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Airline stocks extend falls as fuel price uncertainty weighs
SYDNEY/HONG KONG: Asian airline shares extended losses on Tuesday as the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran escalated, with carriers closely monitoring fuel price spikes and many seeing a surge […]
Global oil, gas shipping costs surge as Iran vows to close Strait of Hormuz
SINGAPORE: Global oil and gas shipping rates soared, with supertanker costs in the Middle East hitting all-time highs, as the U.S.-Iran conflict intensified after Tehran targeted ships passing through the […]
Asean manufacturing PMI hits records 53.8 in Feb on strong new orders, output – S&P Global
KUALA LUMPUR: The ASEAN Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) hit a record high of 53.8 in February 2026, up from 52.8 in January 2026, driven by a record improvement in […]
Stocks rebound after resilient Wall St performance
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia rebounded on Tuesday after sharp losses in the previous session due to anxieties over armed conflict in the Middle East. Read full story Date: 3 March, […]
Ringgit edges higher vs greenback as risk-off mood persists
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, even as risk-off sentiment prevailed amid the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East. Read full story […]
Malaysia’s exposure to US-Iran conflict moderate, manageable – economist
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has a moderate exposure to the ongoing United States-Iran conflict, and the situation is manageable from a macroeconomic standpoint, supported in part by its position as a […]
Vietnam private banks aim to spur growth
HANOI: Vietnam’s central bank is tightening the reins on credit growth this year, but several dynamic private lenders are still setting ambitious lending targets, signalling a sharply differentiated outlook across […]
Wall Street ends narrowly mixed, trading volatile after air strikes on Iran
U.S. stocks finished steady on Monday, clawing back early losses during a volatile session after U.S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran roiled global markets. Read full story Date: 3 […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 3 March, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Oil prices may climb towards US$90-100 on Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura disruption, analysts say
KUALA LUMPUR: Crude oil prices may head towards the US$90-100 per barrel level following the disruption at Saudi Arabian state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura plant, analysts say. Read […]