Gross tonnage of vessel arrivals and container throughput both hit new highs last year, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

Channel News Asia 9 minutes ago

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar on Tuesday, hovering towards the RM4.05 level at the close after opening at RM4.06, as the constant attack by the Trump administration against the Federal Reserve (Fed) hurt market...

The Star 35 minutes ago

KUALA LUMPUR: iCents Group Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, VC Engineering Sdn Bhd, has accepted a RM9.12mil sub-contract for works at an industrial manufacturing facility in Malaysia.

The Star 1 hour ago

KUALA LUMPUR: Robotics company, Agibot has kicked off a series of Asia-Pacific strategic initiatives for 2026 with a landmark launch event in Malaysia, underscoring its push to expand automation and embodied intelligence across the region.

The Star 1 hour ago

PETALING JAYA: Selangor Dredging Bhd (SDB) is acquiring a piece of freehold commercial land measuring 1.214 hectares in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, from Hectare Square Sdn Bhd for RM63mil.

The Star 2 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI closed above the 1,700-point psychological level on Tuesday, as improving risk appetite and largely positive regional cues lifted sentiment, pushing the benchmark to a multi-year high.

The Star 2 hours ago

BEIJING: China will maintain anti-dumping tariffs of up to 113.8% on solar-grade polysilicon imported from ‌South Korea and the ⁠U.S. as well as anti-subsidy tariffs ​of up to 2.1% on U.S. imports for another five years, the commerce ministry said on T...

The Star 2 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR: Independent media-tech-creative group Invictus Blue has confirmed the exit of two senior leaders following a comprehensive organisational reset undertaken in 2025 to modernise its operating model, governance and ways of working to support...

The Star 3 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — AirAsia X will be renamed AirAsia and listed as a newly quoted stock on January 19, said Ca...

The Malay Mail Online 3 hours ago

SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday as heightened concerns surrounding Iran and potential supply disruptions outweighed the prospect of increased crude supply from Venezuela.

The Star 3 hours ago

The International Monetary Fund has warned that public debt is hitting levels not seen since World War II, when governments faced years of painful repayment and rebuilding.

Channel News Asia 3 hours ago

GOLD prices edged lower on Tuesday, as investors booked profits after the precious metal struck the record $4,600/ounce level in the last session amid sharpened geopolitical and ‌economic uncertainty.

The Star 3 hours ago

PETALING JAYA: Velocity Capital Partner Bhd (Velocity) has fully exited its investment in MMAG Holdings Bhd, disposing of its entire 6.46% stake through open market transactions in January for a total cash consideration of RM9.43mil.

The Star 4 hours ago

President Donald Trump said he is imposing a 25% tariff on goods from countries "doing business" with Iran, ratcheting up pressure on the government in Tehran that has been rocked by widespread protests. 

The Star 4 hours ago

MELBOURNE: Australia's Lynas Rare Earths said on Tuesday its Chief Executive Officer Amanda Lacaze is retiring after 12 years, just as Western countries seek greater security of supply for the metals for which Lynas is the top Western producer.

The Star 4 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X Bhd will be renamed AirAsia from Jan 19 as low-cost carrier AirAsia reaches the final stages of its restructuring to consolidate all aviation businesses under a single entity, according to its founder Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

The Star 5 hours ago

HONG KONG: From the first homegrown chip to the rapid rise in global innovation rankings, Hong Kong has accelerated its pivot toward innovation and technology (I&T) over the past year, positioning the sector as a critical new engine for growth alongsid...

The Star 5 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — Petronas’s decision to seek a Federal Court ruling on the regulatory framework govern...

The Malay Mail Online 5 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR: VSTECS Bhd via its wholly-owned subsidiary VSTECS Astar Sdn Bhd has been appointed by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co Ltd as a distributor of Agibot's humanoid robotics solutions in Malaysia.

The Star 6 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR: Kumpulan Jetson Bhd said its wholly-owned subsidiary GRP Holdings Sdn Bhd has inked a share sale agreement with Ng Boon Hong for the disposal of its entire equity share in GRP Sdn Bhd, an adhesives and sealant manufacturing business, for ...

The Star 6 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 29.6 per cent in November 2025 to 20,891 tonnes against October's 29,673 tonnes, chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said.

The Star 6 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's total industry volume (TIV) is expected to reach 820,000 units for 2025, signalling the demand for vehicles remains healthy as customers continue to hunt for value, said Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua).

The Star 6 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR: The investment required for the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries to pursue low-carbon strategies averages 1.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) and rises to over 5.0 per cent for low-income members, Bank Negara M...

The Star 6 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB) will introduce an official used cooking oil (UCO) reference price in the first quarter of 2026, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

The Star 6 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI stayed aloft of the 1,700-point level at it entered the lunch break, with heavyweight bank shares leading the surge to a multi-year high.

The Star 6 hours ago