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Toyota still has the drive
Globally, Chinese carmakers have been nibbling away on market shares. Read full story Date: 19 January, 2026 1:15 am Source: thestar.com.my
Retailers get a lift from Sara
The relatively strong run in the consumer retail sector seen in recent months appear to show no signs of exhaustion just yet. Read full story Date: 19 January, 2026 1:15 […]
Hurdles in DBS’ Alliance Bank bid
DBS Bank Ltd’s planned entry into Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd may be facing a challenge to secure approvals from the authorities for the stake sought by the Singaporean bank. Read […]
iCents eyes Asean
iCents Group Holdings Bhd is among a handful of companies that were listed in 2025 on Bursa Malaysia – and which finished the year in the green, up close to […]
Metals keep shining bright
Global equity markets had a good 2025 with most major benchmarks recording double-digit percentage gains. The metal complex, however, outperformed in 2025 and started the year with gold, silver, platinum […]
1st LD: Chile declares state of catastrophe in 2 regions after wildfires kill 16
SANTIAGO, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) — Chilean President Gabriel Boric on Sunday declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio due to severe forest fires that have […]
China Focus: China ramps up emergency response as severe cold and snow sweep across regions
BEIJING, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) — Chinese authorities in multiple regions have moved swiftly to deal with a powerful wave of cold air and widespread snowfall. Read full story Date: 19 […]
Peru declares state of emergency in 134 districts amid heavy rains
LIMA, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) — The Peruvian government on Sunday declared a 60-day state of emergency in 134 districts across eight regions due to the imminent risks posed by heavy […]
Roundup: Over 200 dead as heavy rains, flooding batter Southern Africa
JOHANNESBURG, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) — Weeks of persistent heavy rainfall and widespread flooding have struck several countries in Southern Africa, including South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, leaving more than 200 […]
Libya devalues dinar by nearly 15 pct as oil revenues slide
TRIPOLI, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) — Libya’s central bank devalued the dinar by 14.7 percent against the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) Special Drawing Rights (SDR) on Sunday, citing falling oil revenues […]