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Hiap Teck 2Q profit triples on JV boost amid challenging steel market
KUALA LUMPUR: Hiap Teck Venture Bhd said it will continue to focus on operational efficiency, prudent cost management and disciplined trading, while leveraging its diversified business segments to sustain performance […]
Bursa Malaysia rises as Iran ceasefire hopes lift sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Wednesday as Iran ceasefire optimism lifted risk appetite and raised hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East crisis. Read full story Date: 25 […]
MN Holdings secures RM245mil CLS contracts for data centres
PETALING JAYA: MN Holdings Bhd has secured two contracts valued at RM125.40mil and RM120mil respectively, bringing the total combined contract value to RM245.40mil, for the construction of two separate consumer […]
Philippines declares emergency as energy supplies run short
THE Philippines declared a national energy emergency as the conflict in the Middle East threatens fuel supplies and the country’s economy. Read full story Date: 25 March, 2026 5:15 pm […]
Currencies pause amid uncertainty over US efforts to end Iran war
LONDON/SINGAPORE: Currency markets took a breather on Wednesday, with traders cautious over U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to bring an end to the war with Iran. Read full story Date: […]
UK inflation holds at 3% in February ahead of likely Iran war jump
LONDON: British consumer price inflation held at 3.0% in February, unchanged from January’s rate, official figures showed on Wednesday, ahead of a likely upward lurch as war in the Middle East […]
Genting Highlands road charge system trial begins April 2
KUALA LUMPUR: Lingkaran Cekap Sdn Bhd (LCSB), the authorised operator of the Genting Highlands road network, will begin a trial run of its road charge system along Jalan Genting Highlands […]
Asian stocks gain, currencies firm as oil drops on US-Iran ceasefire prospects
Asian equities rose on Wednesday while regional currencies steadied as oil prices tumbled on reports Washington is seeking a month-long ceasefire with Iran, soothing worries about prolonged supply disruptions and […]
Labubu maker Pop Mart meets 2025 revenue expectations
BEIJING: Pop Mart International Group, the Beijing-based maker of collectible “blind box” toys – including the viral, toothy-grinned Labubu – on Wednesday said its 2025 revenue rose 185% from a […]
More Chinese automakers hit top global sales ranks
CHINESE automakers have overtaken Japanese peers in global sales for the first time in decades. Read full story Date: 25 March, 2026 3:04 pm Source: thestar.com.my