Yimie Yong
Singapore’s Vizzio appoints interim CEO following ‘CEO’s fabricated credentials, inflated client list’ controversy
Vizzio CEO Jon Lee has come under fire after he was found to have faked his credentials following a report by Tech In Asia .
Malaysia to appoint PNB chief to lead country’s largest pension fund EPF – Reuters
EPF invests in a number of approved financial instruments which include Malaysian Government Securities and Equivalent; equities; loans and bonds; money market instruments; and real estate and infrastructure.
Four top investment themes for growth & income opportunities in Asia according to HSBC
“We see promising secular growth opportunities in India and ASEAN, riding on the structural tailwinds from strong foreign and domestic private investments, young demographics, the technology boom, and green transformation," James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia and India, Global Private Banking and Wealth, HSBC said.
HSBC: Malaysia to benefit from the green shoots of recovery from global electronic cycle
“Malaysia’s economy should remain healthy this year powered by resilient consumer and investment spending. The positive fillip for Malaysia’s economy will come from the nascent recovery of the global electronic cycle and the resumption of global tourism travel,” James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia and India, Global Private Banking and…
Grab Malaysia claims it sees delivery-partners benefitting from new earning structure during peak-demand periods amid riders’ protest
Their main demand is for Grab to reinstate the previous base fare of MYR5 ($1.06) for deliveries within the Klang Valley, which was reduced to MYR4 ($0.85) earlier this week, the report added.
BYD’s Thai distributor to triple EV dealerships, expand commercial offerings – report
BYD has been outperforming other automakers in Southeast Asia's EV market, bolstered by partnerships with local distributors .
Grab Malaysia defends revamped delivery fee framework amid riders’ protest call
Grab Malaysia said that to strike a balance between all its stakeholders, the company constantly seek to review its policies to provide a fairer, more stable earnings to those who need it the most.
Warren Buffet-backed China’s EV giant BYD debuts in Indonesia – report
BYD is also accelerating its overseas footprint by setting up production facilities in Brazil and Thailand (with an annual production capacity of 150,000 units each) and expanding its sales network in Europe, according to DBS Group Research.
A closer look at Warren Buffett-backed Chinese EV giant BYD’s plan in Malaysia
Besides BYD, several Chinese car makers such as Great Wall Motor, SAIC Motor and Geely have been expanding their footprint in Southeast Asia.
South Korea maps out $470B plan to build chipmaking hub – report
The government on Monday outlined a blueprint involving investment of 622 trillion won from the private sector in the years leading up to 2047.
