Corporate News

Hong Kong property woes weigh on Schroders

Schroders Plc has become the latest global asset manager to be caught up in Hong Kong's commercial property meltdown.

Corporate News

JPMorgan expects robust 3Q revenue growth

JPMorgan Chase co-chief executive officer of commercial and investment bank Doug Petno has said that investment banking revenue will grow in low double digits for the third quarter of this year (3Q25).

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QL Resources Bhd's rebound is picking up speed as it approaches the 50-day simple moving average (SMA), although it remains at risk of succumbing to the stiff overhead hurdles.

Corporate News

Mistral emerges as Europe’s best AI hope

ASML Holdings NV's €1.3bil investment in Mistral gives the French startup a valuable dose of capital and credibility as it seeks to build an artificial intelligence (AI) champion for Europe.

Corporate News

Vietnam’s top insurers invest significantly in securities

Several top insurance companies in Vietnam are investing thousands of billions of Vietnamese dong in stocks.

Economy

Consumer inflation dips as demand weakens

China's consumer prices slipped below zero for the first time in three months but factory deflation showed signs of easing, as the government cracks down on excessive competition and overcapacity.

Commodities

Hanoi ramps up monitoring for gold trading enterprises

Following recent volatility in the gold market, Vietnam on Tuesday launched inspections into compliance with policies and laws for credit institutions and enterprises engaged in trading the precious metal.

Corporate News

Broadcom CEO set for payout

Broadcom Inc chief executive officer (CEO) Hock Tan has a clause in his contract extension that would bring hundreds of millions of dollars in stock compensation if the company reaches US$120bil in artificial intelligence (AI) product sales by 2030.

Energy

Vietnam launches first agriculture solar project

Vietnam has started its first dedicated research project on combining solar power with agriculture, aiming to increase farmers' incomes while accelerating the country's energy transition.

Corporate News

SIA and Scoot to manage Jetstar exit

Major organisation shake-ups often bring uncertainty and anxiety – and Jetstar Asia's sudden exit from Singapore is no exception.

Economy

MoU inked to promote Sanya and Cambodia tourism

The Cambodia Tourism Board and China's Sanya Tourism Board have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance joint marketing and promotion, highlighting a significant push to increase two-way tourism and cultural exchanges between the popular leisure travel destinations.

Corporate News

Cahya Mata to gain from phosphate contributions

The recent resumption of electricity supply to Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd's phosphate plant in Samalaju Industrial Park in Bintulu was well within expectations and prior management guidance, says MBSB Research.

Corporate News

Karex eyes earnings growth even with US tariffs

Karex Bhd anticipates stronger earnings from its synthetic nitrile condom segment beginning from the second quarter of its financial year ending June 30, 2026 (FY26), driven by increased capacity, product innovation, and improving margins, analysts say.

Economy

Malaysia to attract RM169bil in AI, DC investments

Malaysia is on track to secure over RM169.2bil in artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre (DC) investments by 2030, according to new research from global talent solutions partner Robert Walters.

Banking

S&P Global: Retail loan growth to remain robust

The banking sector is well-positioned to withstand external shocks, including global trade tensions and softer economic growth, says S&P Global Ratings.

Economy

Petrochemical sector likely to face supply test

The local petrochemical sector is poised to come under pressure with the potential oversupply of ethylene and propylene over the next couple of years.

Corporate News

Gamuda earnings seen accelerating from FY26

Gamuda Bhd has cultivated a stellar outperformance, lifted by compounding order book growth amid a sector upcycle and deepening exposure in key markets, says UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) Research.

Insight

Europe shifts focus to wind output after solar peak

Europe's wind turbines are set to take over from solar panels as the main driver of clean electricity supply growth for the rest of 2025, as the end of the Northern Hemisphere summer brings less sunlight but windier conditions at turbine level.

Insight

China’s car market is too big for its own good

The evolution of the American auto industry holds an important lesson for Chinese carmakers' deep-pocketed financial backers: Let go and allow the chips to fall where they may.

Corporate News

Genting’s outlook stable amid recovery prospects

Genting Bhd's slowing operations are narrowing its rating buffer, according to rating agency S&P Global Ratings, who believe that operational recovery at Genting's Singapore and Las Vegas assets will be key to the resort and casino operator's credit quality, along with the pace and level of its investments.