![[COLUMNIST] Understanding Generation Alpha and the challenges of digital parents [COLUMNIST] Understanding Generation Alpha and the challenges of digital parents](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51722594377_TBCHILDTECH.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Understanding Generation Alpha and the challenges of digital parents
According to the Morning Consult research, 65% of Gen Alpha children, aged 8-10 years, spend up to four hours a day on social media.
Mon Aug 05 2024
![BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708326125_Pavilion.jpg)
BMI forecasts positive consumer spending growth in Malaysia
BMI expects household spending growth to improve over 2023, driven by sustained economic expansion and normalizing consumption levels.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![Watsons Malaysia bawa sambutan ulang tahun ke-30 ke ruang udara Watsons Malaysia bawa sambutan ulang tahun ke-30 ke ruang udara](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720195269_TBwatson.jpg)
Watsons Malaysia bawa sambutan ulang tahun ke-30 ke ruang udara
Bersempena dengan ulang tahun ke-30, peneraju peruncit produk penjagaan kesihatan dan kecantikan, Watsons Malaysia, menjalin kerjasama baharu dengan syarikat penerbangan tambang rendah, AirAsia.
Sat Jul 06 2024
![Amazon to spend nearly $9 bln to expand cloud infra in Singapore Amazon to spend nearly $9 bln to expand cloud infra in Singapore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-12/51514565138_Amazon.jpg)
Amazon to spend nearly $9 bln to expand cloud infra in Singapore
The investment adds to the S$11.5 billion the company has already invested in the Asia Pacific Region till 2023, AWS said in a statement.
Tue May 07 2024
![China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2% China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2%](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709627729_TBNPCBEIJING.jpg)
China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2%
The increase mirrors the rate presented in last year's budget and again comes in above the govt's economic growth forecast for this year.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![A day in Trump's world: Morning in courtroom, evening on campaign trail A day in Trump's world: Morning in courtroom, evening on campaign trail](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51690948008_DonaldTrump.jpg)
A day in Trump's world: Morning in courtroom, evening on campaign trail
Donald Trump spend the day in court fighting a defamation case and the evening rallying supporters in his bid to become next US president.
Thu Jan 18 2024
![Taiwan's new president faces 'tough' time with China pressure, no parliament majority Taiwan's new president faces 'tough' time with China pressure, no parliament majority](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705283059_TBTaipeijpg.jpg)
Taiwan's new president faces 'tough' time with China pressure, no parliament majority
Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te's party lost control of parliament on which he will have to rely to pass legislation and spending.
Mon Jan 15 2024
![Malaysia anti-graft agency questions ex-PM Ismail in RM700 mln publicity spending probe Malaysia anti-graft agency questions ex-PM Ismail in RM700 mln publicity spending probe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696939782_TBISMAILSABRI.jpg)
Malaysia anti-graft agency questions ex-PM Ismail in RM700 mln publicity spending probe
MACC said it recorded a statement from Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in relation to alleged spending, without providing further details.
Thu Jan 11 2024
![Malaysia set to hit 2023 GDP target based on positive economic momentum - DOSM Malaysia set to hit 2023 GDP target based on positive economic momentum - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638342618_kualalumpur.jpg)
Malaysia set to hit 2023 GDP target based on positive economic momentum - DOSM
It is during 4Q that consumers tend to spend more than usual, including for back-to-school, new year and festive spending.
Thu Jan 04 2024
![King meets leaders of foreign nations at COP28 King meets leaders of foreign nations at COP28](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701473160_AgongDubai.jpg)
King meets leaders of foreign nations at COP28
His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah took time off from his busy schedule to spend time meeting foreign leaders
Fri Dec 01 2023
![Trapped Indian workers to spend second night in collapsed tunnel Trapped Indian workers to spend second night in collapsed tunnel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81699866890_TBtunnelcollapsed.jpg)
Trapped Indian workers to spend second night in collapsed tunnel
Rescue operations are underway after an under-construction tunnel collapsed in India's northern Uttarakhand state, trapping 40 workers.
Tue Nov 14 2023
![Graduates behind Iron Curtains Graduates behind Iron Curtains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61697681963_Graduan.jpg)
Graduates behind Iron Curtains
The desire to continue their studies never faded, despite realising they would spend almost their entire youth behind the Iron Curtains.
Thu Oct 19 2023
![Sound fiscal policy to support sustainable growth - PM Sound fiscal policy to support sustainable growth - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61697186385_TBAnwarIbrahimPar.jpg)
Sound fiscal policy to support sustainable growth - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said domestic spending continues to drive the momentum, underpinned by strong economic fundamentals.
Fri Oct 13 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Budget 2024 - focus on cashflow also [COLUMNIST] Budget 2024 - focus on cashflow also](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624746038_WangRinggit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Budget 2024 - focus on cashflow also
Budget 2024 should be flexible enough to increase deficit spending to mitigate cash flow problems in the economy.
Fri Oct 13 2023
![U.S. House to press forward with spending cuts despite shutdown risk U.S. House to press forward with spending cuts despite shutdown risk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71695636992_UDSHERHLNPJOYIIHC.jpg)
U.S. House to press forward with spending cuts despite shutdown risk
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives is due to try to advance steep spending cuts this week that could force a partial shutdown of the U.S. government by next week.
Mon Sep 25 2023