Business costs

Restaurant groups are looking to Malaysia for cheaper space and a longer runway, but operators say lower costs do not make it any easier to crack

About 61% also want better access to low-interest working-capital loans

Parliament will discuss the committee’s efforts in more detail when it sits April 7

Worsening Middle East conflict and recurrent labour shortages are driving up materials, fuel and crane operator costs

The onboarding will be carried out progressively, prioritising smaller businesses

RAKUTEN Group is expanding its AI team under the stewardship of a Google veteran and building models with a focus on cost efficiency.

THE UK government dropped a key measure from its flagship workers’ rights package in a bid to quell concerns of businesses who had warned the legislation would damage growth and employment.

While more businesses expect revenue growth this year compared with last year, those expecting declines also rose

Innovation, having a niche, and even looking overseas for inspiration, could be ways to survive