<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>SINGAPORE (March 28): Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be flying its first Boeing 787-10 to Osaka, Japan, starting from May this year.</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>On March 26, SIA took delivery of the world’s first Boeing 787-10 from South Carolina, which arrived today in Singapore.</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>See: <a href="https://www.theedgesingapore.com/singapore-air-takes-delivery-first-787-10-dreamliner-another-48-order" target="_blank">Singapore Air takes delivery of first 787-10 Dreamliner with another 48 on order</a></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>SIA has another 48 more Boeing 787-10 on order, as well as<a href="https://www.theedgesingapore.com/sia-puts-new-boeing-787-10-osaka-route-first-20-planes-feature-new-beds-and-backrests" target="_blank">...(click on link for full story on theedgesingapore.com)</a></div>

SINGAPORE (March 28): Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be flying its first Boeing 787-10 to Osaka, Japan, starting from May this year.

On March 26, SIA took delivery of the world’s first Boeing 787-10 from South Carolina, which arrived today in Singapore.

See:

SIA puts new Boeing 787-10 on Osaka route; first 20 planes to feature new beds and backrests

Swift Energy Technology Bhd (KL:SET) surged 29% in its trading debut on Wednesday after the industrial services firm’s initial public offering (IPO) grossed RM84.07 million on the back of strong investor demand.

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Samsung Electronics released on Wednesday a fourth-quarter operating profit estimate that missed analyst estimates by a large margin, as it lagged behind rival SK Hynix in supplying high-end chips to Nvidia.

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US President-elect Donald Trump refused on Tuesday to rule out using military or economic action to pursue acquisition of the Panama Canal and Greenland, part of a broader expansionist agenda he has promoted since winning the Nov 5 election.

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A technology industry group on Tuesday urged President Joe Biden's administration to refrain from issuing a last-minute rule that would control global access to artificial intelligence (AI) chips, warning the restrictions would jeopardise US leadership in AI.

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Exxon Mobil Corp said earnings took a hit from lower crude prices and narrowing refining margins during the final three months of 2024.

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Stocks in Asia are set to follow US peers lower after a selloff in Treasuries deepened on bets the Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates again before July because of inflation risks.

Futures indicated declines in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney, after the S&P 500 fell more than 1% following a report on US service providers that showed a price gauge at the highest since early 2023.

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US job openings unexpectedly increased in November while hiring softened, suggesting the labour market continued to slow at a pace that probably does not require the Federal Reserve to be in a rush to cut interest rates.

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Stocks got hammered as a selloff in the world’s biggest bond market deepened on speculation the Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates before July amid inflation risks.

Following a recent rally, equities lost traction on Tuesday as a report on US service providers showed a price gauge hitting the highest since early 2023.

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President-elect Donald Trump announced an investment of at least US$20 billion (RM89.96 billion) from Hussain Sajwani, the head of Damac Group, to build new data centres in the US.

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Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Tuesday.

Alliance Bank, UUE, Nestcon, Infomina, ITMAX, KUB, CI Holdings, MN Holdings, Coastal Contracts, Sentoria

Directors of MN Holdings Bhd (KL:MNHLDG) trim their stake as the share price has surged to a record high recently.&nbsp;

The company’s managing director Datuk Toh Eng Keat, plus two executive directors Datuk Loy Siong Hay and Datuk Dang Siong Diang, have collectively sold 18 million shares, equivalent to a 3.73% stake, to institutional funds via a direct business deal, according to the company’s bourse filing.&nbsp;

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The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) holds significant potential to boost employment in Johor, but economists stressed the need for clarity on tax incentives and the development of necessary infrastructure as crucial factors for the zone's attractiveness to investors.&nbsp;

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The Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) has called for the immediate cessation of and ban on the import, fabrication, and sale of “gold-wrapped silver” and similar gold-wrapped products.

Association calls for ban on import, sale of gold-wrapped silver products in Malaysia

Malayan Banking Bhd (KL:MAYBANK) is committed to becoming the preferred financial institution for Malaysia-Singapore financial transactions and solutions, following the signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement, which aims to foster economic integration and bolster regional growth.

Maybank aims to be preferred financial institution for Malaysia-Singapore transactions

Exxon Mobil Corp said earnings took a hit from lower crude prices and narrowing refining margins during the final three months of 2024.&nbsp;

The highly anticipated Gemas-Johor Bahru Electrified Double-Track Rail Project (Gemas-JB EDTP) is on track&nbsp;for completion by the third quarter of this year (3Q2025), said&nbsp;Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

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President-elect Donald Trump announced an investment of at least US$20 billion (RM89.96 billion) from Hussain Sajwani, the head of Damac Group, to build new data centres in the US.

Biocon Biologics, a global company with capabilities in the development, manufacturing and commercialisation of biosimilars,&nbsp;is committed to implementing business expansion in Malaysia.

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Stocks in Asia are set to follow US peers lower after a selloff in Treasuries deepened on bets the Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates again before July because of inflation risks.

Futures indicated declines in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney, after the S&amp;P 500 fell more than 1% following a report on US service providers that showed a price gauge at the highest since early 2023.

Six vehicle inspection officers from the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) suspected of being involved in a syndicate approving heavy vehicle inspections have been&nbsp;suspended with immediate effect.

Puspakom case: Six vehicle inspection officers suspended with immediate effect

Nestcon Bhd’s (KL:NESTCON) wholly owned subsidiary Nestcon Infra Sdn Bhd (NISB) has secured a RM25.01 million contract for earthworks and erosion control in Johor’s Senai Airport City.

Nestcon wins RM25 mil earthworks contract for Senai Airport City project

US President-elect Donald Trump refused on Tuesday to rule out using military or economic action to pursue acquisition of the Panama Canal and Greenland, part of a broader expansionist agenda he has promoted since winning the Nov 5 election.

The Malaysia-Singapore Joint Technical Committee on the Implementation of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Judgement on Pedra Branca, Middle Rocks and South Ledge (MSJTC)&nbsp;continues to be an important platform for both countries to have constructive&nbsp;discussions on&nbsp;outstanding matters.

Singapore's foreign minister says technical panel with Malaysia to continue to hold talks on bilateral issues

Coastal Contracts Bhd (KL:COASTAL)&nbsp;said it has formed a 60%-owned subsidiary, Coastal Watt Energy Pte Ltd (CWE), as part of a strategic collaboration to expand into renewable energy projects in the Asia-Pacific region.

Coastal Contracts forms renewable energy subsidiary for Asia-Pacific projects

Target 1 Sdn Bhd — one of the parties seeking to take South Malaysia Industries Bhd (KL:SMI) private — said on Tuesday that the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has approved a further extension for the despatch of its offer document to SMI shareholders.&nbsp;

SMI acquirer secures further extension for takeover offer documentation

Stocks got hammered as a selloff in the world’s biggest bond market deepened on speculation the Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates before July amid inflation risks.

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Singapore&nbsp;passed a new law on Tuesday allowing police to freeze bank accounts of scam victims as a "last resort" measure to prevent further losses.