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Morgan Stanley limits private credit redemptions
Wall Street banking giant Morgan Stanley has limited redemptions at one of its private credit funds after investors sought to withdraw almost 11% of shares outstanding, a regulatory filing shows. […]
Billions in IPOs yet SPACs take few firms public
After a flurry of initial public offerings (IPOs) that raised US$11.7bil this year, a new crop of blank-cheque firms are joining a long queue: all the other vehicles waiting for […]
LG Energy, Samsung SDI flex patent muscle
South Korea’s two leading battery makers – LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI – highlighted their patent strength at InterBattery 2026, signalling an intensifying race to secure next-generation battery technologies […]
Keep retirement at 60 or stay if needed, says MEF
PETALING JAYA: The current retirement age of 60 should be maintained while also allowing certain industries the space to decide whether they would need to retain their workforce past retirement, […]
Tourism strategy shift amid Mideast conflict
KUALA LUMPUR: Parts of Europe, Asia and Asean countries will be among the areas the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry is focusing on to ensure Visit Malaysia 2026 proceeds smoothly, […]
Raya prep in full swing
IPOH: With Hari Raya Aidilfitri approaÂching, the festive mood is apparent with families making early preparations. Read full story Date: 13 March, 2026 8:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Giving seniors a soft landing
PETALING JAYA: As Malaysia grapples with a rapidly ageing population, a phased retirement system for older workers to exit the labour market gradually than abruptly is being proposed. Read full […]
Back-to-back festivities boost biscuit sales
JOHOR BARU: Businesses selling Hari Raya biscuits have had an encouraging start to sales this year as the festival falls just about a month after Chinese New Year. Read full […]
Soybeans in spotlight as a prelude to Trump and Xi meeting
Soybeans are likely to be on the agenda when trade chiefs from the United States and China next meet, a conversation that could shed light on when Beijing plans to […]
Canadian pension fund Hoopp ready to invest more capital at home
Canadian pension fund Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (Hoopp) is ready to invest capital in Canadian infrastructure and other nation-building projects outlined by Prime Minister Mark Carney several months ago, […]