Sterling may be vulnerable to foreigners’ gilt trip
The overriding message from British finance minister Rachel Reeves on Wednesday was simple: the challenges facing UK policymakers are mushrooming, and their margin for error is rapidly shrinking.
Minimum wage remains under progressive wage system, says Sivakumar
KUCHING: The minimum wage of RM1,500 is still maintained under the policy framework of the progressive wage system to be introduced by the government, said Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar.
Climate change, strained infra worsen flood risk in India's Silicon Valley - report
BENGALURU (Reuters) - India's Bengaluru city is at risk from repeated floods as unfettered urbanization and a projected surge in population, along with heavy rainfall, pose a strain on its drainage system, a report said.
Vietnam’s coal emissions set to surge
Vietnam's thermal power emissions are primed for a steep climb this summer after the country’s imports of thermal coal soared to their highest levels in three years in May and June.
Gamuda buys UK asset for RM1.4bil
PETALING JAYA: Gamuda Bhd is expanding its quick turnaround projects (QTPs) strategy to London to deliver higher returns in real estate development.
EU energy ministers to discuss gas price cap
BRUSSELS: European Union (EU) energy ministers will discuss options to rein in soaring energy prices, including gas price caps and emergency credit lines for energy market participants, a document seen by Reuters shows.
Celcom-Digi merger almost a done deal
PETALING JAYA: The Celcom-Digi merger is just a step away from completion, but the heat is on Axiata Group Bhd as its credit profile is likely to weaken.
Fed buying of mortgage securities in focus
Central bank not in favour of easing intervention
Opinion: Apple is handcuffed to the iPhone. Just like its customers
Apple Inc’s earnings warning is an unfortunate reminder that, for all of its work to change investor perceptions over the past few years, it remains "the iPhone company”.
Reach out to banks between Aug 7 and Sept 7
PETALING JAYA: The banking industry is urging borrowers and customers who are facing financial difficulties in servicing their commitments to reach out to their respective banks as soon as possible between Aug 7 and Sept 7.
