Hong Kong’s exchange operator unexpectedly posted a decline in profit in the third quarter as an initial public offering (IPO) boom and trading ran into headwinds fuelled by concerns over massive investments to fund the build-out of artificial intelligence (AI).

Hong Kong bourse operator's profit falls as AI scrutiny hits listings, trading

China Vice Premier He Lifeng said China will continue to support a free and open economic environment in Hong Kong and boost offshore yuan liquidity in the financial hub.

China vows to boost yuan liquidity, back Hong Kong markets

Hong Kong’s markets watchdog has stepped up scrutiny of initial public offerings (IPOs) in one of the broadest enforcement actions in the city’s history, signalling a new level of concern about some practices in the booming market.

Hong Kong IPO red flags include sudden loans and secret handshakes

Hong Kong’s securities watchdog is investigating a suspected case of rigging an initial public offering (IPO) to create a false impression of demand.

Hong Kong investigates IPO rigging, suspends Baicha stock

Hong Kong’s financial watchdogs warned they may reverse a rule that allows listed companies to keep trading even when auditors cast doubt on their ability to survive.

Hong Kong regulators signal tightening for distressed listed stocks

Hong Kong’s stock exchange will consult with stakeholders on a potential extension of stock trading hours that would align the bourse with major global markets.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange to discuss extended trading hours

Hong Kong’s stock exchange is seeking to further relax rules for publicly traded companies to conduct deals, as the Asian financial hub pushes to enhance its competitiveness as a listing destination.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange seeks further listing rule easing to help deals, spin-offs

Andrew Left, the US short-seller whose early warnings on China Evergrande Group got him banned from trading in Hong Kong, isn’t in a gloating mood.

Evergrande saga highlights short-selling risks, says Andrew Left 

Hong Kong’s stock exchange beat market estimates with a 21% rise in second-quarter net income, fuelled by robust trading volumes and a jump in initial public offerings (IPOs).

Hong Kong bourse posts record earnings on IPO, trading boom

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd has renewed chief executive officer Bonnie Chan’s contract from March 2027 through February 2030, according to a statement Monday.

HKEX renews CEO Bonnie Chan’s contract for three years amid IPO boom

Malaysia must accelerate the modernisation of its agricultural sector and improve production efficiency to strengthen food security amid growing challenges, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

Agricultural modernisation key to strengthening food security — Mohamad Sabu

Anthropic PBC’s initial public offering (IPO) plans ran into a punishing post-election selloff, prompting a rethink among prospective investors of the company’s expected valuation.

Anthropic IPO buyers see valuation as low as US$1.1 tril

A seafarer on a Greek-owned oil tanker was killed in an apparent missile attack in the Gulf, its owner said on Friday.

Company says sailor killed in Gulf tanker attack

Monster Beverage Corp shares fell as much as 8.2% on Friday, the biggest decline in over two years, after the energy drink giant’s weaker-than-expected margins underscored the impact of soaring costs in the beverage industry.

Monster shares fall as weaker margins highlight cost burden

Pakatan Harapan's (PH) track record as a key component of the federal government should serve as a yardstick for Melaka voters to assess the coalition's capabilities ahead of the 16th Melaka state election on Nov 14, said Pasir Gudang Member of Parliament Hassan Abdul Karim.

Melaka voters urged to judge PH by federal govt's performance — Hassan Karim

Collaboration between plantation companies and oil palm smallholders to increase both parties’ yields and income will be raised at the Cabinet meeting next week, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Plantation companies-oil palm smallholders collaboration to be raised in Cabinet next week — Anwar

US consumer sentiment rose in November to a three-month high, bolstered by modest improvements in Americans' views of their personal finances and the economic outlook.

US consumer sentiment unexpectedly rises, fuelled by independents

The tech-heavy Nasdaq rose on Friday as chip stocks bounced off heavy losses posted in the previous session on fears that a Democratic-led Congress could result in tougher artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, even as the jobs report raised interest-rate hike concerns.

Nasdaq pares losses as chips recover, rate-hike fears linger

Treasuries dipped after an unexpected surge in US job growth led traders to add to wagers that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will raise interest rates when officials next meet in December.

US Treasuries stumble as strong jobs data backs Fed-hike bets

TikTok moved one step closer to a new European Union fine after regulators found its video-recommendation algorithm pushes users down “rabbit holes” of potentially harmful content, escalating an almost three-year probe into the video-sharing app.

EU escalates TikTok probe over algorithmic ‘rabbit holes’

Authorities should investigate the source of the money raised to pay former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s fine, said DAP’s Tony Pua.

