The top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday, seeking common ground on East Asian security and economic issues amid escalating global uncertainty.

Japan, China, South Korea meet at geopolitical 'turning point in history'

Japan's trade minister fails to win tariff exemption assurance from US

US President Joe Biden officially blocked Nippon Steel's proposed US$14.9-billion (RM67.06-billion) purchase of US Steel on Friday, dealing a probably fatal blow to the contentious merger plan after a year of review.

Biden blocks sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel

The aviation industry's transition to net-zero emissions by 2050 requires stronger government and supplier support to ease the financial burden on airlines, said Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) director general Subhas Menon.

AAPA urges govt, industry support for airlines’ net-zero 2050 goal

KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): The mixed public perceptions, particularly on social media, regarding the credibility of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) in handling high-profile cases remains a significant challenge for the entire police force in improving its service delivery.

IGP: Public continues placing trust in Malaysian police despite mixed perceptions on social media

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

The Madani government has announced a RM1.5 billion fund to accelerate the digitalisation of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide, with the goal of boosting business competitiveness.

RM1.5b to accelerate MSME digitalisation nationwide, says Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): The government does not plan to implement a congestion charge on private vehicles in Kuala Lumpur for now, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

No plans to impose congestion charge for now — Loke

NEWS reports about a potential fraud case in Singapore related to the alleged movement of Nvidia chips have triggered a selldown of Penang-based electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider Nationgate Holdings Bhd (KL:NATGATE), the sole contract manufacturer in Southeast Asia for US chip gia...

Can Nationgate keep going, with or without Nvidia?

India plans to maintain its one-million-tonne sugar export quota for the current season, according to a person familiar with the matter, easing worries about possible supply restrictions that lifted global prices last week.

India set to maintain sugar export quota as supplies comfortable

The largest bloc of far-right lawmakers elected to a German Parliament since 1945 will take up their seats on Tuesday, when a new Bundestag is inaugurated to steer Germany through its biggest diplomatic and economic crisis in decades.

Emboldened and unrepentant, Germany's far-right poised for expanded parliamentary role

A TikTok executive responsible for its core advertising business is stepping aside as part of a reorganisation, the latest management change at the company facing an April 5 deadline to reach a US sale deal.

TikTok ad executive steps down as part of reorganisation

SINGAPORE (March 25): 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

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.

(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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Cathie Wood sticks with Tesla, predicts stock to hit US$2,600

Several&nbsp;airlines&nbsp;have updated their guidance on carrying lithium batteries onboard. The batteries are in devices such as cellphones and e-cigarettes, and&nbsp;can malfunction&nbsp;to produce smoke, fire or extreme heat.

Airlines that have updated their lithium battery policies

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

Tim Kelly