Hong Leong Financial Group Posts Record RM3.43 Billion Profit
Kuala Lumpur, 27 August 2026 – Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad reported record profit attributable to shareholders of RM3.43 billion for the financial year ended 30 June 2026,…
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Malaysia Advances “Made by Malaysia” Innovation With Values at Its Core
Kuala Lumpur, 27 August 2026 – Malaysia is seeking to accelerate the commercialisation of home-grown technology while ensuring that scientific progress, artificial intelligence and industrial innovation remain anchored…
Asian Equities Extend Rally as Nvidia Outlook Reinforces AI Demand
Singapore, 27 August 2026 – Asian equities advanced for a third consecutive session after Nvidia delivered another sharp revenue increase and issued an outlook above market expectations, reinforcing…
BOJ’s Himino Signals Timely Rate Hikes as Inflation Risks Build
Urawa, 27 August 2026 – Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino has sharpened the case for further monetary tightening, saying the central bank must raise interest rates…
Bursa Malaysia Benchmark Index Advances 4.12 Points to 1752.66 Supported by Heavyweight Banking and Infrastructure Accumulation
Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index climbed 4.12 points to 1,752.66 on Thursday, propelled by sustained domestic and foreign institutional buying across blue-chip banking and infrastructure equities.
DeepSeek and Chinese Open-Source Artificial Intelligence Models Capture Record 62% Share on Global Developer Platforms
Open-source artificial intelligence foundation models created by Chinese researchers, led by DeepSeek and Qwen, have captured a record 62% share on international developer platforms.
CrowdStrike Raises Full-Year Revenue Guidance on Surging Enterprise Cybersecurity and Cloud Threat Intelligence Demand
CrowdStrike Holdings has raised its full-year revenue and profit guidance following robust second-quarter results powered by accelerating enterprise adoption of the Falcon platform.
Economic Analysis: Singapore GDP Expands on Electronic Export Boom While Domestic Services Navigate Uneven Momentum
Singapore's economy is expanding at an annualized 3.2% pace, propelled by a powerful rebound in electronics exports and high-tech manufacturing.
Global Oil Markets: Crude Futures Extend Declines as US-Iran Interim Diplomacy Mitigates Middle East Supply Disruption Concerns
Global crude oil futures extended losses during Asian trading hours as diplomatic progress between Washington and Tehran eased concerns over Middle East energy supply disruptions.
HKGCC Asian Cities Internationality Index: Hong Kong Retains Premier Ranking in Asia and Widens Lead Over Singapore
Hong Kong has retained its number one ranking in the HKGCC Asian Cities Internationality Index, scoring 88.4 points and expanding its competitive lead over Singapore.