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Asia rallies as Japan shares surge to record peak
SYDNEY: Asian markets leapt higher on Monday as a resounding win for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi whetted appetites for more reflationary policies, while there was widespread investor relief at […]
FBM KLCI tracks strong Wall Street recovery
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI rose strongly on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s Friday bounce as fears over AI’s disruptive impact on the tech sector eased. Read full story Date: 9 […]
Overcapacity a concern for rubber glove sector
PETALING JAYA: The rubber glove sector is unlikely to see meaningful recovery despite improving utilisation rates, as persistent overcapacity and pricing pressure continue to weigh on the industry, says BIMB […]
Capital A eyes HK listing, subsidiary spin-offs
PETALING JAYA: Maybank Investment Bank Research (Maybank IB) has maintained a “buy” call on Capital A Bhd, citing its various corporate exercises. Read full story Date: 9 February, 2026 9:00 […]
Malaysia to remain reliable palm oil supplier to India
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to remain a reliable supplier of sustainable palm oil to India. Read full story Date: 9 February, 2026 9:00 […]
Yen slide deepens as Takaichi triumph in Japan election paves the way for more stimulus
SINGAPORE: The yen extended a string of recent losses in early Asian trading on Monday after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi swept to victory in Sunday’s election, easing the path […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Group Holdings Bhd has deployed more than RM4.2bn within the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone to support customers and society through cross-border growth and SME expansion. Read full […]
Toyota Motor appoints CFO Kenta Kon as new CEO
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp appointed a lieutenant of Akio Toyoda as chief executive officer (CEO) in a surprise leadership reshuffle that signals the automotive scion’s tightening control over his business […]
Interim framework brings US, India closer to broader trade deal
WASHINGTON: The United States and India moved closer to a trade pact, releasing an interim framework that would lower tariffs, reshape energy ties and deepen economic cooperation as both countries […]
China’s international standards conversion at 88.9%
BEIJING: China’s market regulator said it accelerated efforts last year to align domestic rules with international standards, further energise business entities and promote fair competition, as part of a broader […]