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Bursa Malaysia declines as energy crisis continues
KUALA LUMPUR: It is set to be another negative day on Bursa Malaysia with few positives to alleviate investor anxiety over the Iran war. Read full story Date: 13 March, […]
Ringgit opens easier against US$, firmer against majors
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against a basket of major currencies but weakened against the US dollar on Friday, as escalating tensions in West Asia dampened risk appetite, an […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 13 March, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Morgan Stanley limits private credit redemptions
Wall Street banking giant Morgan Stanley has limited redemptions at one of its private credit funds after investors sought to withdraw almost 11% of shares outstanding, a regulatory filing shows. […]
Billions in IPOs yet SPACs take few firms public
After a flurry of initial public offerings (IPOs) that raised US$11.7bil this year, a new crop of blank-cheque firms are joining a long queue: all the other vehicles waiting for […]
LG Energy, Samsung SDI flex patent muscle
South Korea’s two leading battery makers – LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI – highlighted their patent strength at InterBattery 2026, signalling an intensifying race to secure next-generation battery technologies […]
OJK projects MSME loans to expand 9%
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has projected micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) credit to grow between 7% and 9% year-on-year this year, following a moderation at the start of […]
Fitch cuts outlook on Indonesian banks
Fitch Ratings has changed the outlook on several large Indonesian banks to “negative” while affirming their current ratings, following its recent downward revision of the country’s sovereign rating outlook. Read […]
Maersk redistributes fuel to ensure supplies for its vessels
Container shipping group Maersk says it is redistributing fuel to ensure supplies for its vessels as the Iran war disrupts the flow and storage of maritime fuel in the Middle […]
IEA plans record reserve release to tame oil spike
The International Energy Agency (IEA) agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil, the largest such move in its history, to try to rein in crude prices that have soared […]