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OSV operators set to gain as oil firms shift focus from West Asia
KUALA LUMPUR: The decision by oil companies to shift away from West Asia and support offshore crude oil exploration in Southeast Asia could potentially benefit offshore support vessel (OSV) operators. […]
Kim Teck Cheong appoints Mohd Zuki as chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd has appointed Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali as its independent non-executive chairman, succeeding Tun Richard Malanjum, who has resigned from the position. Read […]
Bursa Malaysia reverses early gains to trade lower at midday
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia slipped into the red by midday after a strong start, as broad-based selling dragged 920 counters lower. Read full story Date: 24 March, 2026 1:00 pm […]
Japan’s core inflation slows below BOJ target, complicates rate path
TOKYO: Japan’s core consumer inflation hit 1.6% in February to slide below the central bank’s 2% target for the first time in nearly four years, data showed on Tuesday, complicating […]
Japan’s factory activity growth slows in March, PMI shows
TOKYO: Activity in Japan’s manufacturing sector slowed in March, as orders and output cooled in an early sign of the Middle East conflict’s impact on Japanese businesses, a survey showed […]
Vietnam Airlines plans domestic route cuts due to jet fuel shortage, regulator says
HANOI: Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to cancel 23 flights per week across several domestic routes from April because of looming jet fuel shortages, Vietnam’s aviation authority said. Read full […]
NZ central bank warns prolonged energy shock could force rate hikes
AUCKLAND: The head of New Zealand’s central bank said on Tuesday that monetary policy would look through a temporary spike in energy costs from the conflict in the Middle East […]
Malaysia scam losses rise to RM2.7bil in 2025, spike during festive seasons
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s scam-related losses reached approximately RM2.7 billion in 2025, representing a 76 per cent increase from 2024, with a noticeable spike during festive seasons such as Hari Raya, […]
Foreign investors extend selling streak, record RM168.3mil outflows
KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign investors were net sellers on Bursa Malaysia for a second consecutive week, recording RM168.3 mil in net outflows. Read full story Date: 24 March, 2026 11:00 am […]
LTAT to gradually tap foreign markets to enhance portfolio returns
KUALA LUMPUR: The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) plans to gradually expand its investment footprint overseas as part of efforts to enhance portfolio returns, with a small deployment expected as […]