Soaring coffee bean prices grind local business owners’ profits
JAKARTA: Coffee roasteries and cafe owners are grousing as bean prices reach record highs amid falling harvest outputs and strong…
Vietnam lenders required to maintain loan standards
HANOI: The central bank is calling on lenders to facilitate access to capital for businesses, while also maintaining lending standards…
South Korea teams up with overseas tech partners
SEOUL: South Korea has tentatively chosen some of the top universities and institutions worldwide for technology partnerships, aiming to acquire…
Taiwan quake may push up 2Q memory chip prices
TAIPEI: The powerful earthquake that hit semiconductor powerhouse Taiwan last week may push up chip prices temporarily, according to market…
Microsoft names Laurence Si as managing director of its Malaysian ops
PETALING JAYA: Microsoft has announced the appointment of Laurence Si as the managing director for its operations in Malaysia, effective…
ABB plans to expand footprint in M’sia, driving energy transition goal
KUALA LUMPUR: Swedish-Swiss electrification and automation leader ABB Ltd is looking into expanding its footprint in Malaysia through partnerships in…
Cautious outlook for Velesto on possible DCR fall
PETALING JAYA: CGS International Research has downgraded Velesto Energy Bhd from an “add” to a “hold” as it foresees a…
BoJ governor lauded for smooth policy change
TOKYO: Tomorrow will mark one year since Bank of Japan (BoJ) governor Kazuo Ueda took office.
Japan household spending down 0.5% in February
TOKYO: Consumption spending by households comprising two or more members in Japan in February averaged 279,868 yen, falling 0.5% from…