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USD 57.4m power investment opens new route for SME energy savings

By Ifham Nizam A USD 57.4 million investment package is set to reshape the economics of electricity for small and medium-sized businesses, while creating a stronger platform for private investment in rooftop solar and other distributed renewable-energy projects. The financing package—comprising a USD 35 million concessional loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), a EUR […]

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Malaysia’s innovation shortfall stems from a structural phenomenon

Murray Hunter THE core causes of the lack of innovation, such as rent-seeking dominance, policy distortions, institutional weaknesses, cultural barriers, and brain drain, track closely with observable…

  • Structural issues like brain drain and policy distortions cause Malaysia's innovation shortfall.
  • Skilled professionals and founders migrate to more innovative hubs due to better opportunities.
  • Education system focuses on rote learning, discouraging critical thinking and creativity.

·thevibes.com

Japanese Alcohol Makers Tap into U.S. Ready-to-Drink Market

New York, Oct. 8 (Jiji Press)--Japanese alcoholic beverage makers have entered the growing U.S. market for ready-to-drink, or RTD, products, including those known as "can chuhi" in Japan but not…

  • Japanese alcohol makers targeting U.S. RTD market
  • RTD consumption in U.S. grew 14% annually (2015-2025)
  • Hard seltzers popularized RTD trend among consumers

·nippon.com

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