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Petrovietnam launches open tender for offshore Block 17 in South China Sea
HANOI, May 25 — Vietnam’s state energy firm Petrovietnam has invited investors to participate in an open tender for an offshore oil and gas block in the South China Sea, […]
Malaysia maintains strong position in halal industry as Jakim seen as global benchmark, says BMI
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Malaysia’s institutional credibility remains a key competitive advantage in the global halal certification landscape, underpinned by the internationally recognised halal certification system developed by the […]
BPMB, Matrade team up on RM700m BizConnect initiative to lift Malaysian exporters’ global competitiveness
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB) has partnered with Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) to accelerate Malaysia’s export ecosystem and broader economic transformation agenda via […]
Local institutions extend net buying streak to six weeks on Bursa Malaysia, says MBSB
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Local institutions extended their net buying streak on Bursa Malaysia to a sixth consecutive week, recording net inflows of RM572.9 million last week, according to […]
Bursa Malaysia opens lower on muted sentiment, light buying
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, weighed by cautious investor sentiment and subdued buying interest, which offset stronger gains on Wall Street last Friday. At 9.16 […]
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on improved sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, supported by improved market sentiment amid investor optimism over possible progress in negotiations between the United […]
Oil prices fall over 5pc on optimism for Iran deal despite Trump caution
TOKYO, May 25 — Oil prices plunged over five per cent and Asian markets ticked up early today on hopes of a deal to end to the US-Iran war despite […]
Kelantan begins exploring rare earth reserves in Gua Musang with Japanese collaboration
KOTA BHARU, May 24 — The Kelantan state government is exploring the potential of rare earth elements (REE) identified in an area covering approximately 1,400 hectares near Ladang Subong, Gua […]
Malaysia wants fewer imported onions — and this 32-year-old farmer from Negeri Sembilan is stepping up
KUALA PILAH, May 24 — What began as a small experimental project with just 500 polybags has now grown into a serious venture for young farmer Muhammad Nazirullah Mohamad Nazlan, […]
From Meta to SpaceX: How dual-class shares keep founders in control
NEW YORK, May 24 — The dual-class share structure outlined in SpaceX’s IPO filing, which grants CEO Elon Musk outsized control, has revived one of Wall Street’s oldest debates — […]