UNITED NATIONS (Sept 22): US President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that he could annihilate Iran if there is no deal to end the war, but also suggested an agreement could come soon amid a diplomatic push at the United Nations.

"I have a big decision ...

Trump threatens to annihilate Iran as diplomats push for deal at UN

(Sept 22): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent could become President Donald Trump’s new AI czar, a source familiar with the discussions said on Tuesday, as fears grow among lawmakers in Washington about the risks posed by AI technology.

US Treasury secretary could take on AI czar role — Reuters

Kinza, one of the fastest-growing Saudi soft-drink brands in the Middle East, will participate in the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 23 to 26 September 2026, seeking local manufacturing and distribution partners in Indonesia, Malaysia and several other Southeast Asian countries as the brand accelerates its next phase of international growth.

KINZA TARGETS SOUTHEAST ASIAN GROWTH FOLLOWING STRONG SUCCESS IN SAUDI ARABIA AND THE MIDDLE EAST

SYDNEY (Sept 23): The Trump administration has criticised Australia's proposed social media algorithm reforms, which would give users the option to choose the content on their feeds, warning that Washington would likely view them as "facilitating censorship".

US warns Australia's social media algorithm reforms risk 'facilitating censorship'

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 23): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) raised its 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts for Malaysia on robust technology exports, while revising up its 2027 inflation projection as El Niño is expected to keep prices elevated.

ADB raises Malaysia's 2026 and 2027 GDP forecasts on robust tech exports; lifts 2027 inflation outlook on El Niño

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Sept 23, 2026

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

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Sept 23, 2026 

Sustainability hasn’t retreated, but its progress has fractured into winners and laggards, and CEOs must build conviction rather than assume uniform momentum, according to Bain and Company’s 2026 CEO Sustainability Report.

US$2.4 tril in green investment, yet most sectors are being left behind

(Sept 23): Asian stocks were poised to extend their winning streak after chipmakers drove the Nasdaq 100 to its first record since June, while falling oil prices provided a further boost amid hopes for progress toward ending the war with Iran.

Asian stocks set to extend gains as tech rallies

Oil extended losses as the US flagged progress in talks with Iran to end their war, and Saudi Arabia moved to restart a key pipeline. West Texas Intermediate for November fell below US$90 a barrel after losing more than 10% over the previous five days, while Brent settled above US$99

Oil extends slump on Iran talks optimism, Saudi pipeline restart

The Court of Appeal on Tuesday delivered three unanimous rulings in the ongoing marital dispute between Supermax Corp Bhd (KL:SUPERMX) founders Datuk Seri Stanley Thai and his wife Datin Seri Cheryl Tan Bee Geok.

Stanley Thai cleared of contempt as wife succeeds in lifting asset freeze, winding-up ban

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

Cuscapi, Zetrix AI, Sunway Healthcare, Eco World, SD Guthrie, MMAG, NexG, Country Heights, OGX, Maybulk & Oriental Interest

The Attorney General's Chambers has stated that the Negeri Sembilan state executive council has no legal authority to suspend the duties of the state secretary and state legal adviser.

No legal authority for Negeri Sembilan exco to suspend state secretary, state legal adviser — AGC

Tremors from a weak magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor, at 4.55pm on Tuesday were felt across four states, as well as Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur.

Quake off Batu Pahat: Tremors felt across Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Klang Valley

A weak 4.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor, on Tuesday afternoon startled residents in several areas, with some initially mistaking the brief tremors for vibrations caused by heavy vehicles passing nearby.

Earthquake off Batu Pahat: Residents thought tremors caused by lorries

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for complete economic isolation of Iran, showing no intention to resume talks at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly but saying he believed a deal would be done after the US midterm elections in November.

Trump urges complete isolation of Iran, expects deal after election

Glencore plc last month told Mizuho Bank Ltd that it believes Radiant World fraudulently generated email correspondence purporting to show that the Switzerland-based commodities trader planned to pay back the Japanese lender nearly US$100 million (RM407.5&nbsp;million), according to a legal filing obtained by Bloomberg News.

Radiant World sent Mizuho fake Glencore email, court filing says

The Nasdaq hit an intraday record high on Tuesday, underpinned by gains in heavyweight technology stocks and potential negotiations over the Iran conflict, while declines in big banks limited broader market gains.

Nasdaq hits intraday record high as tech stocks regain footing

Oil extended losses as the US flagged progress in talks with Iran to end their war, and Saudi Arabia moved to restart a key pipeline.&nbsp;West Texas Intermediate for November fell below US$90 a barrel after losing more than 10% over the previous five days, while Brent settled above US$99

Nvidia Corp’s sinking stock valuation is sending a warning signal about the chipmaker’s prospects for maintaining its booming profit growth.

Nvidia’s stock is flashing a warning sign as valuation falls

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

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 22): Carimin Petroleum Bhd (KL:CARIMIN) has made Sealink International Bhd (KL:SEALINK) an associate company after increasing its Sealink stake to 25.3%.

This development comes about three months after Carimin's proposal to take Sealink private lapsed. &nbsp; &nbsp;</...

 Carimin makes Sealink an associate by upping stake to 25.3%  

(Sept 23):&nbsp;Asian stocks were poised to extend their winning streak after chipmakers drove the Nasdaq 100 to its first record since June, while falling oil prices provided a further boost amid hopes for progress toward ending the war with Iran.

Apple Inc is developing a screenless health and fitness tracker similar to Whoop Inc’s wrist-worn device, part of an effort to rethink its smartwatch lineup and add new wearable technologies.

Apple developing new fitness tracker aimed at rivalling Whoop — Bloomberg

Wendy’s Co said it terminated the rights of one of its largest US franchisees to continue operating its 314 locations, which the burger chain said could be taken over by corporate or new operators.

Wendy’s says bankrupt franchisee lost brand rights to stores

President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed bringing up the detention of Hong Kong tycoon and democracy activist Jimmy Lai when the US leader meets China’s Xi Jinping later this week.

Trump, Burnham discussed bringing up Jimmy Lai with China’s Xi

Sustainability hasn’t retreated, but its progress has fractured into winners and laggards, and CEOs must build conviction rather than assume uniform momentum, according to Bain and Company’s 2026 CEO Sustainability Report.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 23): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) raised its 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts for Malaysia on robust technology exports, while revising up its 2027 inflation projection as El Niño is expected to keep prices elevated.

US President Donald Trump criticised Cuba as a failed state and said freedom will be coming to the Communist-run island in an United Nations (UN) address on Tuesday that touted greater US involvement in the region.

Trump says freedom coming to Cuba in UN speech

The European Union (EU) preliminarily agreed to remove sanctions on two Russian billionaires following pressure from France and Luxembourg, making the concession in order to preserve other penalties before they expire.

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