Gold, long seen as a safe-haven asset to hedge against political and economic risks, saw a wild run in a speculative buying spree in January that took it to a record near US$5,600 per ounce.

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Bithumb had planned to distribute small cash rewards of 2,000 Korean won (US$1.37) to each user as part of a promotional event, but winners received at least 2,000 bitcoins each instead.

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US President Donald Trump’s tariff campaign hasn’t yet derailed the global trade system, which has shown enough flexibility to adapt, says the Financial Times’ Alan Beattie.

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Strong sales fail to calm market fears over soaring AI and infrastructure spending.

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Despite the recent sharp decline, the outlook for Indonesian equities still leans towards recovery rather than long-term damage, with policy support, earnings growth and structural reforms expected to reassert themselves once near-term volatility fades.

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As the new year progresses, equity investors seem to be looking beyond the winners of the past decade, seeking opportunities in a broadening market where policy support and innovation collide.

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On the Bund in Shanghai, inside a stately heritage building crowned with a red-tiled roof and anchored by a watch boutique at street level, Carlo Giordanetti (pic) is imagining a big bang.

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Clients often approach Antonius Richard, founder of Jakarta-based architecture studio RAD+ar, to design "sustainable" establishments.

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THE Wallenberg dynasty is corporate royalty in Sweden, known for its strict hierarchy, sense of civic duty and firm-handed guidance. But it was the experiment of a family icebreaker at the home of elder statesman Peter "Poker" Wallenberg Jr (pic) more ...

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Every year, about a billion tonnes of food waste is generated globally.

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The outlook for Singapore's banking sector this year tilts towards stability after a period of sharp swings in rates and liquidity, with global monetary signals becoming clearer and capital flows less one-way.

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Money managers at BlackRock Inc, Bridgewater Associates and Pacific Investment Management Co (Pimco) are shoring up their portfolios against a fresh bout of inflation. 

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Just as some calm was thought to have settled over the artificial intelligence (AI) bubble fears, following a string of reassuring third-quarter (3Q) earnings and guidance from major technology players such as Nvidia, Microsoft and Alphabet, massive se...

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The ringgit has strengthened about 17% since early 2024, foreign investors poured US$6.5bil into local currency bonds in 2025, and the benchmark equity index is up 12% year-on-year, hitting levels last seen in 2018.

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The government's base medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) plan, covering hospitalisation, surgery, medicines and select critical illnesses, has faced criticism from health experts who argue that the priority should be strengthening the public h...

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As Malaysia grapples with rising medical inflation and intensifying debate over insurance reform, policymakers are increasingly looking outwards for answers.

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KUALA LUMPUR: KPJ Healthcare Bhd has appointed Professor Datuk Dr Hanafiah Harunarashid as its new chief medical director (CMD), reinforcing the healthcare group's system-wide focus on clinical governance, patient safety and consistent standards of car...

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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit traded flat against the US dollar at Friday's close, pressured by profit-taking as traders locked in gains accumulated earlier.

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PETALING JAYA: AWC Bhd's subsidiaries under Stream Group Sdn Bhd, namely Stream Environment Sdn Bhd and Stream Environment (S) Pte Ltd have secured three projects in Malaysia and Singapore worth a total RM26.6mil.

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KUALA LUMPUR: AutoCount Dotcom Bhd has received regulatory approval to transfer its listing to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.

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PETALING JAYA: Plenitude Bhd attributed its lower earnings for the second quarter of financial year ending June 30, 2026 (2Q26) to weaker performance by its property development division.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — The ringgit traded flat against the US dollar at Friday’s close, pressured by profit-t...

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KUALA LUMPUR: Midtown Group Bhd via its wholly-owned subsidiary Midtown Engineering Sdn Bhd has accepted a RM40.5mil contract from Exyte Malaysia Sdn Bhd for the design and construction of main works for KUL22, a data centre in Cyberjaya.

The Star 22 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR: Ireka Corp Bhd said its wholly-owned subsidiary Shoraka Construction Sdn Bhd has secured a RM125mil contract from Sarawak Land (Kemena Park) Sdn Bhd for the proposed construction of the Pinnacle Condominium at Jalan Tanjung Batu, Bintulu,...

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