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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 19 March, 2026 9:02 am Source: thestar.com.my
Wall St ends sharply lower after Fed holds rates
Wall Street ended sharply lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held US interest rates steady and projected only a single rate cut for the year as officials took stock of […]
Oil rises 5.6% after Iran attacks Gulf energy facilities
Oil prices settled higher on Wednesday and climbed further in extended trade after Iran attacked several energy facilities across the Middle East following a strike on its South Pars gas […]
Strong travel demand lifts US airlines despite fuel price surge
US airlines reported stronger-than-expected spring travel demand, supporting higher fares and revenue growth even as a surge in jet fuel prices linked to the Iran war push operating costs higher. […]
Kumho Tire rolls out premium tyre in global push
South Korean tyre maker Kumho Tire launches the Crugen GT Pro, a premium comfort tyre tailored for sport utility vehicles (SUVs), as part of its push to deepen its foothold […]
SK hynix eyes US listing to unlock AI premium
SK hynix, the world’s second-largest memory chip maker, is stepping up plans to list on the US market via American Depositary Receipts or ADRs, as it looks to close a […]
IFC urges regulatory reform to unlock growth
International Finance Corp (IFC), the World Bank’s private sector arm, has urged Indonesia to prioritise the growth of more productive, high-value businesses through regulatory reforms. Read full story Date: 19 […]
VinFast to resume building US EV plant
VinFast Auto Ltd plans to resume construction at its North Carolina factory this year even as losses in the fourth quarter widened and costs tied to its global expansion continue […]
Hawaii gas bid advances
Hawaii’s long-awaited plans to import natural gas – and burn it to produce electricity – are advancing, with Japan’s largest power-generation company laying out a blueprint for development over the […]
AI disruption sparks software debt sell-off
Investors are offloading software loans in debt vehicles at a discount, in the latest sign of pain in the software industry, which is being upended by artificial intelligence (AI). Read […]