SINGAPORE: Asian stocks fell while the dollar was steady on Tuesday ahead of an expected rate cut from the Federal Reserve this week as investors fretted about where U.S. rates may head next year amid concerns about a divided central bank.

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CHINA is expected to place technology and new quality productive forces, such as artificial intelligence, at the center of its economic policy agenda for 2026 at the upcoming Central Economic Work Conference, said leading economists and industry expert...

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KUALA LUMPUR: Moody's Ratings has downgraded several companies under Genting Group, citing prolonged deleveraging pressures, weak earnings recovery and higher debt levels tied to the takeover offer for Genting Malaysia Bhd (GENM).

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KUALA LUMPUR: TechStore Bhd said its wholly-owned subsidiary Tech-Store Malaysia Sdn Bhd has accepted a contract from Prasarana Malaysia Bhd for the provision of a digital radio and on-board live detection system for the Kelana Jaya LRT Line (Option 2 ...

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KUALA LUMPUR: I-Bhd has partnered University Teknologi Mara (UiTM) to focus on driving AI research and innovation as well as developing talent in the area.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session on a negative note as it succumbed to selling pressure ahead of the US Federal Reserve rate decision.

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KUALA LUMPUR: FBG Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary FBG Builder Sdn Bhd has accepted a RM206.16mil contract from Sunray Construction & Interior Sdn Bhd for the main building works for Tower 2 - hotel apartment at Johor Bahru City Square.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Group founder and chairman Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah has been recognised in the Forbes Asia Heroes of Philantrophy list for a fifth time.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Initial public offerings (IPOs) on Bursa Malaysia have performed strongly this year, with ex...

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OIL prices edged down on Tuesday, extending losses from the 2% drop in the previous session, with markets keeping a close eye on peace talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine and a looming decision on U.S. interest rates.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Initial public offerings (IPOs) on Bursa Malaysia have performed strongly this year, with expectations that the number of listings will reach 60 companies, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

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KUALA LUMPUR: MISC Bhd has received a letter of award for the provision of lease, operation and maintenance of a floating production unit (FPU) for a natural gas development project in Brunei from Petronas Carigali Brunei Ltd (PCBL).

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SINGAPORE: Asian stocks fell and the dollar was steady on Tuesday as investors braced for a cut in U.S. interest rates later this week while the yen was calm after a powerful earthquake rocked Japan's northeast region though the impact was limited.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9— Malaysia-based technology company Chamrun Digital Group received international recognit...

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PETALING JAYA: Clean petroleum product (CPP) tanker operator Orkim Bhd's shares opened flat at 92 sen, matching its initial public offering (IPO) price on its debut on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Fitch Ratings expects most Asia Pacific sovereigns to remain resilient to subdued global demand in 2026 despite modestly lower gross domestic product (GDP) growth for some export-oriented economies.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened marginally lower against the US dollar this morning and is expected to maintain trade within a tight range in light of the mixed market sentiments as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) begins its two-day meeting t...

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KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI rebounded at Tuesday's open after four straight days of declines, but gains are expected to be capped ahead of the US Federal Reserve's decision on the lending rate this week.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9—The High Court has confirmed Capital A Bhd’s proposed reduction of issued sh...

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KUALA LUMPUR: Here are the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.

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HOUSTON: Oil prices slipped 2% on Monday after Iraq restored production at one of its oilfields which accounts for 0.5% of world oil supply, while investors weighed ongoing talks to end the war in Ukraine.

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WALL Street's main indexes closed lower on Monday, with most S&P 500 industry sectors in the red, while Treasury yields gained as investors waited nervously for the Federal Reserve monetary policy update due in two days.

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IndiGo faces biggest crisis ever in 20-year historyExperts fear airline’s large market share carries systemic risk...

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The bidding war for Warner Bros continues as Paramount Skydance seeks to trump Netflix's deal.

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CORPORATE reputation is no longer an abstract concept in Indonesia.

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