Tourism Malaysia’s Airfare Push Tests Domestic Travel Growth
Tourism Malaysia is exploring lower domestic airfares, but airline commitments remain pending as official figures show rising visitors and spending.
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UiTM Holdings Probe Centres on RM42 Million Solar-Project Payment
Investigators are examining a RM42 million payment linked to UiTM Holdings’ solar project, while questions about losses and governance remain unresolved.
US Tech Borrowing in Euros Puts AI Financing Under the Credit Lens
US hyperscalers are increasingly using euro bonds to finance AI infrastructure, raising questions about credit concentration, currency exposure and future borrowing costs.
Meta Privacy Verdict in New Mexico Raises Fresh Platform Governance Risk
A New Mexico jury found Meta misled Facebook users, but penalties remain undecided. The verdict raises governance questions without establishing a final cash liability.
Nikkei Rises 850 Points as Chips and Banks Power Fifth Straight Gain
Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 850.21 points to 66,364.20, with chip and bank shares leading broad gains ahead of interim dividend entitlement.
European Equities Gain as Lower Oil Prices Lift Travel Shares
European shares rose in early trade as softer oil prices lifted airlines and travel stocks, though energy shares weakened and geopolitical risk remained.
Gucci’s China-Made Drip Sneaker Tests Luxury Sourcing Perceptions
Gucci lists its Drip sneaker as made in China, testing how luxury buyers weigh manufacturing origin, design and price.
SMBC’s VPBank Stake Talks Put Vietnam Bank Valuation in Focus
SMBC is reportedly considering raising its VPBank stake from 15% to about 20%, with pricing and deal structure still unsettled.
FDA Nominee’s Senate Hearing Puts US Drug Regulation and Vaccine Policy on Watch
Heidi Overton’s Senate hearing brought vaccine policy and regulatory independence into focus as investors assess the future of US drug oversight.
Trump–Xi Summit Extends Trade Truce but Leaves AI and Taiwan Risks Open
Washington and Beijing extended their trade pause to January, but key questions on AI, critical minerals and Taiwan remain open for Asian investors.