Temasek has participated in a US$2 billion (RM8.86 billion) secondary share offering by data firm Veeam Software, in a transaction led by Nasdaq-listed TPG.

Temasek joins data firm Veeam’s US$2b secondary share offering

SINGAPORE (Nov 20): Currently in the pilot stage with selected customers, GXS Bank is on track to launch its business banking solutions in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q2025) in Singapore, before a progressive rollout in Malaysia and Indonesia.

GXS Bank on track to launch biz banking solutions in 1Q2025

SINGAPORE (Nov 6): Against the backdrop of one of the tightest US presidential elections in history, the ninth edition of the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) kicked off on Tuesday (Nov 5).

MAS’ Global Finance & Technology Network expands on four key strategic biz at Singapore Fintech Festival

SINGAPORE (Sept 19): Singapore Exchange’s (SGX) Catalist-listed Oiltek International Ltd has secured new contracts worth a total of about RM19.5 million (S$5.94 million) from Malaysia, Central America and Africa.

Oiltek secures new contracts worth RM19.5m from Malaysia, Central America and Africa

Grand Venture Technology (GVT) has confirmed that it is in discussions for a potential secondary listing of its shares on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Grand Venture Technology confirms plans for secondary listing on Bursa

Aspen Group has reversed into earnings of RM38.26 million for the financial year ended June 30, 2024 (FY2024), from a loss of RM195 million last year.

Aspen Group reverses into earnings of RM38m for FY2024

Genting Singapore has posted earnings of S$357 million (RM billion) for the first half ended June 30, 2024 (1HFY2024), up 29% from the same period last year.

Genting Singapore’s 1H earnings up 29% to S$357m

SINGAPORE (Aug 14): Olam Group posted a profit after tax and minority interests (Patmi) of S$48.1 million (RM161.27 million) in its 1HFY2024 ended June, up by a slight 0.4% year-on-year (y-o-y), as operational profit growth was offset by a significant increase in net finance costs of S$217.4 million, as well as higher taxes.

Olam’s 1HFY2024 earnings up 0.4% y-o-y to S$48.1m

SINGAPORE (Aug 13): Princeton Digital Group (PDG) announced that it is acquiring Yahoo’s Singapore data centre SG3.

Princeton Digital acquires Yahoo’s Singapore data centre

SINGAPORE (July 11): As sustainable finance has grown, Islamic finance has also expanded notably, gaining prominence in global financial markets.

Sustainable sukuk poised for further growth

KUALA LUMPUR (April 29): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) on Tuesday announced the appointment of two new members to the Shariah Advisory Council (SAC), effective May 1, 2025.

BNM appoints two new members to Shariah Advisory Council, effective May 1

KUALA LUMPUR (April 29): Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to average at RM4,200 per tonne in 2025, due to a high price premium enjoyed by palm oil over soyabean oil in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q2025), said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.

CPO prices to average at RM4,200 a tonne in 2025 — Kenanga

Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd on Tuesday launched Malaysia’s biggest initial public offering (IPO) in eight months, as it aims to raise up to RM1.04 billion on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Eco-Shop launches Malaysia’s biggest IPO in eight months, aiming to raise up to RM1.04b

China is willing to support normal cooperation between US companies, the country’s Ministry of Commerce said in a statement Tuesday, just days after Chinese airlines rejected taking delivery of any new jets from US planemaker Boeing Co.

China says willing to cooperate with US firms after Boeing spat

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s debt-management team is expected to keep the department’s plans for sales of longer-dated securities steady, especially after recent swings in the US$29 trillion (RM126 trillion) market.

Wall Street sees US playing safe on debt after market chaos

Canada’s Liberal Party is projected to win a fourth consecutive election, giving a mandate to former central banker Mark Carney after a campaign in which he pledged to boost economic growth and stand up to US President Donald Trump in a trade war.

Carney’s Liberals win narrow victory in Canada’s election

KUALA LUMPUR (April 29): Nestlé (Malaysia) Bhd (KL:NESTLE) is likely to report softer earnings for the rest of financial year 2025 (FY2025), as rising input costs and softer consumer demand continue to pressure profit margins, analysts said.

Nestlé Malaysia to see softer earnings in FY2025 as higher costs take a bite out of profits — analysts

Domino's Pizza on Monday posted a surprise decline in first-quarter same-store sales in the US, as elevated inflation and economic uncertainty hit consumer appetite for restaurant food.

Domino's Pizza US sales dip as economic uncertainty hurts demand

Bursa Malaysia Bhd's (KL:BURSA) stock on Tuesday slipped to its lowest level in three weeks, while analysts slashed earnings estimates after a soft quarter.

Bursa slips to three-week low, analysts slash forecasts after soft 1Q

Malaysians are spending more on travel, despite concerns about an economic slowdown, with average spending per traveller increasing 15% to 25% at Matta Fair 2025. This reflects a rebound in travel demand and stronger consumer confidence, according to Mercury Securities.

