Commuter train derails near Barcelona, 15 injured – police
BARCELONA, Jan 20 (Reuters) – A commuter train derailed on Tuesday after a containment wall fell on the track near the Spanish city of Barcelona, injuring 15 people, emergency authorities
Int’l reports highlight growth in Chinese brand value, soft power
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) — Brand Finance, a London-based brand valuation consultancy, on Tuesday released two reports in Davos, Switzerland, highly praising the global value of Chinese brands and
Total vehicles sold in 2025 surprises on the upside
The total industry volume (TIV) for the Malaysian automotive market last year grew a further 0.5% over 2024 to 820,752 vehicles, which is another record high for the local automotive
Sarawak Oil Palms eyes higher dividends amid strong earnings
Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd is targeting higher dividend payouts once its net cash position exceeds RM1.5bil following strong earnings, according to RHB Research. Read full story Date: 21 January, 2026
CGC strengthens board with two independent director appointments
Credit Guarantee Corp Malaysia Bhd (CGC) has appointed Zaida Khalida Shaari and Rohan Krishnalingam as its new independent non-executive directors, effective Jan 1 and Jan 20, 2026, respectively. Read full
AAX transforms into major regional airline
AirAsia X Bhd’s (AAX) acquisition of Capital A Bhd’s aviation business has transformed AAX from a niche medium to long-haul operator into one of South-East Asia’s largest airline groups, with
SBS Nexus slips one sen in ACE Market debut
Branding and marketing firm SBS Nexus Bhd made a flat debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia yesterday at its initial public offering (IPO) price of 25 sen per
State Department approves potential sale of aircraft, torpedoes to Singapore for $2.3 billion, Pentagon says
Jan 20 (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft and lightweight torpedoes and related equipment to Singapore in a deal
PJBumi buys drilling rigs for RM162mil
PJBumi Bhd has acquired five sets of drilling rigs from China-based Gaoyou Hao Xiang Petroleum Machinery Co Ltd for RM161.64mil. Read full story Date: 21 January, 2026 4:15 am Source:
