Beijing is wary of AI startups getting the wrong idea from Meta’s deal to buy a Chinese-founded, Singapore-headquartered AI company, says Wang Shengyu from the Asia Society Policy Institute.

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Country View Bhd is paying another round of strong dividends to shareholders as net profit hit record-high in the financial year ended Nov 30, 2025 (FY25), driven by stronger sales and the disposal of four land plots.

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The Asean�"China�"GCC Business Council has successfully convened its first working committee meeting via an online platform.

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Advancecon Holdings Bhd has secured a RM82.09mil contract that strengthens its order book and earnings visibility, as the civil engineering specialist deepens its footprint in Johor's fast-growing industrial corridor.

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Malaysia's rapid build-out of data centres (DC) is not expected to result in overcapacity, even as environmental concerns mount, with industry players arguing that surging artificial intelligence (AI) workloads and cloud deployments will keep facilitie...

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Analysts continue to have a favourable view of the local healthcare sector due to structural tailwinds and despite policy intervention, primarily aimed at containing healthcare inflation.

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Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index extended its rally to close at an intraday high of 1,771.25, marking a fresh multi-year high, supported by strong and sustained buying interest in blue-chip stocks.

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Unique Fire Holdings Bhd is proposing a strategic expansion into renewable energy or RE through a joint-venture (JV) to develop a 95MW large-scale solar photovoltaic plant in Hilir Perak, marking a significant diversification from its core fire protect...

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Omesti Bhd has secured a regulatory mandate that is set to provide earnings visibility over the medium term, following the designation of its indirect subsidiary as a universal service provider for education connectivity projects.

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EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd says it will continue to expand its landbank in strategic locations with strong fundamentals, connectivity and development readiness, as it strategises for long-term growth amid an increasingly challenging macro environment.

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PGF Capital Bhd's near-term earnings may remain pressured by currency volatility and seasonally weaker fourth quarter of financial year 2026 (4Q26) performance.

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Sentiment among Malaysia's tech players is turning more positive, with on-the-ground checks in Penang pointing to a stronger operating environment this year compared with last year.

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Malaysia's real estate market continues to receive demand from foreign investors in 2026 even with the stronger ringgit, underpinned by affordable property prices within the South-East Asia region.

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Teamstar Bhd aims to raise RM34.32mil from its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its ACE Market listing on Feb 25, 2026.

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Greentronics Technology Bhd's fleet management-focused subsidiary, Mpire Mobility Sdn Bhd, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Thai Paiboon Insurance Public Co Ltd (TPB) to enter Thailand's digital insurance industry.

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China will further open its services sector in 2026, widening market access and accelerating pilot projects in the telecommunications, healthcare and education sectors.

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More than 8,000 internships, training opportunities and industry attachment openings have been developed in the data centre sector, as part of a national push to build artificial intelligence (AI)-ready capabilities.

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Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to complete a dossier on establishing a national gold trading platform, part of a broader push to secure double�'digit economic growth in 2026.

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Bermaz Auto Bhd is starting to see improved earnings visibility as new vehicles get better traction, analysts say.

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CGS International Research (CGSI Research) expects Sime Darby Bhd's prospects to remain resilient given its long-term earnings sustainability and stable dividend profile, despite market headwinds.

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Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd's outlook is turning more positive after its latest financial results, analysts say.

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Analysts are turning positive on Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (MPI) moving into this year, as the group is proving it is well-placed to capitalise on growth tailwinds.

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Analysts say Exsim Hospitality Bhd's latest job win falls within their assumptions for order book replenishment in the company's financial year ending June 30 (FY26) and, as such, are not changing their earnings forecasts yet

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Coastal Contracts Bhd's latest announcement of its Mexican joint venture (JV) company, together with its partners, to address the urgent gas flaring issues at the Ixachi Field in Mexico, is positive for the shipbuilding company, as it enhances revenue ...

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A proposed reform of Venezuela's oil law is enough to encourage companies working in the country to expand and for some new entrants to begin investing, but deeper reforms would be necessary to attract the US$100bil the United States says is required t...

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