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A premier English monthly business magazine, Business Today has grown in leaps and bounds since its inception in May 2001. Today, it is instantly recognised all over Malaysia as the definitive business magazine that brings the business community closer and exposes them to the global competitive edge.

Business Today also hears and caters to the increasingly important issues, initiatives and incentives provided to the SME and SMB industries in order for Malaysia to rise to become a high income nation.

Business Today readers will find key trends in economic, financial and business developments which impact the business ecosystem in Malaysia.

Not affiliated with Business Today India.

MILTON RIEDMAN VERSUS STAKEHOLDER CAPITALISM

Milton Friedman was arguably the most influential economist of the second half of the 20th century, associated with promoting ‘neo-liberal’, free-market, shareholder capitalism.

3 mins

COUP D'éTAT: WHAT IS THE IMPACT ON INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS?

The recent Myanmar military seizing control of the country on February 1, 2021, and declaring a year-long state of emergency, has sparked some fears in Asia given that this region dominates the foreign direct investment (FDI) profile in Myanmar.

3 mins

RATING AGENCIES ARE MERELY ISSUING CREDIT OPINION BUT…

It was a devastating news when Fitch Rating downgraded Malaysia’s sovereign rating by a notch to BBB+ in early December. Fitch Rating was of the view that the depth and duration of the Covid-19 crisis have weakened several of Malaysia’s key credit rating namely the fiscal position. This was quite apparent judging from the size of fiscal stimulus totaling RM305 billion compared to RM67 billion when the country faced the 2009 recession.

3 mins

NURTURING LOCAL CREATIVE TALENTS IN SABAH

BusinessToday speaks to Geoffrey Sinn, founder of Studio ACE Production on nurturing local creatives talents in the digital creative content industry in Sabah. The company believes that underserved talents should be given opportunities to unlock their potential and shine in the global stage.

3 mins

NAVIGATING DIFFICULT TIMES WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS

BusinessToday speaks to F&B business, I Love Yoo on their take on digitalising during the pandemic and why its important for other businesses to adopt their footsteps now.

3 mins

DIGITALISATION AND AUTOMATION IS SET TO CHANGE THE AGRO-PLANTATION LANDSCAPE

According to OFO Tech, drone technology represents only one component of the wider spectrum of key IR 4.0 technologies. Other components include artificial intelligence, big data, augmented reality and IoT technology; combined with drones to create robust asset management solutions for key sectors.

3 mins

USING DATA AND INNOVATION FOR BETTER YIELD PREDICTIONS

BusinessToday speaks to Aerodyne Group Founder and CEO, Kamarulazman Mohamed on the usage of drones in plantations and how innovation technology could further elevate the living quality of settlers in Felda settlements.

3 mins

MONITORING JENDELA'S NEXT PHASE MORE EFFECTIVELY IN 2021

Although Minister of Communications and Multimedia Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah has confirmed that the implementation of the National Digital Infrastructure Plan (Jendela) has met the targets set for 2020, the implementation strategies and mechanisms for the next phase in 2021 and subsequent years must be continuously and adequately monitored since this is crucial for its sustainability and longevity.

4 mins

CHINA'S CORPORATE DEBT MARKET IN A STORM

Since early November, the Chinese corporate debt market has been hit by several severe defaults, although on the contrary, without any negative implications at all.

4 mins

UNLOCKING THE BIGGER POTENTIAL OF THE HALAL INDUSTRY

In recent years, the Halal economy has expanded beyond the food and beverage market and has branched out to include other industries such as healthcare, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, tourism, fashion, and logistics.

3 mins

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Business Today Malaysia Magazine Description:

A premier English monthly business magazine, Business Today has grown in leaps and bounds since its inception in May 2001. Today, it is instantly recognised all over Malaysia as the definitive business magazine that brings the business community closer and exposes them to the global competitive edge.

Business Today also hears and caters to the increasingly important issues, initiatives and incentives provided to the SME and SMB industries in order for Malaysia to rise to become a high income nation.

Business Today readers will find key trends in economic, financial and business developments which impact the business ecosystem in Malaysia.

Not affiliated with Business Today India.