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Indonesia scraps plan to introduce B50 biodiesel this year, will raise palm oil export levy
JAKARTA: Indonesia has scrapped plans for a mandatory B50 grade of palm oil-based diesel this year and will stick with B40 owing to technical and funding concerns, government officials said […]
Ninja Van Malaysia projects 5-10% growth in domestic parcel volumes in 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Ninja Van Malaysia projects a five to 10 per cent growth in domestic parcel volumes in 2026 compared with 2025, supported by continued growth in online purchasing. Read full story […]
Guan Huat Seng Holdings IPO oversubscribed by 4.78 times
KUALA LUMPUR: Melaka-based food products and manufacturer Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO), ahead of its ACE Market listing on Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd, was oversubscribed by […]
Trump tariffs in focus ahead of key US court decision
KUALA LUMPUR: Countries across the globe, including Malaysia, await the US Supreme Court ruling later today on the reciprocal tariff imposed by President Donald Trump. Read full story Date: 14 […]
Maybank GWM financial assets hit RM565bil on Islamic wealth strong momentum
KUALA LUMPUR: Maybank Group Wealth Management’s (GWM) total financial assets exceeded RM565 billion as of September 2025, underpinned by strong momentum in Islamic wealth management. Read full story Date: 14 January, 2026 […]
Trilateral links will boost growth
HONG KONG venture capitalist Andre Kwok shuttles between the Chinese territory and member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as well as the Gulf Cooperation Council at least […]
China’s 2025 copper imports lowest since 2020 amid major price rally
CHINA’s unwrought copper imports in 2025 fell to the lowest level since 2020, China’s customs data showed on Wednesday, as high prices weighed on demand. Read full story Date: 14 […]
Asian stocks rise; FX lack direction on steady dollar, Fed rate-cut bets
Read full story Date: 14 January, 2026 3:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Oil prices pause gains as Venezuela shipments resume but Iran concerns loom
TOKYO: Oil prices paused their run of gains on Wednesday, slipping after four days of increases, as Venezuela resumed exports, but fears of Iranian supply disruptions following deadly civil unrest […]
Strong growth for Malaysia’s Islamic banking sector – S&P Global Ratings
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Islamic financing will account for nearly half of the banking sector’s total financing by 2030 versus 42 per cent as of the end of 2024, S&P Global […]