Most developing-world currencies rallied on Thursday after weaker-than-expected US employment data prompted investors to scale back bets that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates as soon as this month.

South Korean AI rout drags emerging stocks to three-week low

DHAKA (Sept 21): Bangladesh has raised fuel prices by up to 17.4%, piling fresh pressure on consumers and businesses already struggling with power and gas shortages, as the government moved to stem mounting losses from surging global oil prices and higher shipping costs linked to the Middle East conflict.

Bangladesh raises fuel prices by up to 17% amid global oil price surge

Vietnamese stocks were added to FTSE Russell's emerging market indices on Monday, marking a milestone for the country's stock market after years of reforms aimed at attracting foreign investors.

Vietnam joins FTSE Russell emerging market benchmark

SEREMBAN (Sept 21): Gemencheh and Serting state assemblymen Suhaimizan Bizar and Mohd Fairuz Mohd Isa have confirmed receiving a notification letter revoking their appointments as members of the Negeri Sembilan State Executive Council (exco).

Two Negeri Sembilan state reps confirm receiving letters revoking appointment

(Sept 21): The settlement talks between Paramount Skydance Corp and California officials over the planned acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery Inc are said to include a financial penalty if the company fails to make good on a promise to distribute 30 films per year in theaters.

Paramount talks include penalty for missing 30-film pledge — Bloomberg

WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Sept 20): One of the world's best-known cybercrime groups said on Sunday that it had hijacked one of its chief rivals' dark web site, bringing what it said was a long-simmering feud out into the open.

Cybercrime feud erupts on dark web as notorious group claims hijack of rival's website

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 21): A total of 17 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am on Monday.

Unhealthy air quality recorded in 17 areas on Monday morning

Gold prices were little changed on Monday as market participants assessed developments in the Middle East and their implications for inflation and interest rates.

Gold holds steady as focus remains on Middle East, rate outlook

ALOR GAJAH (Sept 21): Pakatan Harapan (PH) views the PH Plus cooperation for the Melaka state election as more suitable as an electoral understanding rather than a new political coalition, given the increasingly limited time for preparations.

Amirudin: PH Plus more of an electoral understanding

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) was a darling of the stock market when it was still called MyEG Services Bhd. It was the pioneer in online government services transactions such as road tax and foreign maid renewals. At its peak, it had a market capitalisation of over RM6 billion. But once it lost its m...

Frankly Speaking: Zetrix AI must explain the RM3.7 bil development cost

SoftBank Group Corp has launched US$10 billion (RM40.7 billion) and €1 billion-denominated senior unsecured notes to fund its investment in OpenAI, a term sheet showed on Monday.

Softbank Group launches over US$10b in bonds for OpenAI investment, term sheet shows

Negeri Sembilan Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir has sacked all members of the state executive council (exco), except for Menteri Besar (MB) Datuk Ismail Lasim.

Negeri Sembilan ruler Tuanku Muhriz revokes appointment of state excos

MELAKA (Sept 20): The royal institution will fail if rulers can be ‘changed by the month’ and decisions are not made in accordance with the law and Constitution, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

He said political interference that was not in line with the wishes of certain ...

PM: Royal institution bound to fail if state rulers can be changed on a whim, fall under politicians' sway  

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) was a darling of the stock market when it was still called MyEG Services Bhd. It was the pioneer in online government services transactions such as road tax and foreign maid renewals. At its peak, it had a market capitalisation of over RM6 billion. But once it lost its m...

Share markets edged higher in Asia on Monday as AI's insatiable demand for data buoyed chipmakers, and oil eased on reports more oil was finding its way out of the Middle East than previously thought despite the ongoing conflict in the Gulf.

Tech leads shares higher in Asia as oil slips

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 21): Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook will deal with matters related to his resignation after completing his official trip to China.

Loke to deal with resignation after China trip

Tenaga Nasional Bhd (KL:TENAGA) extended its decline as investors and analysts weigh the impact of additional subsidy on the national electric utility’s earnings.

Tenaga extends slide as analysts, investors digest impact of subsidy burden

Here's a heads up on what to look out for today.

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Sept 21, 2026 

SINGAPORE (Sept 21): Oil prices slid on Monday as investors eyed a recovery in shipments from Saudi Arabia despite ongoing attacks by Yemeni Houthis that have escalated tension in the Middle East, while the US and Iran remain in a stalemate.

Oil slips as investors assess Saudi export recovery

For years, the people building the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence systems have warned us that AI could eventually become dangerous. Yet, they continued to race ahead, building companies now worth hundreds of billions — and, in some cases, associated with technology groups worth trillions — of US dollars each.

Tong's Portfolio - First, win the AI race. Then, stop the race?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is causing a shift in many industries, especially in the property sector, where the technology, alongside recurring digital services, can affect the way investors value properties.

The future relationship between AI and property

Qatar expects inaugural output from its massive liquefied natural gas expansion next year as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz slow projects across the country’s economy, Energy Minister Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said.

Qatar’s energy chief sees LNG expansion startup in 2027

Citigroup Inc chief executive officer Jane Fraser said that companies are racing to build up their defences as artificial-intelligence models become even more powerful and risk spurring cyber attacks.

Citi CEO sees ‘tsunami’ of patches in race to defend against AI

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lauded “very successful” talks with his Chinese counterparts that spanned artificial intelligence, trade and investment ahead of this week’s summit between leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

Bessent hails ‘very successful’ China talks on AI, trade

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) took first place in state elections in northeastern Germany on Sunday, voting projections showed, delivering the worst result for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's mainstream conservative party since 1949.

AfD leads as Merz rues 'disaster' in worst state election result in postwar Germany

The key focus this week will be on China President Xi Jinping’s Sept 24 visit to the US for a highly anticipated meeting with President Donald Trump, during which tariffs are expected to be a key topic. The meeting comes four months after Trump’s visit to Beijing in May.

The Week Ahead: Eyes on Xi-Trump summit, high-level UN debate, Indonesia’s policy rate decision

BENGALURU (Sept 21): Four Chinese firms are looking to raise up to a combined HK$14.35 billion (US$1.83 billion) via separate listings in Hong Kong, with automation equipment maker RoboTechnik accounting for the largest portion, exchange filings showed on Monday.

Four Chinese firms seek to raise up to US$1.83 bil in Hong Kong offerings

(Sept 21):&nbsp;This summer’s extreme heat and rainfall caused sunshine levels to diverge sharply from historical norms across some of the world’s largest solar markets, according to a new report.

Extreme weather upends sunshine patterns in major solar markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 21): A total of 17 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am on Monday.

(Sept 21):&nbsp;The rupiah may struggle to extend its recent rally, as lingering concerns over spending and trade temper optimism over Indonesia’s efforts to bolster policy credibility.

Rupiah’s advance at risk as fiscal, rate pressures linger

ALOR GAJAH (Sept 21): Pakatan Harapan (PH) views the PH Plus cooperation for the Melaka state election as more suitable as an electoral understanding rather than a new political coalition, given the increasingly limited time for preparations.

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