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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 8 January, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
S&P 500 ends lower, AI stocks buoy Nasdaq
The S&P 500 ended lower on Wednesday, pulled down by declines in JPMorgan, Blackstone and other financials, while Nvidia and Alphabet lifted the Nasdaq as investors shifted toward AI-related stocks. […]
South Korea launches special audit over Apec summit spending
South Korea’s top business lobby, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), is set to undergo a special government audit following allegations of fund misappropriation and excessive spending linked […]
Food and gold push Indonesia’s inflation to highest level since 2022
Inflation in 2025 reached the highest level in three years, spurred by increasing prices for various food commodities but also for gold, as the precious metal reached record highs in […]
Fuel quotas lifted to stabilise private retail
The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry is increasing the fuel import quota for private retailers for 2026 after the supply shortage that persisted for several months in the latter half […]
Busy year ahead for renewable-energy sector
Renewable-energy (RE) companies are set for a busy year, underpinned by the rollout of multiple utility-scale initiatives, analysts say. Read full story Date: 8 January, 2026 7:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
TM, Time dotCom eye higher dividends
Amid continuing competition in the telecommunications sector this year, there may be scope for higher dividend and even special dividend payouts from both Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) and Time dotCom […]
Once taboo, IPOs for brewers are back on Thai bourse’s agenda
Thailand’s stock exchange may open the door to alcohol beverage listings, long a taboo topic in the predominantly Buddhist country, as it seeks to jump-start share sales in its embattled […]
Inta Bina earnings outlook to remain solid
Building contractor Inta Bina Group Bhd’s earnings outlook for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2026 (FY26) remains solid supported by an outstanding construction order book of RM1.8bil as well […]
Healthy contract flows to back construction industry
Construction stocks are projected to see healthy contract flows this year at the rate of the last two years supported by data centres (DCs), water infrastructure as well as other […]