Investigate source of money raised to pay Najib’s fine, says Tony Pua

Datuk Lee Yeow Seng has stepped down from the board of IOI Corp Bhd (KL:IOICORP) to focus on the conglomerate’s property arm, IOI Properties Group Bhd (KL:IOIPG), which is in the midst of listing IOIPG Malaysia Real Estate Investment Trust on Bursa Malaysia.

Lee Yeow Seng steps down from IOI Corp board to focus on leading IOI Properties

Datuk Seri Najib Razak should remain in prison until the conditional pardon order on his house arrest is clarified, the Attorney General's Chambers said on Friday.

Attorney General: Najib should remain in jail until house arrest order clarified

SoftBank Group Corp&nbsp;founder Masayoshi Son and other tycoons across Asia saw billions erased from their fortunes as a global tech sell-off rippled through their companies on Friday.

AI elite lose US$18 bil as chip stock rout spreads to Asia

A consortium comprising MISC Bhd (KL:MISC), Yinson Holdings Bhd's (KL:YINSON) founding Lim family and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has submitted a formal proposal to privatise Yinson at RM2.50 per share, valuing the energy infrastructure group at RM7.31 billion. 
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MISC, Lim family, EPF make RM4 bil offer to take Yinson private at RM2.50 a share

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest has yet to start despite paying the RM50 million fine required by the Federal Territories Pardons Board, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said on Friday.

Loke says Najib at hospital for checks, to quit as soon as ex-PM's house arrest starts

Bursa Securities has directed Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) to pay its delayed final dividend for the &nbsp;year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025) by Nov 23. The bourse regulator also asked the company to disclose material information on its financial condition and several other developments which it views with serious concern. 
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Bursa directs Zetrix to pay FY2025 final dividend by Nov 23, disclose info on financial condition

Malaysia’s push to become a regional data centre hub is putting pressure on its energy infrastructure, as new power generation and grid capacity take much longer to build than the facilities they are meant to support, according to experts.

Energy capacity struggles to keep pace with Malaysia’s data centre ambitions

Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) international reserves rose&nbsp;to US$132.6&nbsp;billion as at Oct 30, 2026, from US$132.1&nbsp;billion as at Oct 15.

BNM international reserves hit US$132.6b as at Oct 30

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed disagreement with Umno’s decision to pay the RM50 million fine on behalf of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, stressing that corruption and abuse of power must not be taken lightly in the name of friendship.

Anwar disagrees with Umno paying Najib's RM50 mil fine

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

Unisem, Frontken, Public Bank, Maxis, Zetrix AI, TRC Synergy, IOI Corp, IOI Property, MISC,  Yinson, Microlink, APB Resources & Nestcon

The Attorney General's Chambers has no basis to delay Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest as the former prime minister has met all the condition set by the king, said lead defense counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.

Shafee: AGC has no legal basis to delay Najib's house arrest

MARC Ratings has downgraded Zetrix AI Bhd's (KL:ZETRIX) RM2 billion sukuk programme to a default rating of D-IS after the tech company failed to settle a RM25 million obligation due on Friday.

MARC Ratings downgrades Zetrix AI sukuk to default over unpaid RM25m

Bursa Malaysia’s 20 largest technology stocks shed over RM4.46 billion in market value on Friday as a global sell-off in artificial intelligence (AI)-related counters spread to the country’s chipmakers and equipment suppliers.

Global AI sell-off wipes RM4.46 bil off Bursa’s 20 largest tech stocks

Datuk Zaiton Mohd Hassan, an experienced Malaysian finance professional, has been elected as the new president of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Malaysia's Zaiton Mohd Hassan elected as new ACCA president

YES, the Republicans have lost, and lost decisively. The defeat was so overwhelming that even Donald Trump, who has repeatedly challenged election results in the past, broke with precedent by publicly declaring almost immediately that he would accept the outcome. The margin of victory was simply too wide for any challenge to stand a chance. 
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Opinion — Pain, despair and fear: The political tsunami behind Trump's Republican defeat and its implications for the world

TRC Synergy Bhd (KL:TRC) on Friday confirmed that it holds a 30% stake in the joint venture (JV) that was awarded a RM2.69 billion contract to build the Penang LRT Mutiara Line's cross-sea extension linking Penang Island to the mainland.

TRC Synergy confirms 30% stake in JV awarded RM2.69b Penang LRT contract

About 600,000 of Nvidia's advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips are stored in Hong Kong awaiting shipment to mainland China, two people familiar with the matter said, as Beijing withholds approval for large-scale imports despite demand from tech firms.

Nvidia chips said to pile up in Hong Kong as China withholds import approval

A summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Friday.

FBM KLCI slips 1.18% to 1,616.58 on Nov 6, 2026

The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) has urged residents in the district, particularly those living in low-lying areas and near rivers, to remain vigilant and make early preparations ahead of a five-day high-tide phenomenon expected to begin on Saturday.

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