Malaysians spending more on travel despite concerns of an economic slowdown

KUALA LUMPUR (April 29): WTEC Group Bhd (KL:WTEC) slipped on its first day of trading on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia, amid tepid interest for its shares and broader investor caution.&nbsp;

WTEC Group opens flat, slips below IPO price in ACE Market debut

(April 29): A late-day wave of dip buying erased losses in stocks, with Wall Street investors awaiting a slew of corporate earnings and economic data for insights on the impacts of US President Donald Trump’s tariff war.

US stocks rise in final hour of Wall Street trading 

China’s top diplomat warned countries against caving into US tariff threats, as the Trump administration hints at the possible use of new trade tools to pressure Beijing.

China vows to stand firm, urges nations to resist ‘bully’ Trump

(April 29): Oil declined as traders parsed economic data from the US and awaited further developments regarding US President Donald Trump’s trade war, including China’s efforts to support its tariff-hit economy.

Oil slumps on economic data, continued trade war fallout

Stocks ticked sideways on Tuesday while the dollar headed towards its largest monthly fall for years as investors braced for the trade war to be felt in earnings and economic data.

Stocks drift, dollar slips on US-China standoff

Hungary won’t reduce its economic ties with China, the nation’s minister of economy said, in the clearest sign yet that Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government won’t bow to US pressure to distance itself from Beijing.

Hungary rejects US pressure to cut its Chinese economic ties

A top Pakistan defence official warned of the possibility of war with India but said it can be averted, as tensions rise over last week’s militant attacks in the northern region of Kashmir that killed 26 people.

Pakistan minister warns of ‘immediate threat’ of India war

WASHINGTON (April 28): US President Donald Trump's administration will move to reduce the impact of his automotive tariffs on Tuesday, by alleviating some duties imposed on foreign parts in domestically manufactured cars and keeping tariffs on cars made abroad from piling on top of other ones, officials said.

Trump to reduce impact of auto tariffs, US Commerce Secretary says

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held phone talks with his Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Monday, discussing bilateral cooperation as well as several regional and international developments, according to Vietnam News Agency (VNA).

Vietnamese, Malaysian prime ministers hold phone talks on bilateral, regional developments

WASHINGTON (April 28): The first 27 satellites for Amazon's Kuiper broadband internet constellation were launched into space from Florida on Monday, kicking off the long-delayed deployment of an internet-from-space network that will rival SpaceX's Starlink.

Amazon launches first Kuiper internet satellites, taking on Starlink

Canada’s Liberal Party is projected to win a fourth consecutive election, giving a mandate to former central banker Mark Carney after a campaign in which he pledged to boost economic growth and stand up to US President Donald Trump in a trade war.

Malaysians are spending more on travel, despite concerns about an economic slowdown, with average spending per traveller increasing 15% to 25% at Matta Fair 2025. This reflects a rebound in travel demand and stronger consumer confidence, according to Mercury Securities.

WASHINGTON (April 28): Chief executive officers&nbsp;and senior executives from Nvidia, Johnson &amp; Johnson, Hyundai Motor, Toyota Motor, and SoftBank Group are among the more than two-dozen business leaders slated to visit the White House on Wednesday for an event highlighting US investments, officials told Reuters.

Trump to tout US investments from Nvidia, J&J, Hyundai, Toyota in Wednesday's White House event

The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) has submitted its group strategic plan and roadmap 2025-2030 to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, aimed at strengthening its position as a catalyst of the national economy, especially in rural areas.

Felda submits strategic plan, roadmap for 2025-2030 to PM 

US President Donald Trump’s tariffs could push Asian nations closer to China and destabilise regional security, Japan’s ruling party policy chief warned, calling for stronger defence ties between Washington and Tokyo.

Japan worries Trump tariffs will push countries toward China

Bursa Malaysia Bhd's (KL:BURSA) stock on Tuesday slipped to its lowest level in three weeks, while analysts slashed earnings estimates after a soft quarter.

NXP Semiconductors NV announced a new chief executive officer as part of its quarterly earnings report and warned that the chipmaker was navigating “a very uncertain environment” due to tariffs.

NXP announces new CEO, warns of ‘very uncertain environment’

PKR members have once again been advised to lodge complaints regarding misconduct in the party’s 2025 elections only through official channels to enable appropriate action to be taken.

PKR members urged to lodge election complaints through official channels

Asian countries should diversify their trading partners and boost domestic demand to ensure they can ride out the current global trade war, the head of the Asian Development Bank said.

Tariff war shows Asian nations need new trade partners — ADB chief 

People in emerging economies are more willing to trust AI than those in advanced economies and are more optimistic and excited about its benefits, a major survey by the University of Melbourne and professional services firm KPMG has found.

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