Micron appoints Durcan CEO after Appleton's death SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Memory chipmaker Micron Technology's board appointed company veteran Mark Durcan as chief executive a day after longtime Chairman and CEO Steve Appleton was killed in a plane crash.
Mexico sending delegation to Brazil to save auto trade deal MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico is sending a delegation to Brazil next week in an effort to save a free trade deal on automobiles as Latin America's biggest economy steps up protection of its manufacturing sector.
IMF's Lagarde praises Saudi role, no word on aid JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund managing director Christine Lagarde praised Saudi Arabia's role in stabilising the global economy during a visit to Riyadh on Saturday, but there was no word on the possibility of a fresh Saudi contribution to the IMF's resources.
Samy Vellu: M'sian consortium to build RM6.6bil bridge in Bangladesh KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian consortium will be set up to undertake the RM6.6bil Padma multi-purpose bridge project in Bangladesh after both nations sign a government-to-government memorandum-of-understanding (MOU) by the end of this month.
Gold prices rally seen KUALA LUMPUR: Gold prices are expected to rally this year with an average forecast of US$1,975 per ounce, serving as a good hedge against global uncertain environment.
F&N Q1 profit falls sharply on loss of Coca-Cola business, Thai floods PETALING JAYA:Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd?s (F&N) net profit for its first quarter ended Dec 31, 2011 plunged 61% to RM41.75mil from RM107.08mil in the previous corresponding period, mainly due to the loss of the Coca-Cola business and operating losses arising from the Thailand floods last year.
Muhibbah may see positive change in APH deal PETALING JAYA: Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd might see a positive change in fortunes after the Asia Petroleum Hub (APH) saga took a positive turn with CIMB Bank-led restructuring is reportedly in the works.
Eye on stock EVERGREEN Fibreboard Bhd hit an intra-day high of RM1.11 in early deals, the best level in almost six months before reversing to close marginally easier, shedding one sen to RM1.08 owing to profit-taking activity yesterday.
MRT Co speeding up the award of contracts THE Klang Valley My Rapid Transit (KVMRT), the country?s largest infrastructure project, is already gaining traction with the recent award of the two big packages worth RM1.74bil.
Construction sector to gain more The kickoff of the country?s largest infrastructure project ? the Klang Valley My Rapid Transit (KVMRT) ? could spark re-ratings across several sectors starting with the construction sector which is the direct beneficiary.
Locations of two more mass rapid transit lines identified UNDER the Greater KL/ Klang Valley Land Public Transport Master Plan draft, the Government has generally identified the locations of the other two mass rapid transit (MRT2) lines.
Labour of love Out of love for legal literature, Datuk Seri Visu Sinnadurai has come up with a book that showcases speeches by some of the world?s most prominent figures in the law fraternity.
ABC workshop on co-existence of traditional and digital media THE 15th instalment of the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) Media Workshop 2012 in Bandung, Indonesia next month will address the perennial question whether the rise of digital media is providing traditional media with opportunities to survive and prosper.
Brands need to react fast to remain competitive MARKETING communications firm Y&R Malaysia will be relying on its ?Box of Tricks? to stay ahead of the competition and to weather the challengesthis year.
New Hoong Fatt looks to strengthen regional presence AUTOMOTIVE replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, New Hoong Fatt Holdings Bhd (NHF), intends to capitalise on the growth opportunities within Asean to boost its business prospects.
Urgent need for framework on gas importation TIME is running out for Tenaga Nasional Bhd and its major stakeholders in coming up with a framework for the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Banking on nature attractions Sentoria building on its Bukit Gambang success with safari park and residential projects
CSL plans to file IPO on Bursa Malaysia by this month MAKING stationery products might not be the the most exciting business out there but it does not mean there is no money to be made from it. Case in point is China Stationery Ltd (CSL), which is headed for the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.
India?s move to withdraw cellular licences won?t hurt Axiata PETALING JAYA: India?s move to revoke 122 cellular licences will have a minimal impact on Axiata Group Bhd, which has a stake in Idea Cellular Ltd, because earnings contribution from Idea is still small, analysts said.
Tan: How I made money from Facebook PETALING JAYA: For a man who does not have a Facebook account, Tan Sri Vincent Tan surely knows the value of the Internet giant.
A conscientious budget Andrew Sheng discusses Hong Kong?s recent budget and why it is the envy of many but also wonders about the role Hong Kong will play in global economic transformations.
