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Advance estimate puts Malaysia’s 4Q GDP at 5.7%
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy is projected to have grown 5.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the advance estimate issued by the National Statistics Department ahead of the […]
Applications open for Jelawang Capital’s next Emerging Fund Managers’ programme
KUALA LUMPUR: Khazanah Nasional Bhd and its subsidiary, Jelawang Capital, have announced the opening of applications for the second cohort of the Emerging Fund Managers’ Programme (EMP). Read full story […]
Asia shares near record high on AI optimism, dollar up on receding Fed cut bets
SINGAPORE: Asian stocks advanced on Friday as the artificial intelligence boom regained momentum, while the dollar held near a six-week high after upbeat U.S. economic data left traders trimming bets […]
Oil flat as chances of US strike on Iran recedes
PERTH: Oil prices were flat on Friday with both Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate moving only a few cents from their closing prices after the likelihood of a U.S. […]
Bursa Malaysia buoyed by improved investor appetite
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia’s rally is alive and well after better-than-expected earnings from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and major US banks helped to boost investor appetite for equities. Read full […]
PNB offers US$300mil secured exchangeable sukuk to strengthen portfolio diversification
KUALA LUMPUR: Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has launched a US$300 million secured exchangeable sukuk in line with its ongoing commitment to enhance portfolio resilience and deliver sustainable, long-term returns for […]
Singapore’s December exports rise 6.1% y-o-y, weaker than expected
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports rose by 6.1% in December from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday, led primarily by non-monetary gold and supported by electronic products such […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 16 January, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
IMF’s growth forecasts to show resilience to global trade shocks, Georgieva says
KYIV: The International Monetary Fund’s latest economic forecasts due next week will show the global economy’s continued resilience to trade shocks and “fairly strong” growth, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva […]
Oil settles down as Trump comments ease Iranian supply concerns
Oil prices settled down around 4% on Thursday ending a five-day streak of gains after US President Donald Trump said the crackdown on protesters in Iran was easing, allaying concerns over […]