GDANSK (Oct 23): Norwegian aluminium producer Norsk Hydro on Friday reported a third-quarter core profit below market expectations and said it expected higher costs and lower realised metal prices at its smelting business in the fourth quarter.

Norsk Hydro flags higher smelting costs after quarterly profit miss

(Oct 23): Higgsfield Inc, an AI video startup founded by a former Snap Inc executive, said it has attracted investment from Nvidia Corp and TCV to help fund global infrastructure and hiring to capture growing demand.

AI video startup Higgsfield draws investment from Nvidia

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida), CIMB Singapore and the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) have jointly concluded the inaugural Invest Malaysia Day 2026 in Singapore.

Invest Malaysia Day 2026 highlights growth opportunities for Singapore businesses

Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, the former head of Malaysia’s stock exchange, will join Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd as its managing director and chief executive officer.

Ex-Bursa chief Umar Swift to lead Hong Leong Investment Bank

Volvo Cars said on Friday it will cut 2,500 jobs, mostly in its native Sweden, as the group seeks to slash costs amid tough competition from Chinese auto makers and as tariffs and weak demand hit sales in the United States.

Volvo Cars to cut 2,500 jobs as third quarter swings to loss

Comfort Gloves Bhd (KL:COMFORT) said on Friday it has reached a settlement with the Inland Revenue Board, ending a court battle that lasted over two years.

Comfort Gloves reaches settlement with Inland Revenue Board over tax bill

Emerging Asian equities fell on Friday, lingering near a three-month low as investors dumped regional technology stocks and piled into safe havens such as US Treasuries and the yen on worries about AI's unsustainable funding needs.

Asian stocks slide to three-month low as tech selloff spurs risk aversion

Indonesian authorities seized 1.16 tons of ketamine on a Mongolian-flagged vessel from Malaysia in the waters of North Sumatra province earlier this week, the country's national police chief Suyudi Ario Seto said on Friday.

Indonesian authorities, including the police and the customs office, apprehended the tanker in the waters of Tanjung Balai off the province earlier this week, Seto said.

Indonesia seizes 1.16 tons of ketamine on Mongolian-flagged vessel from Malaysia, police chief says

Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd plans to set up a new sukuk programme worth RM11.64 billion to support its capital expenditure requirements over the next decade.

Malaysia’s state-owned water assets firm lines up RM11.64 bil sukuk

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Canadian jet maker Bombardier was investing US$270 million in the United States, days after he dropped threats to ban the company from the country.

Trump's September threats against Bombardier became a political issue in Kansas, where it employs 1,500 people in Wichita. The threatened ban prompted calls to the White House from Kansas lawmakers, including Republican Senator Roger Marshall, who is facing a tough race in the November 3 elections.

Trump says Bombardier to invest US$270 million in the US

A former company director, Datuk Seri Liew Kok Leong, has been charged with criminal breach of trust (CBT) of over RM5.5 million funds belonging to a private limited entity, in addition to money laundering.

Former director charged with CBT for misappropriating RM5.5 mil of company funds

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to announce the dissolution of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly on Friday afternoon, paving the way for a state election.

Abang Johari expected to announce Sarawak assembly dissolution this afternoon

Foodie Media Bhd (KL:FOODIE) rose on Friday to extend a rebound from all-time lows thanks to a set of stronger-than-expected results at the social media content company.

Foodie Media extends rebound from all-time lows after results beat

Asian shares fell on Friday as concerns over the enormous funding needs of artificial intelligence (AI) hammered tech and led to the biggest daily rally in Treasuries in more than three years, with investors fleeing to sovereign bonds and safe-haven currencies.

Asian shares wobble as tech rout boosts bonds, dents rate hike bets

Johor's booming data centre industry could consume more than 90% of the additional electricity generated in Peninsular Malaysia in the next five years, raising concerns over power supply and grid infrastructure constraints, according to a report by BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.

Johor data centres could consume over 90% of peninsula's additional power generation by 2031 — BMI

Property developer KEB Bhd has priced its shares at 35 sen apiece for its ACE Market listing.

Real estate developer KEB aims to raise nearly RM80 mil from ACE Market IPO

The Trump administration is seeking to restrict American investment in Chinese biotechnology companies, potentially complicating financial ties at a time when US drugmakers are increasingly turning to China for new medicines.

US proposes curbs on investment in Chinese biotech firms

Mi Technovation Bhd (KL:MI) will report “stellar” third-quarter results following robust guidance from its soon-to-be-listed semiconductor material unit, its most bullish analyst said.

Mi Technovation’s most bullish analyst predicts ‘stellar’ 3Q

(Oct 23): Oil prices were little changed in early Asian trade on Friday, after rising 4% to a five-month high in the previous session due to concern of further energy supply disruption after Houthi attacks on top exporter Saudi Arabia.

Oil little changed as supply concern lingers amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

(Oct 23):&nbsp;Wall Street shunned stocks as a technology rout and Middle East risks drove investors to the safety of bonds, reducing bets on another Federal Reserve rate hike in 2026.

Stocks fall as AI jitters ease bets on Fed hikes

The 2% Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate payable by employers for non-Malaysian workers is relatively low, the Finance Ministry (MOF) said.

MOF: 2% EPF contribution rate for foreign workers relatively low

Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, the former head of Malaysia’s stock exchange, will join Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd as its managing director and chief executive officer.

Bestari Food Bhd has received approval from the securities regulator for its proposed listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Bestari Food gets regulator’s nod, shariah status for Main Market listing

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (PETRONAS) wholly owned subsidiary&nbsp;Petronas&nbsp;CCS Ventures Sdn&nbsp;Bhd&nbsp;(PCCSV), TotalEnergies EP CCS Malaysia and Mitsui &amp; Co&nbsp;Ltd&nbsp;have signed a joint-venture agreement (JVA) to develop the CO2 storage areas offshore Peninsular Malaysia, a key component of Malaysia's Southern Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Hub.

PETRONAS, TotalEnergies and Mitsui ink deal for carbon storage areas in southern hub

Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd plans to set up a new sukuk programme worth RM11.64 billion to support its capital expenditure requirements over the next decade.

BENGALURU (Oct 23): Gold eased on Friday, headed for its steepest weekly decline in over four months as elevated oil prices bolstered higher-for-longer interest rate expectations, while investors awaited next week's Federal Reserve policy meet.

Gold heads for steep weekly loss as oil prices fuel Fed rate concerns

There’s no end in sight for the sell-off in China’s artificial intelligence (AI) model developer stocks, with competition growing ever more heated and the threat of rival listings next year.

China's US$150 bil AI model stock slump shows no sign of easing

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 22): The remaining net financial burden borne by the government in relation to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) is estimated at RM20.1 billion, assuming no further recovery of funds or assets in the future.

MOF: Govt’s net financial burden related to 1MDB estimated at RM20.1 bil

The proposed construction of the Madani Highway connecting Seremban-Kuala Pilah-Bahau is not currently in the Works Ministry’s (KKR) plans, according to the ministry.

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