Business Today Malaysia Magazine - December 2020

In this issue

2020 The Year of review: Hows a pandemic sparked a revolution

A RAY OF LIGHT IN 2021...?

No one would have thought that the economy this year is going to be in recession although I have been toying with such an idea since 2018. Back then, the yield curve inversion in the US Treasury markets really caught my attention.

3 mins

EXIM BANK CONTINUES TO BE PREFERRED TRADE FINANCIER FOR GLOBAL BUSINESSES

Despite the challenging Covid-19 situation and decline in oil prices, Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad (EXIM Bank) continues to be the preferred trade financier and advisor of global businesses, as it finds ways to lend its support to Malaysian businesses by financing their cross-border projects.

3 mins

LEVERAGE INTERNET PENETRATION TO EXPAND E-COMMERCE MARKET

Sofea Azahar is Research Analyst at EMIR Research, a think tank focused on strategic policy recommendations based on rigorous research.

3 mins

THE YEAR IN REVIEW 2020

In an unprecedented year, businesses faced both struggles and opportunities in the midst of a pandemic. With more focus on digitalisation, the business community have found themselves in a shift that is changing the way Malaysian consumers behave with technology, requiring a more seamless and effective experience.

9 mins

MAKING THE RIGHT PIVOT TO ADAPT TO CHANGING TIMES

The arrival of the pandemic has disrupted industries both globally and nationwide. Much like its peers, the property industry was left to face an unprecedented number of shifts and along with the shifts, came the impact as well.

4 mins

MAKING THE SUSTAINABLE CHOICE FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Sustainability has been at the forefront of business discussions in recent years, making it an unavoidable topic that every business needs to be aware of as we preserve our world for future generations in everything we do for our people, planet and community.

9 mins

Mental Health And The Effects On The Economy

Jamari Mohtar and Tam Mei Si are part of the research team of EMIR Research, an independent think tank focused on strategic policy recommendations based on rigorous research.

4 mins

DRIVING DIGITAL RECOVERY THROUGH SMES

BusinessToday speaks to Facebook Malaysia’s Country Director, Nicole Tan on the importance of SMEs leveraging digital tools to expand their offerings and why platforms like Facebook hold the responsibility in helping the community

4 mins

OFFERING USERS A SMOOTHER DRIVE

As a car enthusiast, Gim Teck Yew is constantly looking into changing and with newer models entering the market more often, he found selling his old cars a hassle.

3 mins

E-PEDAGOGY: STIMULATING THE PHYSICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE USING EDTECH

Schools across the Asia Pacific were caught off guard and unprepared when the Covid-19 pandemic hit.

4 mins

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Business Today Malaysia Magazine Description:

A premier English monthly business magazine, Business Today has grown in leaps and bounds since its inception in May 2001. Today, it is instantly recognised all over Malaysia as the definitive business magazine that brings the business community closer and exposes them to the global competitive edge.

Business Today also hears and caters to the increasingly important issues, initiatives and incentives provided to the SME and SMB industries in order for Malaysia to rise to become a high income nation.

Business Today readers will find key trends in economic, financial and business developments which impact the business ecosystem in Malaysia.

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