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Climate protesters swelter in Brazilian sun outside COP30 summit
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 02:18:00 +08:00
BELEM, Brazil (Reuters) -Thousands of climate protesters marched through the Brazilian city of Belem on Saturday in a noisy, diverse and peaceful display to demand more action to protect the fate of the planet and vent their anger at governments and fossil fuel industries. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/11/16/climate-protesters-swelter-in-brazilian-sun-outside-cop30-summit">Read full story</a>
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Roundup: Sicilian scholar's legacy revives China-Italy dialogue across centuries
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 01:51:00 +08:00
ENNA, Italy, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- A commemorative program in Sicily has brought new attention to one of the earliest connections between China and Europe. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/11/16/roundup-sicilian-scholar039s-legacy-revives-china-italy-dialogue-across-centuries">Read full story</a>
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Fitch upgrades Greece's credit rating to BBB
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 01:16:00 +08:00
ATHENS, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- Fitch Ratings upgraded Greece's long-term credit rating to BBB from BBB-, citing accelerated debt reduction, strong fiscal performance, and resilient economic growth, the Greek official news agency AMNA reported Saturday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/11/16/fitch-upgrades-greece039s-credit-rating-to-bbb">Read full story</a>
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Photo show on Chinese modernization opens in Tajik capital
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:29:00 +08:00
DUSHANBE, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- A photo exhibition on China's achievements in modernization opened here Saturday, drawing people from political and media circles to discuss development cooperation. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/11/16/photo-show-on-chinese-modernization-opens-in-tajik-capital">Read full story</a>
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Chinese, Russian experts discuss cross-border conservation of endangered wildlife
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:15:00 +08:00
CHANGCHUN, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- Researchers from the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park and the Land of Leopard National Park Russia Administration gathered on Friday in a core area of the shared border conservation zone for a study and exchange event. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/11/16/chinese-russian-experts-discuss-cross-border-conservation-of-endangered-wildlife">Read full story</a>
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Rise of digital media enhances two-way feedback communication between press and public
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 22:34:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: The rise of digital media has created more room for two-way communication, says a Chinese scholar, noting the use of the Weibo and WeChat platforms to gather feedback in China. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/15/rise-of-digital-media-enhances-two-way-feedback-communication-between-press-and-public">Read full story</a>
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Asean-China shared future can be anchored on existing cooperation
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 22:07:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: The foundation of the Asean-China Community of Shared Future can be anchored on existing cooperation across trade, investment, infrastructure, education and people-to-people ties, says Malaysia-China Friendship Association president Datuk Abdul Majid Ahmad Khan. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/15/asean-china-shared-future-can-be-anchored-on-existing-cooperation">Read full story</a>
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Embracing multilateralism to face challenges
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:57:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: China has proven to be a credible partner to both South-East Asia and Asean, embracing multilateralism and regionalism while acknowledging the value of cooperation, says an academic. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/15/embracing-multilateralism-to-face-challenges">Read full story</a>
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Four nabbed for cable theft in Taiping
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:51:00 +08:00
IPOH: Police have arrested four men suspected of being involved in cable theft at Jalan Kamunting-Batu Kurau, near Taiping Vocational College, on Saturday (Nov 15). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/15/four-nabbed-for-cable-theft-in-taiping">Read full story</a>
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Kuamut incumbent unfazed by graft issue ahead of Sabah election
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:23:00 +08:00
KINABATANGAN: The Kuamut incumbent remains unfazed by attempts to revive past graft allegations as he seeks another term under the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) banner in the coming Sabah election. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/15/kuamut-incumbent-unfazed-by-graft-issue-ahead-of-sabah-election">Read full story</a>
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The downsides of living mobile
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
Mobile homes are versatile living spaces that encompass a variety of structures designed for mobility and convenience. This umbrella term includes caravan homes, campervans and motorhomes, each offering unique features suited for different lifestyles. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/16/the-downsides-of-living-mobile">Read full story</a>
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Gens Y and Z now dominate
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
A dynamic shift in wealth strategies adopted by Malaysia's newest and largest demographic cohorts, namely Generations Y and Z, is causing a fundamental and sustained transformation within the nation's real estate and property development sectors. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/16/gens-y-and-z-now-dominate">Read full story</a>
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Sarawak’s rising property appeal
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
Since 2024, Sarawak's property market has undergone a facelift that significantly mitigates risk and ensures margin stability. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/16/sarawaks-rising-property-appeal">Read full story</a>
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Phase 2 pay hike for civil servants to spur domestic spending
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
Domestic consumption could get a boost early next year as civil servants are set to receive a salary increment of between 3% and 7%, depending on grades, under Phase 2 of the new Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/15/phase-2-pay-hike-for-civil-servants-to-spur-domestic-spending">Read full story</a>
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SC’s recasting of public markets a step forward?
