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Elliott builds Norwegian cruise stake, alleges overspending on concert
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has built a stake of more than 10% in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd, citing concerns about management and spending on events including a Katy […]
Warner Bros considers Paramount’s proposal
David Ellison is trying to rewrite the ending to the most dramatic story in Hollywood. Read full story Date: 19 February, 2026 5:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
New Zealand holds key rate as economy rebounds
New Zealand’s central bank held interest rates at the lowest level in 3-1/2 years and expects them to remain there for a period while the economy regathers momentum. Read full […]
Australia’s high wage growth reinforces RBA’s inflation challenge
Australia’s annual wage growth remained elevated last quarter, highlighting ongoing labour market tightness and reinforcing the inflation challenge facing the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) after this month’s interest-rate hike. […]
EV sales boom in Ethiopia
Bethelhem Eshetie gave up driving her taxi two years ago. The rising cost of petrol and the spare parts needed to keep her old car on the road meant that […]
Lotte Chemical faces uncertain margins, market
The situation for Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Bhd is not looking good. Read full story Date: 19 February, 2026 4:15 am Source: thestar.com.my
Perak Transit remains operationally strong
BIMB Research expects Perak Transit Bhd’s operations to remain relatively stable, supported by resilient demand for value-for-money, last-mile public transport services.In its most recent report, the research house says news […]
SMC unit puts in lowest bid for Meralco deal
A unit of San Miguel Corp might bag a 200MW supply deal with Manila Electric Co (Meralco) after it submitted the lowest offer at a recent bidding. Read full story […]
Japan insurers seek change
A Japanese accounting group is seeking to ease rules on how life insurers book paper losses on government bonds. Read full story Date: 19 February, 2026 4:15 am Source: thestar.com.my
Officials urge caution ahead of US agreement
Days ahead of the expected signing of a bilateral tariff agreement with the United States, analysts have called on the government to tread with caution regarding concessions made, specifically opening […]