Japan sets monthly record 3.31 mln visitors in October
Tourism spending, classified as an export in national accounts, is poised to become Japan's second-biggest export sector after autos.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Trump spends hours at UFC fight at Madison Square Garden
Trump sat between White and Musk for much of the night and paid rapt attention to the fights, sometimes chatting with the fighters after their matches.
Sun Nov 17 2024
Sarawak unveils RM15.8 bil state budget for 2025
Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg says the 2025 budget will continue to be an expansionary budget to boost govt spending.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Inside Budget 2025: Fuel subsidies, fairness, and fiscal pressure, exclusive with Norhisham Hussein
This discussion offers an in-depth look at Malaysia’s Budget 2025, focusing on fuel subsidy reforms and the challenges of balancing fairness with fiscal responsibility. Join Norhisham Hussein as he breaks down the impact on households, government spending, and the country’s economic stability.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Russian billionaire Avdeev says he's sold up to spend more time with his 23 children
Roman Avdeev says he had sold his remaining stake in the Rossium Group holding and that he no longer held any assets in Russia
Fri Nov 01 2024
Mega Infrastructure: How much should we spend to make it worthwhile?
Siva Shanker, CEO of Estate Agency at Rahim & Co., delves into the intricate decision-making process behind investing in mega infrastructure projects. These ambitious undertakings, from expansive transportation systems to large-scale energy facilities, hold the promise of economic transformation and enhanced quality of life. However, determining the optimal investment requires a careful balance of immediate costs against long-term benefits and societal impacts.
Thu Oct 24 2024
PM announces substantial Budget 2025 hastening Malaysia to become Asian economic powerhouse
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it would create jobs and also tackle financial leakages to enhance public spending efficiency.
Fri Oct 18 2024
It’s About YOUth: Mastering money for a secure future
Over 53,000 young Malaysians are weighed down by a staggering RM1.9 billion in debt. Siew Yuen Tuck, CEO of RinggitPlus, dives into the spending habits of today’s youth and steps to bridge the financial literacy gap.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Judge questions Najib's counsel on distinction between personal and political spending
Lead counsel Muhammad Shafee said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak had used RM300 million from 1MDB for the 2013 general election.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Billionaire and engineer conduct first private spacewalk in SpaceX mission
The astronauts on Polaris Dawn mission went one at a time, each spending about 10 minutes outside the gumdrop-shaped Crew Dragon capsule.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Indonesian leader spends final weeks of his term in unfinished new capital
Joko Widodo says it could take decades before Nusantara is finished, and Prabowo Subianto promises to speed up construction.
Thu Sep 12 2024
How Harris' and Trump's tax and spending plans affect US debt
Budget forecasters are struggling to keep up with the latest tweaks, and new ideas may be voiced in the Harris-Trump debate.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Half of Malaysia’s ads expenditure goes to social media - Fahmi
RM25 billion of Malaysia's RM4.5 billion annual ad spend goes to social media platforms, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Fri Sep 06 2024
[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 expects household spending growth to improve over 2023, driven by sustained economic expansion and normalizing consumption levels.
Tue Jul 16 2024