BYD saw its profit fall 19 per cent and cut staff for the first time, with chairman Wang Chuanfu saying, “competition in the [new energy vehicle] industry has reached a fever pitch, and is undergoing a brutal 'knockout stage.'”

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Credit investors are scoring some of the highest new issue concessions in years. That's because companies that seize the occasional window for bond offerings are competing to entice buyers who want to be compensated for a growing list of risks. 

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BHP's surprise appointment of Americas head Brandon Craig as chief executive officer (CEO) recently has revived concerns in the mining sector over talent retention and the lack of leadership diversity, as senior female contenders were overlooked.

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Pension reform is becoming increasingly unavoidable as longer life expectancy and rising fiscal pressures impact the system.

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The next decade could see sports evolve from a passion asset into a portfolio cornerstone, with investors increasingly treating clubs, leagues and even emerging formats as strategic holdings rather than vanity plays.

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Asia-Pacific corporates are bracing for a turbulent stretch as the Middle East conflict sends oil and gas (O&G) markets into uncharted territory.

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He is a self-confessed "suit guy". Dressed in a comfortable beige linen-blend two-piece, Saed El-Achkar laughs as he smooths the lapel of his blazer on a characteristically humid morning in Kuala Lumpur.

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Thailand's energy and power sectors are poised for gains in the coming months, driven by rising oil prices and resilient refinery operations despite global disruptions. Investors may find fresh opportunities in oil exploration, refining, and electricit...

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Wedged between South American heavyweights Argentina and Brazil, Paraguay has long been ignored by the international community. Small, landlocked and poor, it was often seen as just a fly-over country.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Southern Steel Bhd has signed a heads of agreement (HOA) with Ann Joo Resources Bhd to explore the proposed acquisition of 100% equity interest in Ann Joo Steel Bhd (AJSB).

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Trade truce between China and US has been holdingInvestigations will look into possible supply chain disruptionAlso prob...

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PETALING JAYA: Astino Bhd more than doubled its profit for the second quarter ended Jan 31, 2026 (2Q26) to RM16.09mil from RM6.93mil posted for the same quarter last year.

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The ringgit, along with other regional currencies, closed lower against the US dollar tod...

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PETALING JAYA: Kronologi Asia Bhd has posted a net loss of RM240.75mil for its fourth quarter ended Jan 31, 2026 (4Q25) mainly due to a one-off impairment of an extraordinary item (EI).

The Star 10 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR: SNS Network Technology Bhd remains optimistic on the ICT sector outlook, driven by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) that are expected to boost demand and support market expansion.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Exsim Hospitality Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Exsim Concepto Sdn Bhd (ECSB), has secured a RM2.66mil subcontract for a powertrain relocation project for Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (Proton).

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF), as a major shareholder in IJM Corporation Bhd (IJM Co...

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BEIJING, March 27 — The total revenue of China’s science fiction industry in 2025 amounted to 126.1 billion...

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PETALING JAYA: Luno has launched 29 new digital assets approved by the Securities Commission Malaysia on its platform.

The Star 11 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF), as a major shareholder in IJM Corporation Bhd (IJM Corp), has abstained from voting on the takeover offer by Sunway Bhd for IJM Corp.

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KUALA LUMPUR: KPS Consortium Bhd's (KPSCB) wholly-owned subsidiary, Hai Ming Development Sdn Bhd (HMD), has received a letter of award for the construction of a 35-storey residential development in Cheras, Selangor, for a contract sum of RM106.96 milli...

The Star 11 hours ago

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit, along with other regional currencies, closed lower against the US dollar on Friday as investors, both globally and regionally, shifted back to safe-haven investments due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Permodalan Nasional Bhd's (PNB) unit trust arm Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd has declared a total income distribution of RM2.36bil for the financial year ending March 31, 2026, for its fixed price funds Amanah Saham Bumiputera 2 (ASB 2) and A...

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Fuel prices across South-east Asia are edging higher, with variations among Asean member...

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