Malaysia faces new US risk from BRICS ties

Malaysia faces new US risk from BRICS ties PETALING JAYA: Malaysia may have to grapple with fresh uncertainties amid a decision by the United States to impose an additional 10% default tariff on any country seen as aligning with “the anti-American policies of BRICS.” This development comes as the July 9 tariff deadline looms and follows the recent BRICS Summit [...]

15/07/2025

How AI & Analytics are Transforming Supply Chain Resilience [Part 2 of 2]

How AI & Analytics are Transforming Supply Chain Resilience [Part 2 of 2] Real-world success stories The transformative impact of AI and predictive analytics is already evident in organisations that have embraced these technologies. Martin highlights Penske as a compelling example: "Penske, a leader in logistics and supply chain management, is a great example of how data analytics can support [...]

22/06/2025

How AI & Analytics are Transforming Supply Chain Resilience [Part 1 of 2]

How AI & Analytics are Transforming Supply Chain Resilience [Part 1 of 2] Martin Tombs, Field CTO for the EMEA region at Qlik, says the ability to anticipate disruptions has become a defining factor in organisational success In an era defined by volatility and unprecedented challenges, supply chains face mounting pressures from all directions. The ability to anticipate and mitigate [...]

22/06/2025

Green gains as volumes turn red

Green gains as volumes turn red Some of Europe’s largest ports have remained resolute in their strategic investments in decarbonisation initiatives despite facing challenges in cargo throughput volumes. 2024 was a mixed year for Europe’s major ports, and many of those trends persisted into the first quarter of 2025. Many of the trends are familiar, as the bulk liquid and [...]

08/06/2025

IRB: Businesses with revenue below RM500k exempted from e-invoicing for now; revenue up to RM5 mil deferred to 2026

IRB: Businesses with revenue below RM500k exempted from e-invoicing for now; revenue up to RM5 mil deferred to 2026 The Inland Revenue Board said the e-invoicing for businesses with an annual revenue of between RM1 million and RM5 million will be postponed to Jan 1, 2026 and those with an annual revenue of between RM500,000 and RM1 million to July [...]

08/06/2025

Banks mobilising billions in green money

Banks mobilising billions in green money Green financing, also known as sustainable financing, is no longer just a buzzword as lenders all over the world are stepping up efforts within the segment. Within Asean, this emphasis on providing funds to create environmentally friendly outcomes has definitely been gaining traction, if numbers are anything to go by. RHB Bank Bhd group [...]

26/05/2025

Malaysia, Laos forge strategic rail-sea trade link

Malaysia, Laos forge strategic rail-sea trade link PUTRAJAYA (May 25): Laos and Malaysia have established a partnership to boost cross-border trade via rail and sea, with the exchange of a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) between Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) and Thanaleng Dry Port (TDP) here on Sunday. The MOC was exchanged between MMC Port Holdings Sdn Bhd chief executive [...]

26/05/2025

Asean must keep joining global supply chains, Thai minister says

Asean must keep joining global supply chains, Thai minister says (May 26): Southeast Asian nations should look at ways to further integrate their supply chains regionally and around the world to reap the benefits of economies of scale and gain access to larger markets, Thailand’s foreign minister said. Some countries in the region are already working together to produce more [...]

26/05/2025

BNM expects front-loaded export momentum to taper off in coming months

BNM expects front-loaded export momentum to taper off in coming months Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour: We have already observed signs of front-loading in E&E exports as firms try to soften the impact of tariff-related risks. (Photo by Shahrin Yahya/The Edge) KUALA LUMPUR (May 16): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) expects the front-loading of exports — especially [...]

18/05/2025

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