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DHL has announced the set-up of a Global Center of Excellence (GCOE) in Iskandar Malaysia — its first in the country. The Center will provide supply chain consultancy services, and support businesses to design logistics solutions specific to some of…
Nova Wellness Group Bhd’s growth plans via its in-house research and development (R&D) centre and capacity expansion plans are viewed positively with the initial public offering (IPO) given a fair value of 61 sen a share by Inter-Pacific Research Sdn Bhd. The…
DRB-Hicom Bhd is studying the proposed collaboration between Malaysia and Indonesia to produce an Asean car. Group managing director Datuk Seri Syed Faisal Syed Albar said a discussion on the matter is taking place as a memorandum of understanding was signed…
Malaysia’s central bank is expected to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at a meeting on Wednesday, as growth remains firm and a short-term dip in inflation is expected after the new government removed a much-maligned consumption tax. All 10…
Earlier in the year, Avalon Airport and AirAsia announced they would be teaming up to offer the first ever international flights out of Melbourne’s second airport, Avalon. Now, tickets for first flights are finally out and to celebrate they are on sale for as…
Volvo Car Malaysia, together with its newest dealer AJ Premium Motors, have launched a new Volvo 3S centre in Batu Pahat to serve customers in the Southern region. The new dealership is part of the company’s sales and aftersales transformation programme, with…
A new mobile retail concept from Hershey’s has launched at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The Hershey’s flotilla buggy is the result of The Hershey Company, Malaysia Airports and DR Groupdiscussing ways to enhance customer engagement at the TFWA…
Just as Kuala Lumpur hosted the opening of what claims to be the “largest blockchain centre in Asia,” a newly published report has urged the Malaysian government to hone and relax the regulations covering blockchain technology. The 242-page report, entitled…
The Malaysian stock market and the ringgit, which have seen constant pressure since the surprise outcome of the 14th general election, are unlikely to change course anytime soon as the US action to slap tariffs on imports from China is expected to increase…
Leading lifestyle brand for gamers, Razer and Berjaya Corp Bhd (BCorp) today launched the Razer Pay e-wallet in Malaysia. Razer Pay is the e-wallet designed for youth and millennials, allowing users to top up easily, transfer money quickly and pay everywhere.…
Luk Fook Malaysia has opened its third shop, at the Genting Highlands Resort. The Hong Kong-based jewellery retailer expanded into Southeast Asia in 2010 and now operates 1660 locations through nine countries and regions, including greater China. The Genting…
Light-emitting diode (LED) chip company Osram Opto Semiconductors (M) Sdn Bhd is looking to embark on advanced lighting technology in Malaysia, particularly for automotive applications as it sees huge growth potential in the market. “There is more and more of…
RAM Ratings expects Malaysia’s export growth to moderate to 5.5% in May 2018 after a strong increase of 14% in April. The rating agency said in a statement today that this could be partially attributable to a high-base effect from May 2017, when export growth…
Home grown online grocer, Potboy Grocery, is organising an online-to-offline (O20) groceries sale, the first of its kind in Malaysia, in bringing the online customer to offline retail. PB Grocery Group Sdn Bhd, Co-founder Eddie Chew said the event enables…
Malaysian-owned Hijup UK made its debut in London’s modest fashion scene at the recent London Eid Festival. Participating in the year’s largest international modest fashion showcase coincided with the launch of the Hijup UK online store. Hijup UK will follow…
Amorepacific-owned Innisfree Vietnam has opened its first store in Hanoi, the brand’s fifth in the country. Located at 290 Ba Trieu Street, Innisfree Hanoi ranges skincare and makeup products for men and women. Opening day saw long queues of the brand’s fans…
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