TOKYO – The best one can say about the freefall in Taiwanese exports in January is that it could have been worse. The 19.3% drop from a year ago was less severe than the 24% economists feared. It’s also less than December’s 23.2% plunge. Yet Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s economy has a US$40 trillion problem on […]Continue Reading
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Identify startups with potential to grow into Malaysiaâs next Unicorns ScaleUp Accelerator Sdn Bhd (ScaleUp Malaysia) and Proficeo Consultants Sdn Bhd in partnership with Penjana Kapital Sdn Bhd and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), has announced the selection of the first two…Continue Reading
The EU is preparing to abandon its longstanding restrictions on state aid to take on US and Chinese subsidies over green technologies. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is spearheading a new commitment from EU leaders to “act decisively to ensure its long-term competitiveness, prosperity and role on the global stage.” She has talked […]Continue Reading
Aspires to create a founder driven leadership and coaching program
Identify startups with potential to grow into Malaysiaâs next Unicorns ScaleUp Accelerator Sdn Bhd (ScaleUp Malaysia) and Proficeo Consultants Sdn Bhd in partnership with Penjana Kapital Sdn Bhd and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), has announced the selection of the first two…Continue Reading
SINGAPORE: Despite knowing that he stood to gain S$1.5 million from the owner of a medical business if the latter was acquired by his company, a director did not disclose this conflict of interest to the board. The deal went through, with women’s and children’s healthcare group Singapore O&G (SOG)Continue Reading
The share of Australia’s total goods exports going to China fell to 27% in June 2022, a sharp decrease from 46% just a year earlier. While some commentary has heralded this as a success for Australian diversification away from China, it is more accurately described as a redirection of trade flows. “Australia’s trade diversification away from China […]Continue Reading
Budget 2023’s measures for business innovation may encourage leaders to think about transforming their companies in tandem with upskilling their people, says Temus’ Srijay Ghosh.Continue Reading
US Ambassador gave briefing on 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit Startups exposed to various experiences and windows of opportunity in US Describing it as one of the most ambitious US targeted pitching programs by a Malaysian ecosystem enabler, the Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (SIDEC), will be taking 10 Selangor…Continue Reading
In a hacking incident in 2021, hackers obtained login credentials for several customer service portals operated by data centre operator ST Telemedia Global Data Centres.Continue Reading
Beijing says it will hold a high-level security event with all relevant parties in the world at an appropriate time to discuss the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The Chinese government unveiled the Global Security Initiative Concept Paper on Tuesday, saying that China had stayed committed to respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries and abiding […]Continue Reading