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Philippines declares emergency as energy supplies run short
THE Philippines declared a national energy emergency as the conflict in the Middle East threatens fuel supplies and the country’s economy. Read full story Date: 25 March, 2026 5:15 pm […]
Currencies pause amid uncertainty over US efforts to end Iran war
LONDON/SINGAPORE: Currency markets took a breather on Wednesday, with traders cautious over U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to bring an end to the war with Iran. Read full story Date: […]
UK inflation holds at 3% in February ahead of likely Iran war jump
LONDON: British consumer price inflation held at 3.0% in February, unchanged from January’s rate, official figures showed on Wednesday, ahead of a likely upward lurch as war in the Middle East […]
Asian stocks gain, currencies firm as oil drops on US-Iran ceasefire prospects
Asian equities rose on Wednesday while regional currencies steadied as oil prices tumbled on reports Washington is seeking a month-long ceasefire with Iran, soothing worries about prolonged supply disruptions and […]
Genting Highlands road charge system trial begins April 2
KUALA LUMPUR: Lingkaran Cekap Sdn Bhd (LCSB), the authorised operator of the Genting Highlands road network, will begin a trial run of its road charge system along Jalan Genting Highlands […]
Labubu maker Pop Mart meets 2025 revenue expectations
BEIJING: Pop Mart International Group, the Beijing-based maker of collectible “blind box” toys – including the viral, toothy-grinned Labubu – on Wednesday said its 2025 revenue rose 185% from a […]
More Chinese automakers hit top global sales ranks
CHINESE automakers have overtaken Japanese peers in global sales for the first time in decades. Read full story Date: 25 March, 2026 3:04 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Main market-bound Empire Premium Food aims to raise RM152.6mil from IPO
KUALA LUMPUR: Food and beverage company Empire Premium Food Bhd aims to raise RM152.6 million from its initial public offering (IPO) via a listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia on […]
Asia looks to Covid-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis
COUNTRIES across Asia are weighing up work-from-home policies and stimulus measures enforced during the COVID pandemic, as they scramble to respond to global fuel shortages triggered by the Iran war. […]
Kumpulan Kitacon bags RM99.28mil Cyberjaya construction contract
KUALA LUMPUR: Kumpulan Kitacon Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Kitacon Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM99.28mil construction contract in Cyberjaya, Selangor, from ParkCity Botanika Sdn Bhd. Read full story Date: 25 […]