(Feb 26): Bolt Technology OU is working with an adviser to explore options including a potential initial public offering (IPO), according to people familiar with the matter.

The Estonian mobility firm has lined up PJT Partners Inc for strategic advice, said the people, who asked not to ...

Uber rival Bolt lines up adviser for potential IPO next year — Bloomberg

China will adopt new policy support for the economy to counter external shocks if needed, central bank governor Pan Gongsheng said, in line with top officials’ latest signals of taking a patient approach to supporting growth.

China's central bank governor pledges more steps to address tariff shock if needed

US President Donald Trump said he would “absolutely” sign a bill banning congressional stock trading, saying he is concerned lawmakers could be using insider information for an advantage.

Trump says he would 'absolutely' sign bill banning congressional stock trades

China’s DiDi Global Inc is quietly recruiting new drivers in Hong Kong as it looks to grow outside of mainland China.

The move sets the Chinese ride-hailing pioneer up for close competition with Uber Technologies Inc in a financial hub where regulations governing the sector are still in flux, providing a window for rivals to win market share. DiDi has been offering limited taxi services in Hong Kong for some time, but lacks a ride-share option.

China’s DiDi recruits ride-hailing drivers in Hong Kong push

US President Donald Trump suggested another delay to his higher so-called “reciprocal” tariffs is unlikely, raising pressure on nations to negotiate trade deals with his administration.

Trump doubtful on another tariff pause, wants China concessions

As Malaysia’s growth forecast is being revised downward in reflection of a broader global trend, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan is emphasising the importance of not being overly fixated on growth figures.

Malaysia won't be fixated on growth forecasts but will focus on building resilience — Amir Hamzah

Malaysia seeks to maintain good ties with the US, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

“Malaysia has always been a good economic partner to the US. That's why the US has always been among Malaysia's highest foreign investors.

Amir Hamzah: Malaysia seeks to maintain good ties with US

All 19 polling centres, comprising 63 voting streams, for the Ayer Kuning state by-election opened simultaneously at 8am on Saturday.

Eighteen polling centres will remain open until 6pm, except for the one at Sekolah Kebangsaan Toh Tandewa Sakti, which will close at 4pm.

Ayer Kuning state by-election: 19 polling centres open at 8am

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) takes a measured approach in managing the overnight policy rate (OPR), describing it as a powerful policy instrument that should be used only when circumstances warrant it.

BNM'S OPR decisions based on measured approach, not pre-emptive, says Amir Hamzah

Most stock indices climbed on Friday, with Wall Street buoyed by technology-related shares, while the dollar had its first weekly rise in over a month as investors searched for signs that the US-China trade war may be easing.

Stocks rise with tech-related shares, notch weekly gains; dollar up

For a small domestic-focused bank, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (KL:ABMB) has managed to rack up admirable growth in the last two years by playing to its strategy of doubling down on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) — its niche business — while firing up the consumer and corporate banking businesses that had been lagging.

Can Alliance Bank keep up its strong growth momentum?

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

Bina Puri, Pos Malaysia, Petronas Gas, Sarawak Oil Palms, Chin Teck Plantations, CTOS Digital, UEM Edgenta, Taghill, Catcha Digital, Astro Malaysia, Iskandar Waterfront City and Key Alliance

A senior Morgan Stanley trading executive’s abrupt departure last month was triggered by an internal investigation into his interactions with colleagues, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Morgan Stanley fired head of a trading unit after conduct probe

Information technology company MDT Innovations Sdn Bhd's founder Liew Choon Lian has ceased to be a substantial shareholder in Systech Bhd (KL:SYSTECH).

Liew Choon Lian ceases to be substantial shareholder in Systech

For a small domestic-focused bank, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (KL:ABMB) has managed to rack up admirable growth in the last two years by playing to its strategy of doubling down on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) — its niche business — while firing up the consumer and corporate banking businesses that had been lagging.

US President Donald Trump suggested another delay to his higher so-called “reciprocal” tariffs is unlikely, raising pressure on nations to negotiate trade deals with his administration.

Finance Minister II&nbsp;Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) takes a measured approach in managing the overnight policy rate (OPR), describing it as a powerful policy instrument that should be used only when circumstances warrant&nbsp;it.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged Malaysians not to be affected by negative rhetoric, including during the Ayer Kuning state by-election, but to instead focus on the nation’s growing achievements and its future prospects.

Anwar urges Malaysians to focus on nation’s future, not be affected by negative rhetoric

A dollar gauge is on track for its worst performance during the first 100 days of a US presidency in data going back to the Nixon era, when America abandoned the gold standard and switched to a free-floating exchange rate.

Dollar poised for worst first 100 days of presidency since Nixon

Bitcoin’s leading a rebound in risk assets, with the original digital currency on pace for its biggest weekly increase since just after the US presidential election victory of Donald Trump.

Bitcoin outpaces stocks in biggest weekly gain since US election

Congress will likely exert more authority over US trade policy if the White House doesn’t demonstrate “significant progress” in the ongoing tariff negotiations with dozens of countries in the coming weeks, says New York Republican Representative Mike Lawler.

Lawler says Congress should intervene if Trump trade war drags on

Most stock indices climbed on Friday, with Wall Street buoyed by technology-related shares, while the dollar had its first weekly rise in over a month as investors searched for signs that the US-China trade war may be easing.

US consumer sentiment fell to one of the lowest readings on record and long-term inflation expectations climbed to the highest since 1991 on fears of the economic fallout from tariffs.

US consumer sentiment slides while inflation expectations jump

The Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) seized, froze and forfeited assets and issued compounds worth over RM285 million last year in an effort to combat crimes involving corruption.

MACC seized, froze and forfeited assets worth over RM285 mil last year — Azam Baki

The UK has agreed to collaborate with Malaysia in various fields, including technology and new energy management, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

UK agrees to assist Malaysia in technology, new energy — Fadillah

Malaysia seeks to maintain&nbsp;good ties with the US, said&nbsp;Finance Minister II&nbsp;Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

“Malaysia has always been a good economic partner to the US. That's why the US has always been among Malaysia's highest foreign investors.

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong made a personal appeal to Singaporeans, urging them to vote for candidates who will prioritise the nation and its people above all else, and to choose the best team capable of leading the country through a period of global uncertainty.

Singapore GE2025: PAP, oppositions make pitches in first political broadcasts

As Malaysia’s growth forecast is being revised downward in reflection of&nbsp;a broader global trend, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan&nbsp;is&nbsp;emphasising&nbsp;the importance of not being overly fixated on growth figures.&nbsp;

All 19 polling centres,&nbsp;comprising 63 voting streams,&nbsp;for the Ayer Kuning state by-election&nbsp;opened&nbsp;simultaneously at 8am on Saturday.

Eighteen polling centres will remain open until 6pm, except for the one at Sekolah Kebangsaan Toh Tandewa Sakti, which will close at 4pm.

Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail is optimistic that Barisan Nasional (BN) will emerge victorious at Saturday’s by-elections and retain the Ayer Kuning state seat.

Pahang MB optimistic about BN retaining Ayer Kuning seat

US President Donald Trump said he would “absolutely” sign a bill banning congressional stock trading, saying he is concerned lawmakers could be using insider information for an advantage.

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