KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian manufacturers are optimistic of better demand ahead despite moderating manufacturing activities in October, amid subdued inflow of new orders, said S&P Global.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on the first trading day of November, nearing its one-year high, with traders anticipating an unchanged overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.

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Is the recent rise in rubber glove sector share prices a temporary reprieve rather than a sign of recovery, as the industry could face a long-term secular decline?

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The global race to secure rare earth supplies presents an unexpected opportunity for Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd (MSC).

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The recent trade agreement between Malaysia and the United States appears to grant preferential treatment to its goods and services.

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Malaysia's two biggest state investors have given themselves the most valuable asset in finance. Optionality.

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If investors believe the ACE Market has seen numerous listings in recent years, the activity is only intensifying.

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PETALING JAYA: Despite a tough economic environment, Malaysian banks are expected to weather the headwinds and show resiliency next year, thanks to the sector's healthy asset quality, strong provisions, and robust capitalisation.

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PETALING JAYA: The newly signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the US has sparked a range of reactions.

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BEIJING: While clashes between the United States and China over tariffs and trade restrictions have been a dominant theme in the technology world, this year's hottest Asian stock demonstrates how the nations still rely on each other.

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WASHINGTON: China will effectively suspend implementation of additional export controls on rare earth metals and terminate investigations targeting US companies in the semiconductor supply chain, according to the White House.

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SHANGHAI: China is scrapping a long-standing gold tax incentive in a potential setback for consumers in one of the world's top bullion markets.

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Paris: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has called for closed-door talks with lawmakers in a bid to pass a budget, after an acrimonious parliamentary debate on taxing the rich ended with a new levy on "unproductive wealth".

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Taiwan's utilities have cranked natural gas-fired electricity generation to new highs this year, bucking regional and global trends toward increased clean energy within power mixes.

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Malaysia's Budget 2026 is a reformist blueprint that aims to balance inclusive growth with fiscal resilience.

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KUCHING: Jaya Tiasa Holdings Bhd is accelerating its oil palm replanting programme, targeting to cultivate 1,743ha for its financial year ending June 30, 2026 (FY26), says its chief executive officer Datuk Jin Kee Mou.

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PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's strategic push into rare earth elements (REEs) and its decision to maintain a ban on the export of raw materials, has been described as sound in principle, but its success will depend on the country's ability to deliver on exe...

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PETALING JAYA: Legacy planning and the transfer of wealth is becoming increasingly important with Singaporean and Malaysian families, says Etiqa's latest Wealth Transfer Survey 2025.

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OPR, Manufacturing PMI, GDP

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KUALA LUMPUR: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) aims to have three bumiputra companies listed on Bursa Malaysia next year, says Deputy Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang.

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Gyeongju: South Korea's plan to secure 260,000 of Nvidia's latest Blackwell artificial intelligence (AI) chips, in a deal worth up to US$10bil, marks one of its boldest steps yet to build world-class AI infrastructure.

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LONDON: WPP is warning on profit after a downturn at its flagship media buying agency, sent its shares to a 27-year low and laying bare the task facing new boss Cindy Rose to turn around the advertising group.

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NEBRASKA: Signalling its continued caution about markets last Saturday, Berkshire Hathaway is letting cash swell to a record US$381.7bil even as profit rises, in its last financial report before Warren Buffett bows out as chief executive.

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NEW YORK: The emerging-market (EM) equity benchmark has gained for 10th consecutive month in October, as an artificial intelligence (AI) boom and a weaker US dollar drive capital inflows.

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