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.'”

Channel News Asia 8 hours ago

While the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS�'SEZ) holds vast potential, it is notable that no major Singapore corporate heavyweights have yet announced participation.

The Star 12 hours ago

A Chinese-made Leapmotor C10 was travelling down Germany's fast-moving Autobahn last year when the driver-assistance system braked sharply and jolted it to the side, as if boxed in by scooters in a crowded China megacity.

The Star 12 hours ago

For commercial vehicle fleet operators today, fuel, labour, and maintenance and repairs often rank among their most costly expenses.

The Star 12 hours ago

Malaysia is set for a transformation in water management as the government and private sector intensify efforts to tackle non-revenue water (NRW) losses, offering a potential lift to investors positioned in the right segments.

The Star 12 hours ago

When Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki calls for three new laws to plug loopholes in public funding, the message is stark: Malaysia's anti-corruption framework still leaves too much room for money to move without...

The Star 12 hours ago

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. 

The Star 12 hours ago

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.

The Star 12 hours ago

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

The Star 12 hours ago

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.

The Star 12 hours ago

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

The Star 12 hours ago

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.

The Star 12 hours ago

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...

The Star 12 hours ago

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.

The Star 12 hours ago

In recent weeks, many business associations have called on the government for help in coping with rising costs driven by the Middle East conflict.

The Star 12 hours ago

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).

The Star 16 hours ago

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

The Malay Mail Online 16 hours ago

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.

The Star 16 hours ago

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

The Malay Mail Online 16 hours ago

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 16 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.

The Star 17 hours ago

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).

The Star 17 hours ago

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

The Malay Mail Online 17 hours ago

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

The Malay Mail Online 17 hours ago