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Companies across the world, both buyers and sellers, are increasingly turning to the Mergers & Acquisitions market to drive further growth and value creation. Such consolidation often results in significant changes to the internal structure of a company. How will employees respond? What will employers do? What are the benefits of a consolidation for employees? And challenges too, for that matter? 

Nosheen Subdar, Vice-President of Human Resources Europe and Asia of global communications and stakeholder solutions firm Penta shares her perspectives. 

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Global sustainable finance issuance volumes may be starting to see more green shoots in 2024.

In the first half of 2024, issuance of sustainable debt around the world reached $800bn, almost at the same level as that in the first half of 2023 - showing sustained momentum.

Rachel Kelly speaks to Mariam Ashroff, Head of Sustainability Management at LGT Private Bank to get her take on key transition and sustainable finance trends.

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It has been five days since an Indian tourist, was swallowed up by a 8m-deep sinkhole while walking along a street in Kuala Lumpur. Her whereabouts are still unknown as search and rescue operations continue. 

The Straits Times’ Malaysia correspondent, Azril Anuar, provides updates from the ground. 

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In the recent 2024 UK general elections, the Labour Party won by a significant margin securing over 400 seats in the British Parliament, assuming control after 14 years of Conservative rule. Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to turn back the tide on a number of policies set by the Conservatives, so it begs the questions, what does it mean for foreign investors? 

We ask Marc von Grundherr, Director at Benham & Reeves, which is a leading independent residential estate agency, to tell us what it means for property investment and what sort of areas are attractive to buy.

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In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, AI is no longer just a tool for efficiency but rather a catalyst for innovation, transforming how banks in the APAC region operate and compete. 

As a leading platform for Everyday AI, Dataiku plays a crucial role in this transformation by providing a collaborative and scalable platform where banks can enhance customer experience through personalised interactions and predictive analytics, revolutionise risk management, and automate routine tasks to free up resources for strategic initiatives. 

Phil Coady, Chief Revenue Officer, Dataiku, tells us more. 

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The Singapore dollar has advanced to its strongest in almost a decade. Last week, it hit levels against the US dollar that were last seen in 2014.

Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist from IG explains the drivers behind the strong Singdollar and shares technical analysis including tips on Take Profit (T/P) and Stop Loss (S/L) levels. 

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If you frequently drive across to Johor Bahru, you would have heard that from Oct 1, all foreign-registered vehicles entering Johor from Singapore must have a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) to enter. 

As Malaysia prepares to enforce the VEP system, what do you need to know?

The Straits Times’ Senior Correspondent, Lee Nian Tjoe, gives us a closer look at the VEP requirements; from applying for one to installing the RFID sticker tag, and how it may impact your next trip.   

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a significant investment of US$6.2 billion (RM29.2 billion) in Malaysia through 2038. It accompanies the launch of the AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region and offers local businesses, startups, government agencies, educational institutions, and non-profit organisations access to a broad range of AWS cloud services. 

Pete Murray, Country Manager, AWS Malaysia tells us more about this exciting development and if neighbouring countries in the region would stand to gain from its multi-billion investment, the largest investment by an international cloud provider in Malaysia to date.

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Front and Centre in the markets this week was a slew of macro-economic data in various parts of the world, and of course, the much awaited Jackson Hole speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. 

Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist at IG, shares his thoughts, as well as what he is looking forward to in the week ahead. 

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Tada, known for its zero-commission model, is one of five ride-hailing platforms licensed by the Singapore Land Transport Authority.

The Singapore-based ride hailing company launched its services in Thailand in March 2024 and recently announced plans to venture into the Hong Kong market by the end of the year. The company aims to leverage its success in Singapore with its zero-commission model to to spur growth in new markets.

Sean Kim, the CEO of Tada, shares more about the company's entry into Hong Kong, why its committed to promoting driver welfare and the general trends and innovations in the ride-hailing industry. 

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