many times have we had to ask our children to take us through the intricate steps of smartphones? The answer is, countless.

The Edge Malaysia - May 31 , 2016

An increase in Malaysia’s private-sector and corporate debt levels can give rise to another round of financial crisis, a political analyst said, in addition to political noise on the domestic front.

NST - May 31 , 2016

Throughout history, unemployment has been a problem at some point for nearly every country. From the Great Depression, to the post-war situation, to more recent challenges such as the demise of manufacturing in the West.

Reuters - May 30 , 2016

France will 'go all the way' to ensure that multinationals operating on its soil pay their taxes and more cases could follow after Google and McDonald's were targeted by tax raids, Finance Minister Michel Sapin said.

Reuters - May 30 , 2016

Nine out of 10 of Britain's top economists working in London's City financial district, small business and academia believe the economy will be harmed if Britain leaves the European Union, a poll said on Sunday.

The Star - May 30 , 2016

Billionaire Wang Jianlin (pic) has officially unveiled Dalian Wanda Group Co’s Wanda City, the first of the company’s 15 planned theme park and entertainment projects in China that it hopes will help it unseat Walt Disney Co as the world’s largest tourism operator

The Star - May 30 , 2016

Presumptive Philippine President-elect Rodrigo Duterte’s expletive-laden outbursts may land TV networks airing his live interviews in hot water.

The Star - May 30 , 2016

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to propose a fiscal stimulus package of as much as 10 trillion yen (US$90.7bil) after warning Group of Seven leaders that the global economy faces significant risk of another crisis, according to the Nikkei newspaper.

The Star - May 30 , 2016

The integrated Marina One and Duo developments, jointly-owned by Malaysia’s strategic investment fund, Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Singapore’s investment company, Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd, are set for completion in 2017.
 

The Star - May 30 , 2016

ZAHARI Affandi and Shamsuddin Abu Bakar live hardly a kilometre away from each other in Bangi. Since they left Utusan Melayu 35 years ago, they have never met.

NST - May 30 , 2016

AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes is listed at 16th spot among notable CEOs from around the world in the #TwitterInfluence Index Top 20.

The Sun Daily - May 30 , 2016

Malaysia must intensify further plans, preparations and implementation of various initiatives to attract more mass tourists and luxury travellers, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak.

The Edge Malaysia - May 30 , 2016

Foreign selling on Bursa continued for the fifth consecutive week, but at a receding magnitude, according to MIDF Research.

The Star - May 29 , 2016

China expressed strong dissatisfaction over a declaration issued by the Group of Seven industrialised nations that criticises China, though not mentioning it by name, for its sovereignty claims in the South China Sea.

Bernama - May 29 , 2016

The integrated Marina One and DUO developments, jointly-owned by Malaysia's strategic investment fund, Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Singapore's investment company, Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd, are set for completion in 2017.

The Star - May 29 , 2016

CHINA’S domestic tourism market has been booming in the last decade, with a 10% annual growth on average and spending is expected to reach around US$890bil (RM3.62 trillion) by 2020. However, the bottleneck in China’s domestic tourism market is now none other than its “inadequat...

The Star - May 29 , 2016

THREE issues that have surfaced over the past week have terribly disturbed me and I am sure many Malaysians who are rational, reasonable and fair-minded feel the same way. More than that, these actions are slowly eroding the Malaysia that we know.

NST - May 28 , 2016

Uncertainty in power tariff remains a major concern among players in Malaysia’s data centre industry this year, as it accounts for up to 40 per cent of operation expenditure.

NST - May 28 , 2016

The Johor Education Department is taking proactive measures to ensure students in the state can be proficient in the English language, especially as a medium of conversation.

The Star - May 28 , 2016

WHIPPING up delectable home-cooked meals has never been easier, thanks to Brahim’s range of simmer sauces.

The Guardian - May 27 , 2016

Neither French president nor unions show any sign of budging as strikes, fuel blockades and petrol shortages continue.

Reuters - May 27 , 2016

Verizon Communications Inc (VZ.N) and unions representing nearly 40,000 wireline workers have reached a tentative deal "in principle" to end a strike that started April 13th, U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez said on Friday.

Bloomberg - May 27 , 2016

Whether through signals from the Group of Seven meeting this week or in the outcome of the latest round of European negotiations on Greece, officials of advanced countries increasingly are acknowledging that the problems facing their economies require a new response to take over from the overlong...

China Daily - May 27 , 2016

A bus that straddles highway lanes to allow cars to pass beneath－a sort of moving tunnel－is set for a test run in Qinhuangdao, Hebei province, in August.

