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Oil prices gain on concerns about supply disruptions in Venezuela, Iran
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose for a second day on Friday, set for their third weekly gain, on uncertainty about the future of supply from Venezuela and as Iranian unrest increases […]
Asian stocks ease, dollar firms ahead of jobs report, ruling on tariffs
SINGAPORE: Asian stocks drifted lower and the dollar stood tall on Friday ahead of a crucial jobs report, while investors girded for a Supreme Court ruling on the legality of […]
MARC Ratings forecasts Malaysia’s economy to expand 4.3% in 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy is forecasted to grow by 4.3 per cent in 2026, supported by continued domestic demand and sustained investment activity, driven by rapid demand for electrical and […]
Ringgit opens lower against firmer US$ ahead of US non-farm payrolls release
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar, weighed by a firmer US Dollar Index (DXY) as global markets position ahead of tonight’s US non-farm payrolls release. Read […]
Bursa Malaysia bounces slightly ahead of US payrolls data
KUALA LUMPUR: Trading on Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain cautious ahead of the weekend release of US employment data that could offer more insight into the country’s economic outlook […]
Brahim’s to expand PIA kitchen this year, eyes rising tourist arrivals
KUALA LUMPUR: Brahim’s Dewina Group of Companies (Brahim’s) plans to expand its in-flight catering kitchen at Penang International Airport (PIA) this year to meet rising demand from Visit Malaysia 2026. […]
Nov 2025, air passenger demand up 5.7% y-o-y – IATA
KUALA LUMPUR: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was up by 5.7 per cent in November 2025 versus the same period a year ago, while total capacity, measured […]
Ford hints at robotaxis with eyes-off-road tech
Ford Motor Co plans to debut technology in two years that will allow drivers to take their eyes off the road, which could lead the automaker into the emerging robotaxi […]
South Korean FDI hits fifth straight record last year at US$36bil
Foreign direct investment or FDI commitments to South Korea hit a fifth consecutive record last year, rising 4.3% to US$36bil, while actual inflows jumped 16.3% to US$17.95bil, the Trade, Industry […]
SUN Energy shifts to integrated power solutions
Solar power developer SUN Energy is expanding its business in 2026 by offering sustainable integrated solutions for the industrial sector to accelerate industrial decarbonisation. Read full story Date: 9 January, […]