Draft amendment to recognise GCs under Advocates Act
The Department of Legal Affairs under the Ministry of Law and Justice has released a draft amendment bill of the Advocates Act, 1961, which aims to recognise law professionals engaged in legal work other than practising law before courts and tribunals as “legal practitioners”. This amendment would effectively give general counsel and other legal professionals […]
Reaching Every Corner: Why Financial Inclusion Must Go Beyond Bank Accounts
“Financial inclusion is not just about giving people access to financial services—it is about making those services work for everyone.” Financial inclusion is one of those terms we hear often in policy discussions. It is easy to assume that if more people have bank accounts, we are all set, right? Well, not exactly. […]
Asia has lost US$2 trillion to extreme weather in past three decades: study | News | Eco-Business
China was the most affected in the region in terms of economic losses and fatalities, spending US$1.32 trillion in response to climate harms and recording 42,000 deaths since 1993, found a report released on Wednesday by the Climate Risk Index (CRI). This was followed by Myanmar, which lost US$20.6 billion, but had “exceptionally high absolute and relative […]
CelcomDigi closes FY2024 with stronger performance in Q4, poised for growth as market leader
On track to achieve annual cost savings of US$158–180 million One-off merger adjustments cut FY2024 EBIT by 13.4% and PAT by 11.4% CelcomDigi Berhad has announced its fourth-quarter and full-year results for the financial year 2024 (FY2024), delivering strong financial and operational performance while executing an extensive integration programme in its second year as a […]
Best 21 Recycling Business ideas
Ever seen a trash pile and thought, “There has to be a better way to do this”? Of course, you’re right! Recycling is good for the planet, but it’s also an amazing business. As concern about sustainability increases, so too do the revenues from recycling. Never was it easier to join the game. In this […]
Trust me, PR is with you day and night!
This article was first published on May 31, 2023. According to legend in the world of public relations, Bill Gates is often attributed to the powerful advice, “If I only had two dollars left, I would spend one dollar on PR.” Whether or not this is true, it is not surprising that his name is […]
Beijing Targets UK-based Hong Kong Activists as Families Face Pressure at Home – The Diplomat
Hong Kong national security police have taken in two relatives of pro-democracy activist Carmen Lau, a former district councillor now based in the United Kingdom, for questioning. Lau is among six overseas activists wanted under the draconian National Security Law (NSL) and is accused of inciting secession and colluding with foreign forces. At 7 a.m. […]
Apple partners with Alibaba to sell AI-powered iPhones in China
Apple Inc. partnered with Alibaba to bring artificial intelligence (AI) features to the iPhone, ignoring US lawmakers’ call to stop all AI partnerships between American and Chinese companies. Apple’s share price increased to US$241.5 on Thursday, up 6.4% from Tuesday, when The Information first reported the news. Alibaba’s Hong Kong-listed shares have surged 18% to […]
Fear and loathing in Dhaka and DC
ABHIJNAN REJ At first glance, Donald Trump and Muhammad Yunus – the de facto head of Bangladesh’s government since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was overthrown six months ago – have very little in common. Yunus won a Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his pioneering work on microcredit. Trump has bitterly complained about not winning one. Yunus’ businesses have revolved […]
8 Effective Ways to Connect with Your Customers as a Small Business
(Last Updated On: January 17, 2025) Building strong customer connections is not just a strategy; it’s a necessity for businesses looking to thrive in a competitive market. Companies that excel in forming meaningful relationships with their customers often outperform their competitors, gaining loyalty and trust that lasts. If your goal is to sustain and grow […]