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Ambition meets reality in rare earths
Malaysia aims to move up the rare earths value chain, but licensing bottlenecks, weak upstream supply and a lack of processing capacity risk stalling that ambition. Read full story Date: […]
UUE Holdings contract wins in Singapore a positive sign for firm
Following two recent contracts it has bagged, UUE Holdings Bhd’s contracts for its current financial year ending Feb 28, 2026 (FY26) stands at RM337mil, which is ahead of analysts’ expectation. […]
L&G charts growth plan
In a bid to reshape its long-term growth profile, Land & General Bhd (L&G) has entered the industrial property development business, with the first phase of its planned industrial park […]
Vantris eyes PN17 exit by FY27
For years, Vantris Energy Bhd chased scale. Read full story Date: 19 February, 2026 6:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Hong Leong Industries full-year dividend set to increase
Hong Leong Industries Bhd (HLIB) may declare a higher dividend of around 30 sen in the second half of the financial year ending June 30, 2026 (2H26), potentially pushing the […]
AI making its presence felt in the global payments industry
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly making its presence felt everywhere and the global payments segment is no exception. Read full story Date: 19 February, 2026 6:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Elliott builds Norwegian cruise stake, alleges overspending on concert
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has built a stake of more than 10% in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd, citing concerns about management and spending on events including a Katy […]
Warner Bros considers Paramount’s proposal
David Ellison is trying to rewrite the ending to the most dramatic story in Hollywood. Read full story Date: 19 February, 2026 5:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
New Zealand holds key rate as economy rebounds
New Zealand’s central bank held interest rates at the lowest level in 3-1/2 years and expects them to remain there for a period while the economy regathers momentum. Read full […]
Australia’s high wage growth reinforces RBA’s inflation challenge
Australia’s annual wage growth remained elevated last quarter, highlighting ongoing labour market tightness and reinforcing the inflation challenge facing the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) after this month’s interest-rate hike. […]