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Ringgit opens firmer vs US$ on improved sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by improved global sentiment as market participants reacted positively to developments in the oil market. Read full story […]
Wall Street ends higher as traders return to AI stocks
WALL Street ended sharply higher on Monday, fueled by gains in AI-related stocks, with Meta Platforms climbing after a report that it is preparing for sweeping layoffs, while oil prices […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 17 March, 2026 9:09 am Source: thestar.com.my
Singapore’s February exports rise 4.% y-o-y, lower than expected
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports grew by 4.0% in February from a year earlier, government data showed on Tuesday, led by exports of integrated circuits and disk media products, while […]
Petrobras to purchase PETRONAS’ stakes in two offshore fields for US$450mil
SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian state-run firm Petrobras said on Monday it had decided to exercise its right to purchase Malaysian company Petronas’ 50% stake in two offshore fields in […]
Kumpulan H&L High-Tech 1Q profit jumps
PETALING JAYA: Kumpulan H&L High-Tech Bhd posted a higher profit of RM835,000 for the first quarter ended Jan 31, 2026, on the back of stronger revenue of RM7.6mil. Read full […]
Bright prospects for tech
PETALING JAYA: Analysts continue to view the technology sector as a preferred allocation this year, particularly for syariah funds, backed by strengthening fundamentals, solid growth prospects and a favourable sector […]
EcoWorld to leverage on JLG’s landbank in Johor
PETALING JAYA: Analysts view Eco World Development Group Bhd’s (EcoWorld) partnership with JLand Group Sdn Bhd (JLG) to jointly develop three projects in Malaysia and Australia as strategic. Read full […]
Saudis offer oil buyers Red Sea supply option
SINGAPORE: Saudi Arabia is giving long-term oil customers the option of receiving their allocations for April via the Red Sea port of Yanbu as it prepares for lengthy disruptions in […]
Malakoff banks on coal operations and gas-fired power plant potential
PETALING JAYA: The prospects for Malakoff Corp Bhd appear to improve this year as coal operations stabilise and new gas-fired power plant opportunities emerge to strengthen earnings visibility over the […]