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Thinking about iPhone and iPad? Queuing yet can't get the latest products from Apple? Yes. This is the type of companies that the fund is going to invest. Maybe, this fund is attractive to iPhone and iPad addicts, where their gadgets is gaining popularity while setting the new benchmark on smartphone globally. Other than that, Google is expanding globally as you may noticed that it had just open its representative office in Malaysia recently. Let's find out more about the fund. Basically, this is a feeder fund which invests a minimum of 95% of the Fund's NAV into the Henderson Horizon Fund - Global Technology Fund ("Target Fund") and the balance in liquid assets. "Companies in the technology sector now have much healthier balance sheets and strong free cash flow generation. Also, there is a significant pent-up demand from enterprises for technology products. Demographic shifts are taking place which are driving technology adoption" said Mr. Wong Mien, C...

Apple's about to announce the release of their new iPad tomorrow, March 2nd. As we know, the original iPad is one of the fastest selling consumer electronic device, the question is will the Apple and iPad 2 be able to live up to their customers' expectations? We can get an interesting look at this with looking at Apple's stock fluctuations with the news release tomorrow morning. Interested? You can follow the release of the iPad 2 at:  http://live.gizmodo.com/ Reminder - We do have an event on Thursday, March 3rd. It is a wonderful Networking 101 event and it will be very useful for recruitment all year round. We look forward to seeing you there!

Brought to you by "Ernst & Young", the Globalization Index was created to measure the extent to which the 60 largest economies (by GDP) are connecting to the rest of the world. The indicators fall into 5 broad categories: Openness to trade Capital movements Exchange of technology and ideas Labor movements Cultural integration   How did Malaysia fared in 2010? Yes... Malaysia perform better by sitting on the 27th place, one spot ahead of US!!! On top of that, we're globalizing better than BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) countries. Of course, the Index has its method of measurements. Top 10 ranking How did the Index measures? The Index measures " relative " rather than "absolute" globalization. This means that an economy's trade, investment, technology, labor and cultural integration with other economies is measured relative to its GDP rather than by the absolute value of these elements being exchanged. As a result, smaller economies (like...

By Finance Malaysia, Driven by better economy prospects, Malaysia successfully escape recession two years ago, particularly March 2009. Strong GDP growth and numerous government's initiatives is the main reason why local market experiencing a spectacular run-up since then. Today, our KLCI break another record high , by closing at 1551.89 points. So, what is the outlook for Malaysia in 2011? Maybank expects KLCI will hit 1,700 mark in 201 1 KLCI The Malaysia Index will continue to perform in line with the overall economy. More IPO will be issue. More merger & acquisitions activities will be seen. KLCI will be driven by the following factors:- Improving sentiment Follow through momentum from all time high Hot capital inflows Improving liquidity Boost by plantation and oil & gas heavyweights, such as IOI, Sime and PetroChem Preferred sector(s)... Finance sector will continue to do well in line with the economy 2011 will be a "Grammy Awards" show for construction ...

Forget about the old fixed line internet connections anymore. We have the on-the-go broadband services, which provide almost unlimited boundaries for internet lover to surf anytime anywhere. However, you may not know a very unpleasant scenario is happening in Malaysia (at least I found out now). Although I comment about TM's monopoly status in fixed line internet connection previously, I still prefer Streamyx for its unlimited surfing, lower monthly charges, and stable connectivity. Most importantly, more than one people can online at the same time, without extra fees. Whereas, broadband cannot. Don't know #1 Recently, I moved to a new area, and hopes to subscribe for Streamyx (fixed line internet service provided by TM ). However, I was shock to found out that I cannot subscribe for Streamyx , because my area was under Maxis territory . Wow… Sounds like I am living in the battle-field, where Maxis won the game!!! The reason given was that my area's telephone line is b...

After 2 days of suspension and an announcement, Time dotCom (TdC) slides 18% to RM0.63 today. In conjunction with that, TIME - the mother of TdC - also join-in to close down 16% to RM0.435. Actually, what is so bad about the announcement? Prior to the outcome, both counters jump up in anticipating of good news. Anyway, it looks like investors are jumping blindly before this. The announcement by TdC:- Buy Global Transit Communications (GTC) for RM 106 million, the wholesale Internet service and back haul provider Buy Global Transit Ltd (GTL) for RM 105 million, which owns 10% of trans-Pacific submarine cable Buy AIMS Group for RM 128 million, owner of network-neutral data centers in the region Capital repayment of 2 sens-a-share To finance the acquisitions, TdC will pay RM90.9mil cash and the rest in new shares . The deal was expected to enhance TdC's earnings straight away, transforming TdC into a regional telco player, and over-taking other competitors. Why still falls after ...

Last weekend, I went up to Genting for relaxing and escape from the warm weather in KL. Wondering how could Malaysians live in such condition in the next decades, if the temperature going up consistently?   Amazingly, when I turn-on the television, a GREEN  programme was on-screen. Instead of sleeping, I watched the whole documentary about some great ideas or innovations being researched by scientists in US. The programme highlighting 4 green ideas: 1. Green Insulator The insulator is made up with a special liquid gel , which could prevent heat transfer up to 350 degree Celsius. It can be applied in the glass ( transparent ) of any building, to bring the sun light in, without heating the interior. We can expect 20% energy saving from air-conditioner and lightnings. 2. Green Roof We heard of the this idea long time ago, where people planting on the roof. - it could absorb heat from entering the building. - it could release fresher air back to environment just like jungle ...