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China’s stock bull run falters with earnings set to underwhelm
BEIJING: A worsening earnings picture is darkening the outlook for Chinese equities, leaving investors wary that Lunar New Year holiday spending may not be enough to reignite a rally. Read […]
ECB expands repo lines to global banks
FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank (ECB) is prepared to offer euro liquidity to monetary authorities from around the world, an effort to prevent market tensions and increase global use of […]
The Week Ahead
CPI, Indonesia interest rate, Japan and Thailand GDP Read full story Date: 16 February, 2026 8:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
REITs can get it right
As interest rates in Malaysia have normalised and stabilised, albeit at an “elevated level” following the tightening cycle, listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) are now focusing on capital discipline, […]
Staying the course on reforms
Malaysia’s economy not only grew faster in 2025, but confidence quietly returned – a shift that could matter even more for 2026. Read full story Date: 16 February, 2026 1:00 […]
Biodiesel mandates stir vegoil market
The global vegetable oils (vegoils) market is undergoing structural transformation, marked by reduced palm oil production, shifting trade patterns and growing influence of government-mandated biofuel policies. Read full story Date: […]
No fallout likely from Jakarta
The Indonesian stock market is being plagued by transparency and governance issues, but Malaysia need not fear. Market watchers remain optimistic about the stock market here. Read full story Date: […]
Can solar EPCCs dodge VAT bullet?
China’s decision to abolish export value added tax (VAT) rebates for photovoltaic products from April is, at first glance, a direct earnings headwind for Malaysia’s listed solar engineering, procurement, construction […]
Yap Chun Theng named among 100 most influential young entrepreneurs
KUALA LUMPUR: Yap Chun Theng, executive director of NCT Alliance Bhd, has been named one of The 100 Most Influential Young Entrepreneurs (100 MIYE), in recognition of his leadership and […]
Putting a stop to disappearing parks
As Kuala Lumpur (KL) pursues aggressive urban renewal, a growing unease is settling among its residents. This anxiety stems not from development itself but from the potential loss of public […]