From Hollywood to Guangzhou: The Robot Future We Imagined Is Finally Here
They once lived only in our imagination, walking, talking, and sometimes rebelling on screen. From the loyal assistants in I, Robot to the hauntingly human Ava in Ex…
Author: Katherine (Kay)
Kay like to explores the intersection of money, power, and the curious humans behind them. With a flair for storytelling and a soft spot for market drama, she brings a fresh and sharp voice to Southeast Asia’s business scene.
Her work blends analysis with narrative, turning headlines into human stories that cut through the noise. Whether unpacking boardroom maneuvers, policy shifts, or the personalities shaping regional markets, Kay offers readers a perspective that is both insightful and relatable — always with a touch of wit.
Fed Turns to AI, Private Data and Surveys to Track Economy Amid U.S. Data Shutdowns
WASHINGTON, 7 November 2025 — With official U.S. government data sources frozen amid the prolonged federal shutdown, the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) has turned to private data providers,…
IKEA Profit Drops 26% to €1.7 Billion as U.S. Tariffs Inflate Costs
LONDON, 7 November 2025 — Inter IKEA Group, the Swedish parent company that owns the IKEA brand and supplies products to its stores globally, reported a 26% decline…
Elon Musk’s Record $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Plan Wins Shareholder Approval
SAN FRANCISCO, 7 November 2025 — Shareholders of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) have approved the largest corporate pay package in history for CEO Elon Musk, cementing investor confidence…
Wall Street Futures Dip as Valuation Fears and Economic Uncertainty Rattle Markets
WASHINGTON, 7 November 2025 — U.S. stock futures edged lower on Friday, rounding off a turbulent week for Wall Street as concerns over lofty technology valuations, economic uncertainty,…
CUCKOO Malaysia Expands Omni-Channel Strategy with First Cash-and-Carry Brandshop at IOI Mall Damansara
KUALA LUMPUR, 7 November 2025 — CUCKOO International (MAL) Berhad (KLSE:CKI) has opened its first-ever Cash-and-Carry CUCKOO Brandshop at IOI Mall Damansara, marking a significant milestone in its…
IJM Corporation Denies Merger Talks with Sunway, Says No Proposal Received
KUALA LUMPUR, 7 November 2025 — IJM Corporation Bhd (KLSE:IJM) has clarified that it is not aware of any potential merger proposal with Sunway Bhd (KLSE:SUNWAY), following local…
Maybank Renews Partnership with Cambodia’s Securities Regulator to Advance Capital Market Development
KUALA LUMPUR, 7 November 2025 — Maybank International Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (MIH), part of the Maybank Investment Banking Group (Maybank IBG), has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
Behind Malaysia’s EV Hype: The 3 Truths Your Dealer Won’t Tell You
The surge of electric vehicles on Malaysian roads feels like a revolution. From shopping-mall chargers to billboards promising a “cleaner drive,” it seems the future has arrived. Between…
Bank Negara Maintains OPR at 2.75% as Growth and Inflation Stay Balanced
KUALA LUMPUR, 5 November 2025 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75%, in line with expectations from all 22…