Nasdaq Futures Slide as Big Tech Results Put the AI Trade Under Pressure
Nasdaq futures slipped as mixed Alphabet and Microsoft results forced investors to compare AI capital spending with cash flow and monetisation.
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Hong Kong Housing Chief Resigns After Deadly Tai Po Fire
Hong Kong’s housing chief has resigned after the Tai Po fire, shifting attention to safety oversight, public housing and the implementation of reforms.
Malaysia Expects 2026 Growth to Exceed 5% as Domestic Economy Stays Firm
Malaysia’s government expects 2026 growth to exceed 5% after strong first-half expansion, while investors assess demand, investment and external risks.
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JF Tech Proposes 2-for-5 Free Warrant Issue for Shareholders
JF Tech has proposed up to 388.0 million free warrants for shareholders, with the exercise price to be fixed later and completion targeted by mid-2027.
SLGC Secures RM50.2 Million EPC Contract for Selangor Factory
Axis-REIT Net Trust Income Rises 5.1% as Portfolio Expands
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DXN Profit Rises 29.9% as Margins Widen in Second Quarter
FBM KLCI Edges Down 0.17% as Malaysian Shares Close at 1,611.16
SD Guthrie Q3 Preview Puts Land-Gain Timing in Focus
Big Caring Group Targets RM8 Billion Valuation in Bursa Malaysia IPO, Backed by 19 Cornerstone Investors
LPI Capital Faces a Softer Fourth Quarter as Claims Pressure Persists
CTOS Raises Quarterly Profit as Revenue Grows Despite Service Disruption
Pantech Quarterly PATAMI Rises 33.1% on Manufacturing Strength
OGX First-Quarter Profit Before Tax Jumps 148.6%
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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds On Takes Cuff-Style Earbuds Into the Premium Market
Samsung is taking its Galaxy Buds On open-ear design into the US at US$229, adding a new form factor to the premium wireless-earbud market.
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OpenAI Reportedly Plans Google TPU Purchase as AI Compute Supply Diversifies
Unitree Robotics Rally Extends 65% as Valuation Risks Intensify
Nvidia Invests US$3 Billion as Meta Deepens Muse Partnership
Singapore Commits S$150 Million to AI-Led Materials Discovery
Anthropic IPO Becomes a Test of the AI Capital Cycle
Anthropic Philanthropy Pledge Puts AI Wealth Governance in Focus
Australia Warns AI Cyber Threats Make Service Disruptions Inevitable
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Thailand Central Bank Calls for Stronger Domestic Recovery as Growth Lags
Hong Kong Housing Chief Resigns After Deadly Tai Po Fire
Vietnam’s Vinacomin Plans to Keep Coal Output at 40 Million Tonnes Through 2030
Vinacomin plans to sustain 40 million metric tonnes of annual coal output through 2030 while using imports to support Vietnam’s thermal power system.
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Volkswagen Turns to China for Global Growth With 300,000-Vehicle Export Plan
Asia-Pacific Airlines See September Passenger Growth Stall at 0.7%
Japanese Investors Extend Foreign Bond Selling Streak to Six Weeks
Bank of Korea Board Member Warns Won’s Moves Are Faster Than Expected
South Korea’s October Export Forecast Points to a Historic Semiconductor Test
Japanese Bonds Hold Steady as Two-Year Auction Draws Strong Demand
Hong Kong Airport’s IATA Certification Sets a Digital-Travel Benchmark
Denso’s Second-Quarter Profit Falls as Material Costs Pressure Margins
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Chereh Floating Solar Project Breaks Ground with 200 MW Capacity
The 200 MW Chereh floating solar project has entered construction after securing RM580 million in financing and a 21-year power purchase agreement.
Asian Pac Makes East Coast Debut With RM281.3 Million Retail Development in Kuantan’s KotaSAS
Malaysia Expects 2026 Growth to Exceed 5% as Domestic Economy Stays Firm
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Menara Tun Perak Offered for Full or Partial Sale as Maybank Property Strategy Evolves
Malaysia Presses for Faster South China Sea Code of Conduct Talks
Ringgit Opens Higher as Investors Weigh OPR Normalisation Prospects
Maxis and U Mobile Merger Talks Could Reshape Malaysia’s Mobile Market
Malaysian Bond Yields Rise as Investors Weigh Global and Regional Risks
Malaysia Steps Up KLIA Screening Amid Drug-Mule Smuggling Cases
Apple Prices 14-Inch MacBook Pro with M6 from RM8,299 in Malaysia
Safran Invests €136 Million to Expand Malaysia Aerospace Footprint
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Renault Revenue Rises Despite Lower Volumes as Pricing Supports the Quarter
Renault posted a 1.4% third-quarter revenue rise as electric-model sales helped offset lower volumes and tougher competition from Chinese automakers.
