China has not shipped any antimony to European Union (EU) countries since October, customs data showed on Thursday, after the dominant supplier imposed export controls that have fuelled a surge in global prices for the strategic metal.

China export controls freeze antimony shipments to EU from October

China said on Wednesday it would develop a package of major projects to tackle climate change as it moves to bring its carbon dioxide emissions to a peak before 2030 and become carbon neutral by 2060.

China announces plans for major renewable projects to tackle climate change

China's financial regulator encouraged banks and insurers to enhance medium- to long-term lending support for technology innovation and equipment upgrades in sectors including steel, non-ferrous metals and petrochemicals.

China encourages banks to extend more financial support to sectors including steel

China on Wednesday began public consultation on new regulations designed to protect its domestic rare earth industry, a sector where Beijing has previously weaponised its dominance via export controls and other restrictions.

China proposes new rules to tighten control over rare earth sector

A Chinese company has stopped exporting a piece of equipment used to process the electric vehicle battery metal lithium, in the clearest sign yet manufacturers are already implementing export controls proposed by Beijing.

Chinese lithium company halts tech exports as trade tensions build

The rally in Indian equities this month has steamrolled through numerous technical indicators as it gains momentum.

India’s stock market rebound Is blowing past technical barriers

Three Bursa Malaysia-listed companies that are linked to businessman Datuk Keh Chuan Seng have assured investors that his resignation will not impact their business operations or strategic plans, despite recent heavy selling pressure on their shares.

Three Keh Chuan Seng-linked firms assure business stability amid selling pressure

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is planning “powerful” measures to ease the impact on consumers coming from price hikes, according to local media reports.

Ishiba plans ‘powerful’ inflation measures ahead of election

Chinese technology stocks fell from a three-year high to the brink of a correction in just five sessions, fuelled by a lack of positive surprise in earnings and Xiaomi Corp’s jumbo share sale.

Chinese tech stocks near correction in sharp sentiment reversal

Asia’s economy will avoid a slowdown this year even as US President Donald Trump escalates his campaign to put pressure on countries by raising tariffs, according to a report issued at China’s premier international conference.

China’s Davos offers upbeat read on Asian economy facing tariffs

HUMAN capital services company Ramssol Group Bhd (KL:RAMSSOL) is not widely known in the investment community but that may change as it reaps the benefits of strategic investments and product diversification following its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia in 2021.

Once focused...

Ramssol charts new growth path with AI and HR tech expansion

I was pleasantly surprised when I stepped onto Level 26 of the newly opened Menara Chin Hin at 8th & Stellar in Sri Petaling — the office of Chin Hin Group Property Bhd — for an interview with Chiau Haw Choon, group managing director of its parent company, Chin Hin Group Bhd (KL:CHINHIN)....

Cover Story: Chin Hin aims for RM2 bil in sales

Shell increased its shareholder distribution policy on Tuesday to 40%-50% of cash flow from operations from 30%-40% with a focus on share buybacks and lowered its spending outlook to a US$20 billion (RM88.76 billion) to US$22 billion range through to 2028.

Shell ups shareholder distributions, cuts spending

AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd, the aviation business of Capital A Bhd (KL:CAPITALA), said on Tuesday it is in the final stages of securing up to RM1 billion in debt financing from an undisclosed domestic bank, to be used to refinance its US dollar-denominated debt and for other corporate purposes.

Capital A's AirAsia Aviation Group in final talks for RM1b funding to refinance 'expensive' US dollar loans, says deputy CEO

The Indonesian rupiah declined to its weakest level since the Asian financial crisis as fears mounted over the nation’s fiscal trajectory, prompting the central bank to act to defend its currency.

Indonesian rupiah tumbles to lowest since Asian financial crisis

SINGAPORE (March 25):&nbsp;A Singapore luxury mansion has been purchased at a record price per square foot by a scion of the family which backs one of Malaysia’s largest banks.

Public Bank heir buys Singapore mansion for record US$70m — Bloomberg

Construction services firm Wawasan Dengkil Holdings Bhd (KL:DENGKIL) fell nearly immediately below its initial public offering (IPO) price in its ACE Market trading debut on Tuesday.

Wawasan Dengkil slips after flat open on ACE Market debut

YTL Communications Sdn Bhd signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with laser communications technology company Transcelestial to bring cutting-edge technology solutions to businesses in Malaysia by enhancing connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across the nation.

YTL Communications collaborates with Transcelestial to bring laser-based wireless technology to Malaysia

(March 25):&nbsp;Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd&nbsp;co-chief executive officer Han Jong-Hee, who is credited for growing the Korean conglomerate into the world’s top electronics company, has passed away. He was 63.

