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From chip tools to chipmaker: Mi Technovation moves up the value chain
Mi Technovation, a leader in die-sorting equipment and solder ball materials, is transforming into a diversified semiconductor technology group across four pillars: equipment, materials, semiconductor devices (SiC MOSFETs) and electric powertrains. Its Accurus...
FAR Capital makes ‘impossible’ rental returns
FAR Capital argues positive cashflow from property is achievable with the right strategy, despite widespread scepticism. The firm says 2026’s rising rental demand—driven by economic uncertainty and low new supply—has pushed rents up, but many landlords still lose...
UK housing market downturn eased a little in June
Britain’s housing market showed slight easing in its downturn but remains fragile and uncertain, RICS reported. Key points: headline house price balance stayed around -33% (May revised to -34%); new buyer enquiries improved to -29% (best since February); near-term...
降息重定价遇存款大战 银行业高息内卷至明年首季
核心现况：降息未能阻止存款“内卷战”高息定存大战延续： 尽管马来西亚国家银行（国行）已于去年7月将隔夜政策利率（OPR）从3.00%下调至2.75%，但各大银行为了争夺客户资金，定期存款（FD）的高息竞争在今年下半年（2H26）依然白热化，预计这场“抢钱大战”将至少延续至2027年首季。 行业评级下调： 丰隆投资银行研究（HLIB Research）发布《2026年下半年银行业展望报告》，因缺乏强劲催化剂及外资流出，将大马银行业评级从“增持”下调至“中性”。 竞争白热化的原因与银行困境资金防御升级：...
工业园是国家竞争底座 大马须走出纯卖地时代
近年来，工业地产从城市边缘回到产业核心，成为数字经济和AI落地的实物基础。半导体、数据中心、电商仓储、云服务和智能城市等都需要工业园、数据设施与物流网络支撑。马来西亚要在数字经济竞争中取胜，不只是建更多厂房，而是要打造具备数字能力、能源韧性和完整产业生态的现代化工业基础设施。 要点：...
Resorts World Genting and Agoda StrengthenStrategic Collaboration
Resorts World Genting (RWG) and Agoda signed an MoU to strengthen digital connectivity, tourism marketing and travel innovation. They completed a direct API integration between Genting Malaysia Berhad and Agoda, enabling real-time access to hotel inventory,...