KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to trade within the 4.04-4.07 range next week with the balance of risks tilted modestly towards a firmer ringgit as global investors rotate away from the dollar and back into emerging-market carry and growth exposu...

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Flush with deposits, US banks are buying up mortgage bonds (MBS) and betting that the asset class will get a further boost in 2026 from relaxed capital rules.

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China's equities look set for a strong 2026, with policymakers and markets aligning on growth and innovation. The country's ability to stand firm against US trade pressures reflects the narrowing technological gap between the two economies, setting the...

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Cautious optimism is shaping investor sentiment in 2026, with emerging market (EM) bonds expected to benefit from supportive policies and resilient technicals despite slowing global growth and ongoing trade frictions.

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Investors are bracing for a year defined by volatility, but there are reasons to look beyond the headlines. Last weekend's dramatic event in Venezuela has sparked chatter across trading floors and investment desks worldwide, yet market reactions remain...

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Today's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face an increasingly challenging landscape, marked by rising costs, unpredictable global economic conditions and rapidly changing customer demands.

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A new exhibition at the Shanghai Museum brings to the limelight the iconic Chinese qipao (cheongsam), featuring pop singer Jeff Chang's collection and donated garments from socialite Chiang Shih-yun (1912 to 2016), also known as Aileen Pei.

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When Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd launched the Spectre in late 2023, the British automaker's ultra-wealthy customers jumped at the chance to buy the brand's first electric vehicle (EV) that offered a silent ride over the noise of a V12 engine. 

The Star 22 hours ago

Diners want it, and chefs and restaurant owners contending with diner apathy are happy to provide it.

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Thailand's automotive sector faces a mixed year with production ticking up but earnings still under pressure as the market pivots away from its traditional strengths and towards new electric vehicle (EV) players.

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After a seeming detente by the US government toward China in the ongoing tech war, an announcement last week served as a reminder that Washington remains very hawkish when it comes to anything related to semiconductors.

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Bursa Malaysia had a banner year for listings in 2025, chalking up 60 debuts �" the most in over a decade �" and nearly RM30bil in fresh market capitalisation. But the money raised told a different story, with initial public offering (IPO) proceeds eas...

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Datuk Seri Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak's departure from MMAG Holdings Bhd initially appears to be a well-timed exit.

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LAS VEGAS, Jan 9 —As devices from toys to cars get smarter at the Consumer Electronics Show, gadget makers a...

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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Bursa Malaysia concluded the week on a stronger note, with the benchmark index reaching a mo...

The Malay Mail Online yesterday

PETALING JAYA: Property firm Meta Bright Group Bhd has proposed to acquire a shoplot unit for RM3.5mil located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah in a related party transaction between the company's wholly owned subsidiary, FBO Land, and its 70%-owned indirect su...

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KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas Lubricants International (PLI) has launched two engine lubricants at the Tokyo Auto Salon car show, reinforcing PLI's commitment to delivering advanced, high-performance solutions specifically tailored for the Japanese market.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Global Oriental Bhd (GOB) has proposed to dispose of 18 retail units at Pavilion Embassy, Jalan Ampang, for a total cash consideration of RM35mil as part of a move to unlock value and strengthen its balance sheet.

The Star yesterday

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today, as markets moved into a cautious holdin...

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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Friday, as markets moved into a cautious holding pattern ahead of tonight's US non-farm payrolls release and a possible Supreme Court ruling on US President Donald Trump-era tariffs, an ana...

The Star yesterday

PETALING JAYA: ACE Market-bound integrated marketing and branding services provider SBS Nexus Bhd's 24.5 million new shares made available to the Malaysian public has been oversubscribed by 22.28 times.

The Star yesterday

KUALA LUMPUR: Cenergi SEA Bhd and KLIA Aeropolis Sdn Bhd are co-developing a 36 megawatt-peak (MWp) large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant, integrated with a 45 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) under the Solar for Self-...

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KUALA LUMPUR: AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd has completed its eleventh issuance of Islamic Commercial Papers (ICP) under its Sukuk Wakalah programme, raising RM150mil with a tenure of 179 days.

The Star yesterday

HONG KONG, Jan 9 — Shares in Chinese AI startup MiniMax soared 109 per cent as it went public in Hong Kong on Frid...

The Malay Mail Online yesterday