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Challenges likely for PetChem on oversupply
PETALING JAYA: The operating landscape this year for the petrochemicals industry is likely to remain challenging, says PETRONAS Chemicals Group Bhd (PetChem). Read full story Date: 24 March, 2026 7:02 […]
Inflation risk on higher energy prices
PETALING JAYA: Elevated energy prices triggered by the war in the Middle East may fuel inflation and cloud Malaysia’s trade outlook, although the country is a net energy exporter. Read […]
Countries tripping over US tariffs
ON March 11, the United States initiated investigations regarding the acts, policies, and practices of 16 economies under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974. Read full story Date: […]
Higher project flows forecast for Muhibbah
PETALING JAYA: Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd may see higher project flows for its key divisions of construction, cranes and shipyards in light of rising crude oil prices. Read full story […]
Labour market steady for now
PETALING JAYA: The ongoing conflict within the Middle East is not expected to have any immediate repercussions on the local labour market, say economists. Read full story Date: 24 March, […]
Brazil’s Bolsonaro discharged from ICU, local media says
SAO PAULO, March 23 (Reuters) – Brazil’s hospitalized former President Jair Bolsonaro has been discharged from the intensive care unit, local media reported on Monday, citing his doctor. Read full […]
Economic Watch: From oil shocks to grocery bills, Europe feels pinch of Mideast tensions
BRUSSELS, March 23 (Xinhua) — After years of sluggish growth, Europe entered 2026 hoping for a turnaround. But escalating tensions in the Middle East have sent oil and gas prices […]
US, Ukraine to meet on reconstruction fund, eye first investment project
WASHINGTON, March 23 (Reuters) – Senior U.S. officials traveled to Kyiv this week for a meeting of the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, with both sides hoping to move forward soon […]
North Korea’s Kim pushes new five-year economic plan, nuclear deterrent at parliament session
SEOUL, March 24 (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told the country’s legislature that his government would push ahead with a new five-year economic plan while expanding a […]
Sweden announces fuel tax cuts, power support amid Mideast conflict
HELSINKI, March 23 (Xinhua) — The Swedish government on Monday announced a 4.7-billion-krona (about 500 million U.S. dollars) relief package to help households cope with economic turbulence linked to the […]