The Edge Markets - May 26 , 2016

IT may be time to question our common faith that the only natural and acceptable path is growth: for population, for prices and for the economy itself.

Wall Street Journal - May 26 , 2016

Federal jury finds Google’s use of Java software was “fair use”.

NST - May 26 , 2016

Being part of the Kembara Mahkota Johor entourage is not an easy task. Take it from Jamaluddin Jamil, the SAJ Holdings corporate communications head, who participated in the annual royal tour led by Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar for at least eight years.

ACN NewsWire - May 26 , 2016

2016 General Electric (GE) Global Innovation Barometer Supports Malaysian Government's Focus on Transforming Innovation to Wealth

CNBC - May 25 , 2016

A beer recipe roughly 5,000 years old has been uncovered in China — and researchers call the finding "surprising" because it means people there were importing a critical ingredient from thousands of miles away.

NST - May 25 , 2016

The most famous start to any national leadership role was surely that of former New York governor Franklin Roosevelt to the White House in 1933, amidst our greatest recession ever. But, maybe president-elect Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines will outdo him, and that’s really my subject tod...

NST - May 25 , 2016

When I came to the job as a cadet reporter some 27 years ago, one of the first things I was told was of the cardinal rule in journalism that we must get even the smallest of things right. In later years, I learned that being right in journalism extends far beyond just the spelling of names and pl...

Bloomberg - May 25 , 2016

Once among top banks, Goldman was 18th in 2015 M&A rankings. U.S. authorities said to subpoena ex-Goldman banker in probe.

The Edge Markets - May 25 , 2016

Lafarge Malaysia Bhd, which saw its latest quarterly performance hammered by intense competition in the construction material industry, is ready to face more competition as it has the capability to produce high-value cement and concrete that are not widely available in the industry, said presiden...

NST - May 25 , 2016

Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said today it is crucial for ASEAN+3 to establish a partnership with East Asia Summit (EAS) countries to expand cooperation in education beyond the ASEAN region.

Reuters - May 24 , 2016

Brazil's interim government was rocked on Monday by the loss of one of its key figures, Planning Minister Romero Juca, who stepped aside amid accusations he had conspired to obstruct the country's biggest-ever corruption investigation.

Bloomberg - May 24 , 2016

Disney should not come to mainland China, says Wang Jianlin. Wang’s comments not worth responding to: Disney spokesperson.

The Telegraph - May 23 , 2016

When you are dining with Anthony Bourdain, gastronomic bad boy and food writer known for seeking out the best in local eats, you should expect no frills. Even if you are the president of the United States.
 

The Huffington Post - May 22 , 2016

Céline Dion took to the stage at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday for her first live television performance since the death of her husband in January, proving her endurance as the ultimate Hollywood showman.

China Daily - May 21 , 2016

Offbeat initiative comes amid fierce competition in Beijing with ride hailing rival Didi Chuxing.

China Daily - May 20 , 2016

There is no contradiction between regulating the web and taking in constructive criticism from people qualified to do so.

FT - May 17 , 2016

Spain’s Mariano Rajoy is promising a fresh round of tax cuts if he is re-elected prime minister next month, risking a showdown with Brussels over Madrid’s chronic budget deficits as he courts voters eager to shrug off a long era of austerity.

FT - May 17 , 2016

A healthy republic requires a degree of mutual sympathy rather than equality

The Star - May 15 , 2016

After the colour and drama of another Philippine election, what kind of country will a controversial President Duterte and his new government turn out?

The Star - May 15 , 2016

Get real Hong Kong’s history shows clearly that it never had the kind of autonomy advocates of independence seek, and while the students can be naive, the adults should really know better

Mirror - May 11 , 2016

Carina Reid, 32, claimed she relied on her local mosque for help but secretly had £180,000 in separate bank accounts.

The Edge Markets - May 4 , 2016

Going into its 15th year, the Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year (EOY) Malaysia award is now accepting nominations. This year’s theme, “Reshaping our world; building legacies”, focuses on the role that entrepreneurs play in reshaping our world and building legacies ...

The Star - May 2 , 2016

Indonesia is pushing to ban new palm oil operations after last year’s haze-belching forest fires were partly blamed on the industry’s expansion, but producers are warning the move could hit the economy and green groups are sceptical.

The Star - May 2 , 2016

The tower in TRX to be among Malaysia’s tallest and the world’s top 15

The New York Times - May 1 , 2016

One is a bus driver's son who grew up in social housing, the other a billionaire's son raised in a mansion. They are two very different London success stories, and one is about to become the city's next mayor