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Bank Negara keeps OPR unchanged at 2.75%
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia has kept the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75%, as widely expected. Read full story Date: 5 March, 2026 4:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
South Korean stocks close up 9.63%, rebounding from worst-ever crash
SEOUL: South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index closed up 9.63% after surging as much as 12.2% on Thursday, swiftly erasing most of its worst-ever daily drop from a day earlier, buoyed […]
TPG is said to consider sale or IPO of Asia OneHealthcare
TPG Inc. is considering options for Asia OneHealthcare Sdn., including a sale or initial public offering, amid increasing deal activity for private equity-owned assets, according to people familiar with the […]
China sets 2026 economic growth target at 4.5-5%
CHINA is aiming for a GDP growth rate of at least 4.5 to 5 percent in 2026, according to a government work report that was submitted Thursday to the country’s […]
Matrade takes mitigation steps to safeguard Malaysian exports amid West Asia conflicts
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is taking proactive steps to cushion the impact of escalating geopolitical conflicts in West Asia, by activating a comprehensive mitigation framework […]
Bursa Malaysia joins global recovery as war fears subside
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia joined a rebound in global stock markets as traders were spurred to pick up bargains amid improved sentiment over the Middle East conflict. Read full story […]
Sunview unit bags RM289.71mil contract for solar PV plant in Bintulu
KUALA LUMPUR: Sunview Bhd said its wholly-owned subsidiary Fabulous Sunview Sdn Bhd has secured a contract from Malakoff Evergreen Sdn Bhd for the proposed development of a solar photovoltaic power […]
Oil leaps 3% on supply concerns as Iran conflict widens
TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices surged more than 3% on Thursday, extending a rally as the escalating U.S.-Israeli war with Iran raised fears of prolonged disruptions to vital Middle East oil and […]
Penang Port Commission, Huawei to explore digital transformation of Penang Port
KUALA LUMPUR: The Penang Port Comission will explore a collaboration with Huawei Technologies to jointly advance the digital transformation of Penang Port. Read full story Date: 5 March, 2026 11:00 […]
Relief rebound in KLCI, Asian markets amid hopes of Middle East de-escalation
KUALA LUMPUR: The latest developments in the Middle East offered some relief to investors, who are expected to tread lightly amid the heightened uncertainty. Read full story Date: 5 March, […]