Samsung Electronics co-CEO passes away of heart attack at 63

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday revealed that the digital system of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) was recently attacked by hackers demanding a ransom payment of US$10 million (RM44.39 million).

PM reveals attack on MAHB digital system with hackers demanding US$10 mil

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd chairman Joe Tsai warned of a potential bubble forming in data centre construction, arguing that the pace of that build-out may outstrip initial demand for artificial intelligence (AI) services.

Alibaba’s Tsai warns of ‘bubble’ in AI data centre build-out

Analysts have flagged US “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariffs as a key risk to Malaysia’s economic outlook after Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) better-than expected projections for the economy.

US 'Liberation Day' tariffs a key risk to Malaysia’s economic outlook — analysts

Asian stocks rose on Tuesday, taking cues from the Wall Street, as the prospect of narrower-than-feared&nbsp;US&nbsp;tariffs&nbsp;boosted risk appetite, while the dollar hovered near three-week highs after upbeat&nbsp;economic data&nbsp;provided some comfort.

Asian stocks rise on easing tariff worries; dollar perks up

Xiaomi Corp&nbsp;raised about US$5.5 billion (RM24.4&nbsp;billion) in an upsized share sale, as the Chinese tech firm capitalises on a surge in its stock price to help raise funds to expand its electric-vehicle (EV) business.

Xiaomi raises US$5.5 billion in upsized follow-on share sale in Hong Kong

KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): Cypark Resources Bhd (KL:CYPARK) is poised for a significant revenue boost in its fourth quarter after receiving government approval to nearly triple the tipping fee at its Negeri Sembilan waste-to-energy (WTE) facility.&nbsp;

The Ministry of Housing and Local G...

Cypark set for 4Q bumper revenue after securing landmark tipping-fee hike — analysts

KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): Indonesia will likely charge ahead with its biodiesel mandate, which will keep palm oil prices elevated this year as supply in the market shrinks, said RHB Research.

Indonesia unlikely to back down on B40 biodiesel mandate, helping sustain elevated palm oil prices, says RHB

HSBC Holdings plc expects to double down on investment banking operations in Asia and the Middle East after exiting key business in Europe and the US, chief executive officer Georges Elhedery said.

HSBC CEO to double down in Asia, Middle East after exiting key business in Europe, US

Nearly four years after Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd (KL:CMSB) conducted an independent review of certain projects and investments that cleared current deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mahmud Abu Bekir Taib and former chief information officer Karl Vink @ Khalid Abdullah of any conflict of interest, the two are once again in the spotlight. This time, they are named in a lawsuit filed by the company.

Cahya Mata Sarawak suit: Abu Bekir Taib-Karl Vink connection back in the spotlight

HOUSTON/NEW YORK (March 24): A liquefied natural gas (LNG)&nbsp;tanker&nbsp;is expected to arrive in Canada on April 1,&nbsp;to start cooling down LNG Canada's plant in Kitimat, British Columbia, considered the final step before the plant begins production of the superchilled gas.

Petronas’ joint venture LNG Canada to start cooldown of plant next week in final step before first LNG

KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): Tradeview Capital Sdn Bhd — a boutique fund management company licensed by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) — has on Tuesday announced a distribution of a 7.03 sen dividend per unit for its flagship fund, the Tradeview Sustainability Fund (TSF), after logging an 18.8% return in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024.

Tradeview Capital delivers 18.8% return on ESG fund in 2024, announces 7.03 sen dividend

Stocks saw one of their best sessions of the year, with the Nasdaq 100 adding 2.2%, amid signs US trade sanctions will be narrower than feared, including a suggestion by US President Donald Trump that some countries will get breaks. Bonds fell alongside gold. The dollar wavered.

US stocks power risk-on rally on Trump tariff signals

AHAM Asset Management Bhd (AHAM Capital) announced that Bursa Malaysia had approved its request to suspend trading of two of its exchanged traded funds (ETF), which will take effect on Wednesday, March 26.

Bursa approves AHAM Capital's request to suspend trading of two ETFs for delisting

Vietnamese tycoon Truong My Lan is working to pay back hundreds of millions in stolen bank funds as her appeal hearing against a life sentence for charges including money laundering gets underway on Tuesday.

Vietnamese mogul scrambles to pay back bondholders as appeal against life sentence starts

Shares of Master-Pack Group Bhd (KL:MASTER), a paper packaging manufacturer, rallied to a new record high on Tuesday in highly active trade.

Master-Pack extends rally to new record high in active trade

Cathie Wood’s Ark Investment Management LLC remains bullish on Tesla Inc&nbsp;and expects the stock will hit US$2,600 (RM11,541.40) in five years, or almost 10 times its current price.

Lewis Jackson