Asia is back on top. The region's stock markets have beaten the United States and Europe this year, credit markets are strong, currencies are strengthening, and investors expect the momentum to carry into 2026.

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After a bruising period marked by slower growth and shaken confidence, the Philippines' stock market enters 2026 with attention shifting from damage control to potential repair.

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Indonesia's stock market heads into 2026 with a cautious tone, as investors await clearer signals on macroeconomic data, corporate earnings, and government policies.

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Imagine a lively store that incorporates elements like handicraft, snack vendors, Thai music and coffee tastings, which engage all five senses and create a lively, market-like atmosphere.

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Global coffee prices rose to record highs this year, sending the cost of cappuccinos and lattes soaring. But a caffeine habit is hard to kick.

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If 2025 was a marathon, Bursa Malaysia struggled to keep pace. With three trading days to go in 2025, the local benchmark FBM KLCI is attempting to cross the tape with a one-year gain of 2% helped by late buying in liquidity-thin market conditions.

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PETALING JAYA: Tanco Holdings Bhd has entered into the Midport Smart AI Container Terminal Entrusted Operational Management Agreement with Ocean Bridge International Ports Management Co Ltd for the proposed development of a Smart AI Container Port in N...

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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar today but was said to maintain its momentum as it attempted to breach the 4.03 level during the morning session.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 —The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar today but was said to maintai...

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PETALING JAYA: Resintech Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Resintech Plastics (M) Sdn Bhd has a contract agreement with Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) for the supply and delivery of high-density polyethylene pipes and fittings.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Ekovest Bhd and its major shareholder, Tan Sri Lim Kang Hoo, have agreed to extend the deadline to finalise discussions on the proposed acquisition of Credence Resources Sdn Bhd.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 —Bursa Malaysia’s key index recovered much of its earlier losses to end the week...

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HONG KONG, Dec 26 — Asian stocks edged higher today amid holiday-thinned trade and with some exchanges closed for...

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KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI snapped its winning streak on profit-taking, ending the session slightly lower as selling pressure weighed on the broader market.

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CHINA will tighten oversight of new copper and alumina projects to curb irrational investment and disorderly expansion from 2026 to 2030, the country's top economic planner said on Friday.

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GOLD discounts in India widened to their highest in more than six months this week as a relentless price rally curbed retail buying, while discounts in China narrowed sharply from last week's five-year highs.

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THE yuan slipped against the dollar on Friday after China's central bank sent a strong signal through its midpoint fixing, cautioning against a rapid appreciation of the currency which hovered just shy of the psychologically key 7-per-dollar level.

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MOST Asian equities were set for their strongest week in more than a month on Friday, buoyed by a rally in technology shares, with Taiwan's benchmark index hitting a record high and South Korea's KOSPI climbing to a two-week peak.

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KUALA LUMPUR: PETRONAS Gas Bhd (PGB) announced revised tariffs for its gas transportation and regasification services under Regulatory Period 3 (RP3), to be implemented from Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2028, following government approval.

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PUTRAJAYA, Dec 26 — The strong performance of palm oil continues to be the main driver of growth in the country&rs...

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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 — Malaysia’s export unit value index decreased by 0.1 per cent to 154.0 points in Novem...

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BEIJING, Dec 26 — China today launched three venture capital funds to invest in “hard technology” area...

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TOKYO, Dec 26 — The Japanese government today approved a record budget for the upcoming fiscal year, to pay for ev...

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Tokyo December core CPI up 2.3 per cent yr/yr vs forecast +2.5 per centIndex excluding fresh food, fuel rises 2.6 per ce...

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