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Malaysia’s next big byte
Malaysia is accelerating its push into artificial intelligence (AI), backed by new national initiatives, talent development programmes and increased public-sector adoption. Read full story Date: 3 December, 2025 9:01 am […]
Trading ideas: CelcomDigi, Maxis, Genting Malaysia, Privasia, Coastal Contracts, Steel Hawk, AWC, Cahya Maya, Farlim, Deleum
PETALING JAYA: Stocks to watch on Wednesday include CelcomDigi Bhd, Maxis Bhd, YTL Power International Bhd, Genting Malaysia Bhd, Privasia Technology Bhd, Coastal Contracts Bhd, Steel Hawk Bhd, AWC Bhd, […]
AI bond deluge forces some to seek MBS shelter
Money managers, including Columbia Threadneedle, are looking closely at US mortgage backed securities (MBS) as a place to hide from high valuations in US corporate bonds and a wave of […]
Gunvor’s departing founder chooses an all-American successor
Torbjorn Tornqvist spent three decades building Gunvor Group into one of the world’s largest energy traders – from early days exporting fuel from post-Soviet Russia, to today’s sprawling global business […]
US holiday shoppers in online spending spree
US consumers shrugged off worries about the economy after their Thanksgiving dinners and went on a US$23.6bil three-day online shopping frenzy that exceeded analyst expectations, kicking off the holiday season. […]
Kiwi central bank head says low inflation remains the key mandate
New Zealand’s new central bank governor says the bank’s top priority would remain keeping inflation low and stable while supporting economic growth, as she pledges greater transparency around the bank’s […]
Ukraine to replace growth warrants with bonds
Ukraine has started a process to exchange securities linked to economic growth into bonds as it seeks to restructure the terms of US$3.2bil in debt after another round of talks […]
‘Zootopia 2’ gives Disney a box office win
Walt Disney Co’s Zootopia 2, an animated feature about a rabbit cop and her crime-fighting partner, brought in US$156mil at the US and Canadian box office over the Thanksgiving weekend, […]
Bio-energy to lift BM Greentech 2H26 earnings
Maybank Investment Bank Research (Maybank IB) is bullish on BM Greentech Bhd’s earnings for the second half of financial year 2026 (2H26) underpinned by its bio-energy and water treatment segments. […]
Upbeat prospects for banks next year
Maybank Investment Bank Research (Maybank IB) has upgraded its banking sector rating to “positive” as it foresees 2026 to be an operationally more conducive year. Read full story Date: 3 […]