TRC Synergy Bhd has secured a contract from Gilang Cendana Sdn Bhd for a construction project in Putrajaya, worth RM249mil.

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Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd (BHIC) has entered into a non-binding collaboration agreement with France-based Defense Conseil International to explore a potential strategic partnership.

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Sunview Group Bhd has proposed a private placement of up to 10% of its issued share capital to raise funds mainly for working capital to support its engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) projects.

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Malaysia's Islamic financing will account for nearly half of the banking sector's total financing by 2030 versus 42% as of the end of 2024, S&P Global Ratings says.

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The Chereh Dam floating solar project in Pahang could help Malaysia develop renewable energy (RE) expertise that can be exported to other markets, Citaglobal Sdn Bhd executive chairman and president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria says.

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Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), Electricite Du Laos and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand have signed a tripartite Energy Wheeling Agreement Phase 2 under the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR)-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integr...

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WTK Holdings Bhd has issued a notice of an EGM to seek shareholders' approval for the proposed acquisitions of 100% stake in Desacorp Sdn Bhd, 70% stake in Imbok Enterprise Sdn Bhd and 70% stake in WTK Oil Mill Sdn Bhd (WTK OM) from related party WTK R...

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Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index closed marginally higher yesterday, supported by late buying interest in selected blue-chip stocks that lifted the market into positive territory by the end of the session.

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The local qualifying salary (LQS) �" the minimum monthly wage firms must pay Singaporean employees in order to hire foreign workers �" will see refinements in the upcoming budget, says Manpower Minister Tan See Leng.

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In light of factors such as its explosive growth in artificial intelligence (AI) at an industrial scale and the fact that Shanghai is home to approximately a third of Chinese AI professionals, the city is rapidly establishing itself as a hub for AI, pa...

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For much of the past decade, Chile's export of cherries to China ran on a narrow calendar.

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The outlook for Malaysia's renewable energy (RE) and utilities landscape appears positive this year, as capital deployment, regulatory resets and corporate decarbonisation converge to redefine sector priorities.

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VS Industry Bhd (VSI) may see earnings moderation for the second quarter of its financial year ending July 31, 2026 (2Q26), on seasonally slower customer ramp-ups, led by inventory drawdowns last December and unfavourable currency movements, analysts s...

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Indonesia's decision this week to put on hold its B50 biodiesel mandate, while keeping it at the B40 blending level this year, could lead to weaker demand for crude palm oil (CPO), thus affecting the price of the commodity moving forward, analysts say.

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TA Research is maintaining its "neutral" stance on the oil and gas sector, as rising global oil inventories and supply outpacing demand this year are likely to keep oil prices range-bound.

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While there are multiple anticipated tailwinds for the consumer sector, much of the upside has already been priced in by the market, says Rakuten Trade head of equity sales Vincent Lau.

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Global electric vehicle (EV) registrations grew 20% last year but are likely to lose pace in 2026, data show, as a slowdown in China and a relaxation of electrification targets worldwide led in December to the smallest sales increase since February 202...

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Britain commits to a new rail infrastructure programme worth up to £45bil (US$60bil) for the north of England, a region long held back by underinvestment.

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Investors are ramping up bets on China's stocks and currency as 2026 kicks off, signalling a more decisive shift into the country's assets at a time of rising global uncertainties.

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LIANSON Fleet Group Bhd is rising out of a consolidation channel, amid a pick-up in trading volume to its highest level in 16 months.

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The Vietnamese venture capital landscape faced significant challenges in 2025, with the number of investment deals plummeting to approximately 41 transactions, alongside total funding reaching around US$215mil.

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Farmers in Vinh Long Province are facing challenges due to the low prices they always get for King orange due to oversupply and complete reliance on the domestic market.

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Many enterprises across Vietnam's industrial sectors share the view that 2026 will remain a challenging and unpredictable year.

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Singapore, often described by visitors as clean, efficient and safe, is also praised for its modern infrastructure and good food.

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