Malaysia is ageing at a pace far quicker than many other countries have in the past. By 2040, the country is set to see a threefold increase in the old age dependency ratio. This means that for every working age Malaysian adult, there will be three elderly people needing support. Coupled with rising life expectancies and evolving family structures, these shifts will propel an unprecedented surge in care demand in the coming decade.

My Say: Ageing Malaysia must build cradle-to-grave care economy now

National Stock Exchange of India Ltd’s US$2.4 billion (RM9.78 billion) initial public offering drew subdued demand, particularly from retail investors, as valuation concerns continued to weigh on one of the largest stock market debuts in India’s history.

NSE’s US$2.4 bil IPO gets subdued demand from retail crowd

Indonesia is expected to experience a shorter than usual rainy season this year starting in November, the weather agency said on Tuesday, with the El Niño weather pattern to last until the first quarter of 2027.

Indonesia forecasts wet season will start early November, later than expected

On Holding has authorised a share repurchase programme of up to US$1 billion (RM4.1 billion) through the end of 2029, the Swiss sportswear brand said on Tuesday, as it announced long-term financial targets, betting on sustained growth in apparel, sneakers and new sports categories.

Switzerland's On Holding plans US$1b buyback through 2029, sets long-term targets 

Japan Airlines Co is leaning toward choosing Brazil’s Embraer SA over Airbus SE for an order of about 20 regional jets, according to people familiar with the matter.

Embraer nears regional jet order from Japan airlines in blow to Airbus

The chronicles of economic integration typically cite the European Union as the gold standard, Brexit notwithstanding. The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, purportedly still in effect, is falling apart at the seams, thanks to President Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs and Canada’s defiant retaliatory responses. Africa has embarked on a geoeconomic grand strategy to integrate the continent of 1.3 billion people, albeit at a formative stage.

My Say: Asean’s sub-regions matter and need ambitious agendas

SINGAPORE (Sept 22): Copper prices rose on Tuesday, as strong demand in top consumer China pushed the metal back towards its record high.

Copper rises on strong China demand

Britain's exclusion from the European Union's proposed "Made in Europe" provisions puts the British automotive industry at a ​competitive disadvantage and threatens its contribution to the ‌EU's economy, a trade group said on Tuesday.

UK exclusion from EU 'Made in Europe' plan risks British auto trade, lobby says

Malaysia will keep spending on development in 2027 even as higher oil prices add pressure to the government’s subsidy bill, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.

Malaysia to continue spending on development next year despite oil price pressures — Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 22): The High Court here has ordered Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB)(KL:TENAGA) to pay RM10.52 million in special damages to Penang Bridge concessionaire Projek Lebuhraya Usahasama Bhd (PLUS) over a major fire incident in a cable tunnel beneath the bridge in February 2021.

Court orders Tenaga to pay Projek Lebuhraya Usahasama RM10.5 mil for Penang bridge fire

Volkswagen will ramp up its restructuring programme, the head of its core brand said on Monday ‌as German auto workers staged nationwide protests less than three days after the company's profit warning highlighted sectoral challenges from high costs and fierce Asian competition.

Volkswagen to ramp up restructuring after profit warning

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 22): IGB REIT Management Sdn Bhd announced the passing of its former chief executive officer Elizabeth Tan Hui Ning on Monday, expressing profound sadness over the loss of a leader whose contributions left a lasting impact on IGB REIT and IGB Commercial REIT.

Former IGB REIT CEO Elizabeth Tan passes away; company pays tribute to her leadership

Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund sold shares in Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd (KL:SUNMED) worth over RM1 billion on Tuesday, according to a news report.

Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund cashes out over RM1 bil in Sunway Healthcare shares — report

Consumer and construction stocks could be among the key beneficiaries of the upcoming Budget 2027, as higher cash aid, potential tax relief and increased development spending are expected to support domestic demand and infrastructure activity, CIMB Securities said on Tuesday.

