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

Loss-making PUC Bhd (KL:PUC) recently announced it was acquiring digital marketing and business management consultancy Alevate Solutions Sdn Bhd (ASSB) for RM100 million in an all-stock deal.

Frankly Speaking: PUC’s RM100 mil all-stock deal raises eyebrows

Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) said on Monday that it is currently embarking on the succession of its chief executive officer Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift through its nomination and remuneration committee.

Bursa Malaysia says embarking on CEO succession

The Madani Government’s initiative in implementing the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash aid is seen as a very meaningful effort in helping the people face the current cost of living challenges.

Madani government committed to ensuring people's well-being through Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah

Personal debt is overwhelming an increasing number of Japanese as higher interest rates and the rising cost of living bite.

Consumer loans are rising at the highest rate in 16 years. Household borrowing exceeded incomes for the first time last year.

Bankruptcies, suicides rise as Japanese struggle with mounting debt

Honda and Nissan are expected on Monday to announce the start of business integration talks, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the carmakers strive to survive a rapidly changing industry landscape.

The two automakers are hosting board meetings on Monday about the talks and will later hold a joint press conference that Nissan's alliance partner Mitsubishi Motors is also expected to attend, the people said.

Honda, Nissan set to announce launch of integration talks, sources say

It will be a pretty quiet week ahead as Christmas, which falls on Wednesday, will see most global economies’ markets closed except for China, Thailand, Japan and Vietnam. For Boxing Day, markets in Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, as well as most of Europe and Canada, will also be closed. North Korea will commemorate Constitution Day on Dec 27.

The Week Ahead: Window-dressing expectation amid holiday season

Oil prices inched higher on Monday, along with other risk assets, after US data showed cooling inflation, reviving hopes of further policy easing next year that will support global economic growth and oil demand.

Oil prices firm on hopes of US policy support for economic growth

Malaysia Airlines Bhd has grounded its brand-new Airbus A330neo for at least 48 hours following “a series of technical issues” in less than a week since its inaugural flight, Business Times reported.

Malaysia Airlines grounds new Airbus plane barely days after first flight — report

President-elect Donald Trump threatened to reassert US control over the Panama Canal on Sunday, accusing Panama of charging excessive rates to use the Central American passage and drawing a sharp rebuke from Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino.

Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal over transit fees

In a rare display of “independence”, the independent directors of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) (KL:AIRPORT) told shareholders to reject the offer to take the company private.

Frankly Speaking: Funds put in a bind over MAHB

Singapore Post Ltd shares slumped by the most in more than four years after the firm fired its chief executive officer and a number of other senior executives following allegations related to its international e-commerce logistics parcels business.

Singapore Post shares slide after CEO fired over whistleblower report

(Dec 22):&nbsp;Emerging markets (EM)-focused investors have had little to celebrate over the past year. Or for that matter, over the past decade. Now the prospect of Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade wars has some considering abandoning them altogether.

For emerging markets, ‘better luck next year’ is hard to believe

Malaysia Airlines Bhd has grounded its brand-new Airbus A330neo for at least 48 hours following “a series of technical issues” in less than a week since its inaugural flight, Business Times reported.

President-elect Donald Trump threatened to reassert US control over the Panama Canal on Sunday, accusing Panama of charging excessive rates to use the Central American passage and drawing a sharp rebuke from Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino.

SEREMBAN (Dec 22): Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has assured that Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN), as component parties, will be fully committed to the Unity Government until the next election.

Umno and BN will remain a part of Unity Govt for GE16 — Ahmad Zahid

Asian shares rallied on Monday after a benign reading on US inflation restored some hope for further policy easing next year, while there was relief that Washington had averted a government shutdown.

Asia shares rally on US inflation relief

Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) said on Monday that it is currently embarking on the succession of its chief executive officer Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift through its nomination and remuneration committee.

Personal debt is overwhelming an increasing number of Japanese as higher interest rates and the rising cost of living bite.

Consumer loans are rising at the highest rate in 16 years. Household borrowing exceeded incomes for the first time last year.

Australia’s new targets for carbon emission cuts by 2035 are expected to be delayed by several months as a result of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, likely pushing them out beyond the next election which is due to be held by May.

Australia to delay new climate targets following Trump’s return

Rupert Murdoch's News Corp said on Monday it would sell its Australian cable TV and streaming unit Foxtel to British over-the-top sports streaming and entertainment platform DAZN for A$3.4 billion (US$2.1 billion), including debt.

Murdoch's News Corp to sell Foxtel to Britain's DAZN for US$2.1 bil

In a rare display of “independence”, the independent directors of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) (KL:AIRPORT) told shareholders to reject the offer to take the company private.

It will be a pretty quiet week ahead as Christmas, which falls on Wednesday, will see most global economies’ markets closed except for China, Thailand, Japan and Vietnam. For Boxing Day, markets in Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, as well as most of Europe and Canada, will also be closed. North Korea will commemorate Constitution Day on Dec 27.

Honda and Nissan are expected on Monday to announce the start of business integration talks, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the carmakers strive to survive a rapidly changing industry landscape.

The two automakers are hosting board meetings on Monday about the talks and will later hold a joint press conference that Nissan's alliance partner Mitsubishi Motors is also expected to attend, the people said.

Oil prices inched higher on Monday, along with other risk assets, after US data showed cooling inflation, reviving hopes of further policy easing next year that will support global economic growth and oil demand.

The Madani Government’s initiative in implementing the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash aid is seen as a very meaningful effort in helping the people face the current cost of living challenges.

（吉隆坡23日讯）大马交易所（Bursa Malaysia Bhd）（KL:BURSA）指出，目前正通过提名及薪酬委员会着手总执行长继任的事宜。

马交所：着手总执行长继任事宜

Loss-making PUC Bhd (KL:PUC) recently announced it was acquiring digital marketing and business management consultancy Alevate Solutions Sdn Bhd (ASSB) for RM100 million in an all-stock deal.

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