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
The Securities Commission (SC) is looking at one of the most significant updates to Malaysia's listing ecosystem in over a decade. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/15/scs-recasting-of-public-markets-a-step-forward">Read full story</a>
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Multistrats become gatekeepers
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
Preparing to launch a hedge fund in 2017, Arnaud de Lasteyrie faced a tough choice: limit himself to running money exclusively for a single client or keep chasing to win a diverse range of investors. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/15/multistrats-become-gatekeepers">Read full story</a>
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Bounty of the fields
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
In the vast pastoral landscapes of China, a simple yet profound principle underpins the nation's quest for premium milk: "Good grass feeds good cows, good cows produce good milk." <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/15/bounty-of-the-fields">Read full story</a>
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UK rental troubles spike
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
Complaints against UK landlords are at a record high, almost doubling over the past decade – and that's before sweeping new rules to bolster renters' rights come into force. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/15/uk-rental-troubles-spike">Read full story</a>
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Pivot to fringe tokens
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
As companies focused on stockpiling bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies come under pressure amid market saturation and souring sentiment, new entrants are pushing into less popular tokens, stoking worries over increased volatility. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/15/pivot-to-fringe-tokens">Read full story</a>
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Strong earnings momentum sparks optimism
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
Healthy US corporate profit growth in the latest quarter and expectations that the trend will continue are giving investors confidence that the stock rally may keep rolling. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/15/strong-earnings-momentum-sparks-optimism">Read full story</a>
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Letting the young live in luxury
Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
Affordable living quarters has long been a problem in South-East Asia, particularly among young people. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2024/10/05/letting-the-young-live-in-luxury">Read full story</a>
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Making parking a cruise
Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
It's an all-too familiar story in Malaysia. Urban centres that are choked with vehicles, traffic jams and lots of time spent driving in search of a parking spot, which in turn contributes to further congestion. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2024/09/28/making-parking-a-cruise">Read full story</a>
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Notti makes good with pet nutrition
Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
Data from Fortune Business Insights reveals that the global pet food market was valued around US$120bil last year. The segment is projected to grow to US$193bil within the next decade, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 5%. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2024/09/21/notti-makes-good-with-pet-nutrition">Read full story</a>
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Serving up a platter of health
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
It's an alarming statistic. Over 54% of Malaysian adults are either overweight or obese, a sharp rise of nearly 10% since 2011, according to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2024/09/14/serving-up-a-platter-of-health">Read full story</a>
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America’s top stock picker Benjamin sees beauty in chips
Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +08:00
Snce the beginning of the century, when he started following the industry that makes silicon and germanium, whose units are measured in a billionth of a meter, or a nanometer, Adam Benjamin has helped investors profit from the smartest part of the world. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2023/12/30/americas-top-stock-picker-benjamin-sees-beauty-in-chips">Read full story</a>
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A helping hand for local SMEs on their halal journey
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:30:00 +08:00
Alliance Bank provides RM400mil Shariah-compliant financing to accelerate SMEs’ growth in the halal industry. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2022/11/08/a-helping-hand-for-local-smes-on-their-halal-journey">Read full story</a>
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Be one of Malaysia’s Growth Champions
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:41:00 +08:00
LOCAL companies now have the opportunity to be recognised as a leading organisation based on their revenue growth in Malaysia <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/10/29/be-one-of-malaysias-growth-champions">Read full story</a>
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SMEs can now seek financing from MFA
Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: Micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) facing cash flow problems can seek alternative financing from a RM5bil fund offered by 25 registered financiers under the Malaysian Factors Association (MFA). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/09/24/smes-can-now-seek-financing-from-mfa">Read full story</a>
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Furniture sold online, with a twist
Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +08:00
Cuura.space targets property owners to refurbish their units affordably and quickly for the rental market <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/08/27/furniture-sold-online-with-a-twist">Read full story</a>
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Small business owners receive help to thrive
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +08:00
Women entrepreneurs get assistance from US-based NGO through business coaching and networking sessions. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2022/07/19/small-business-owners-receive-help-to-thrive">Read full story</a>