CIMB Securities: Consumer, construction stocks seen as key beneficiaries of Budget 2027

Alok Sanghi used to work in his family’s cements business, Sanghi Industries, which his father founded more than four decades ago.

Factory floor or family office? India’s young rich alarm elders

BENGALURU/SINGAPORE (Sept 22): Oil prices gained for the first time in five sessions on Tuesday as investors awaited developments on potential US-Iran talks at the United Nations General Assembly this week after more supplies emerged through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend.

Oil rises slightly ahead of potential US-Iran talks

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 22): Powerwell Holdings Bhd (KL:PWRWELL) climbed to new record high on Tuesday as investors and analysts cheered the electricity distribution equipment maker’s largest ever contract.

Powerwell charts new record high after bagging its largest contract ever

The last stretch of a busy week for markets saw stocks churning as bond yields rose, with investors also facing the expiration of a pile of options that spurred a surge in trading volume.

Stocks jump on AI optimism as AMD tops US$1 tril

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 22): The High Court here has ordered Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB)(KL:TENAGA) to pay RM10.52 million in special damages to Penang Bridge concessionaire Projek Lebuhraya Usahasama Bhd (PLUS) over a major fire incident in a cable tunnel beneath the bridge in February 2021.

One of Australia’s largest states has banned the construction of data centres in residential areas and mandated that they must “bring their own renewable energy supply,” part of a slew of rules designed to tackle growing community pushback.

Australian state bans data centres from residential areas

(Sept 22):&nbsp;Asian stocks rose in early trading as the region’s heavyweight technology shares tracked US peers higher on optimism around Meta Platforms Inc’s new artificial intelligence agent.

Asian stocks climb after tech powers Wall Street

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 22): Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain above RM4,700 per tonne until at least October, if not the rest of the year, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) statement on Tuesday.

Crude palm oil prices expected to remain above RM4,700 per tonne for the rest of the year — MPOC

Malaysia should look beyond the headline value of investments and focus on whether they create better-paying skilled jobs, raise productivity and strengthen local companies, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.

Malaysia must prioritise investments that deliver better paying skilled jobs over numbers — minister

(Sept 22):&nbsp;Alibaba Group Holding Ltd&nbsp;is rolling out what it calls China’s most powerful AI chip, an accelerator to compete with Nvidia Corp&nbsp;and underpin a massive expansion of data centre capacity in coming years.&nbsp;

Alibaba unveils AI chip to drive global data centre buildout

SEOUL (Sept 22): South Korea has selected a gas-fired power plant project in Texas as the first project Seoul intends to pursue under a US$350 billion investment deal with Washington and is considering two other projects, a lawmaker said on Tuesday.

South Korea picks Texas power plant, weighs nuclear investments under US deal

British Columbia sued OpenAI in California on Monday, saying a mass shooting at a school in the province could have been prevented if the company had warned local law enforcement that the shooter had used ChatGPT to plan the massacre.

British Columbia sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge school shooting

Property firm New World Development Co is in talks to sell its 50% stake in a Hong Kong hotel to Singapore’s UOL Group Ltd, according to people familiar with the matter.

New World, ADIA in talks for HK$3 bil hotel sale to UOL

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 22): As of 9am on Tuesday, 14 areas across the country, including 10 in Sarawak, recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings due to haze.

Several areas in Sarawak, other states record unhealthy API readings at 9am

Bitcoin retreated from an eight-month high Tuesday in Asia after a dizzying rally that saw it surge more than 13% in four days.

Bitcoin retreats from eight-month high after dizzying 13% rally

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Condivergence: House of cards in bonds

(Sept 22):&nbsp;Deutsche Bank AG said Chinese inflows to Hong Kong are helping the Asian wealth hub top its private bank’s growth for emerging markets this year, underscoring the strength of the city that recently overtook Switzerland as the world’s largest offshore centre.

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