JAKARTA: The government has indicated that this year's fiscal deficit may temporarily exceed the general legal limit for the sake of maintaining economic growth if oil prices remain high as war rages on in the Middle East.

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WASHINGTON: The war in the Middle East has created major disruptions to global supplies of nitrogen-based crop nutrients. Now a potentially bigger threat is emerging in another important part of the fertiliser market.

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MILAN: Monte Paschi shareholder PLT Holding submitted a slate of candidates for the bank's board renewal, proposing outgoing chief executive officer (CEO) Luigi Lovaglio stays on in a move that is likely to set up a showdown over leadership weeks befor...

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WASHINGTON: Old West Investment Management went all in on energy stocks when oil was trading around US$60 a barrel, Nicolas Maduro was still president of Venezuela and the prospect of a Middle East conflict that would send the world into a crisis was s...

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SAN FRANCISCO: OpenAI plans to almost double its headcount by the end of 2026 as it seeks to fend off competition from companies such as Anthropic PBC and Alphabet Inc's Google, according to the Financial Times. 

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NEW YORK: Bitcoin briefly slid below US$70,000 last Friday as inflation fears tied to the Iran war rattled markets, overshadowing a fresh regulatory win for cryptocurrencies in the United States.

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IF I were palm oil this Hari Raya, I would begin my story not in a cooking oil bottle, but on the road. For this is the season when roads come alive.

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PETALING JAYA: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) believes rising medical costs are a real concern for many Malaysian families, following discussions with stakeholders, including from the government, the private healthcare sector and consumer groups.

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PETALING JAYA: Real estate investment trust (REIT) monetisation is emerging as one of the strongest near-term catalysts for the property sector.

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PETALING JAYA: Keyfield International Bhd's earnings outlook is turning more constructive for financial year 2026 (FY26), underpinned by a fresh batch of charter wins that analysts say should support a recovery in vessel utilisation after a softer FY25...

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PETALING JAYA: FM Global Logistics Bhd is expected to post steady earnings growth rather than a breakout year.

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PETALING JAYA: Malayan Cement Bhd (MCement) is expected to remain on a strong earnings trajectory despite near-term cost pressure from rising coal prices, according to Affin Hwang Investment Bank Research.

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PETALING JAYA: Affin Hwang Investment Bank Research believes that the long-term earnings outlook for QL Resources Bhd remains intact despite concerns over its impending exclusion from the FBM KLCI.

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PETALING JAYA: Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd is seen as one of the clearest domestic proxies to rising crude prices, with analysts expecting the upstream producer to benefit from sustained geopolitical risk in the oil market, firmer realised prices and strong...

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SEOUL: South Korean automaker Kia plans to roll out 13 electric vehicle (EV) models by 2030 and broaden its manufacturing presence across major global markets, according to the company's chief executive officer (CEO).

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Only vehicles from model year 2015 and earlier, traditional jeepneys, power plants and generators, and the marine and shipping sectors would be allowed to use Euro-II compliant petroleum products.

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SEOUL, March 22 — South Korean economist Shin Hyun-song, best known for predicting the 2008 Global Financial Crisi...

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WASHINGTON, March 22 — Elon Musk announced yesterday a plan to make chips for artificial intelligence, robotics an...

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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to remain stable next week, trading at around the 3.95 level against the US dollar amid the festive period.

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BEIJING, March 22 — China’s number two leader Li Qiang said today that his country was willing to help expan...

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KUALA LUMPUR: AEON Bank has launched its Ramadan and Syawal 2026 campaign, themed "Niat di Hati, Budi Terpateri," highlighting the role of good intentions and thoughtful actions in creating meaningful community impact.

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COLOMBO, March 22 — Sri Lanka raised fuel prices by 25 per cent today, the second increase in two weeks, as the co...

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JAKARTA, March 22 — Indonesia is optimistic about achieving its 5.5 per cent economic growth target in the first q...

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