(Nov 9): Production was halted on Sunday at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, one of the largest in the Kurdistan region, following a "suspected" drone attack, joint field operator Dana Gas said in a statement.

Iraq's Khor Mor gas field suspends output after drone attack, operator says

While nine months is not a long time for a new index, it can still provide useful insight into whether it is capturing the characteristics it was designed to identify.

In the first nine months of the year, the Bursa Malaysia Quality 50 Index (BMQ) has gained 9.4%. Over the same period, ...

Has the Bursa Malaysia Quality 50 Index passed its first real test?

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	Geopolitical tensions, port congestion and rising oil prices are expected to keep shipping rates elevated into 2027
	Budget 2027’s extended tax exemption and lower stamp du...

Shipping cost crunch persists

BENGALURU (Nov 9): Taiwan stocks rose more than 6% on Monday, underpinned by chipmakers, after the government activated its stock stabilisation fund following a steep selloff last week that wiped trillions of dollars from global markets.

Taiwan shares rally 6% as stabilisation fund, chipmakers spark recovery

SEOUL (Nov 9): South Korea's antitrust regulator said on Monday it was imposing a 300.9 billion won (US$220.59 million) fine on e-commerce firm Coupang for abusing its dominant position in the food delivery market.

South Korea fines Coupang US$220 mil for abusing dominance in food delivery market

NEW DELHI/PERTH (Nov 9): Oil prices were steady on Monday after US President Donald Trump downplayed the likelihood of new strikes on Iran, though attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz kept supply concerns in focus.

Oil steadies after Trump signals restraint on Iran, Hormuz risks persist

(Nov 9): Nvidia Corp shares dropped after the company’s board launched an investigation into chief executive officer Jensen Huang, following his admission of an affair with a woman identified in a series of reports as a suspected Chinese spy.

Nvidia shares slip as Huang affair spurs board probe

BEIJING (Nov 9): China on Monday extended the suspension of its additional tariff of 24% on US imports and the suspension of special port fees on US-linked ships for two months.

China extends suspensions of 24% tariff on US goods, port fees on US ships for two months

HONG KONG (Nov 9): Asian markets and US equity futures had an upbeat start on Monday, edging into positive territory after a wild week when tech-heavy markets in Asia suffered some of their steepest falls in years over AI.

Asian stocks bounce as AI, Mideast jitters recede; dollar firm on Fed bets

Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani called out the elephant in the room when he questioned in Parliament why manufacturers who are earning lucrative profits are still reluctant to offer local workers RM2,000 a month — preferring instead to maintain starting salaries at the RM1,700 minimum wage.

Frankly Speaking: Make the wages make economic sense for locals

(Nov 9):&nbsp;In a 257-word memo to employees, Nvidia Corp&nbsp;chief executive officer Jensen Huang left no doubt that the chip colossus was embroiled in a crisis like none before in its three-decade history.&nbsp;

Nvidia CEO’s affair engulfs AI giant in Chinese spying probe

Malaysia is producing more tertiary graduates. Yet, many of them work in jobs that do not require their qualifications (or even a qualification), earn modest salaries and struggle to find the careers they expected. Meanwhile, employers complain that they cannot find people with the skills they need.

Tong's Portfolio — More graduates. Where are the good jobs?

DOHA (Nov 9): Malaysia is considering accelerating its quantum migration process to strengthen national data security amid advances in quantum computing technology that are expected to pose new challenges to cybersecurity systems.

Fahmi: Malaysia considers accelerating quantum migration to boost data security

HONG KONG (Nov 9): Asian markets and US equity futures had an upbeat start on Monday, edging into positive territory after a wild week when tech-heavy markets in Asia suffered some of their steepest falls in years over AI.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 9): While Malaysia’s inflation rate has moderated, the easing trend does not necessarily translate into a lower cost of living for households, highlighting the difference between changes in consumer prices and the actual affordability of everyday necessities.

BNM: Lower inflation does not mean lower cost of living, CPI only tells part of story

(Nov 8): US&nbsp;President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he thinks he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at an Apec leaders' summit in China next week and discuss ending the war in Iran and denuclearisation.

Trump thinks he will meet Xi and Putin at China Apec summit

BEIJING (Nov 9): China on Monday extended the suspension of its additional tariff of 24% on US imports and the suspension of special port fees on US-linked ships for two months.

NEW DELHI/PERTH (Nov 9): Oil prices were steady on Monday after US President Donald Trump downplayed the likelihood of new strikes on Iran, though attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz kept supply concerns in focus.

SYDNEY/BENGALURU (Nov 9): ANZ&nbsp;fell short of expectations for net interest margin and net interest income on Monday, dragging on its share price, as its CEO warned that global competition for capital from AI and other sectors would keep interest rates higher for longer.

ANZ misses some expectations, warns capital competition to keep rates higher

THERE are around 137 living languages spoken in Malaysia, depending on how you count them.

Commentary: From Manglish to Bahasa Rojak in one sentence: Is AI ready for real conversations?

WASHINGTON/CAIRO (Nov 8): US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran as long as talks to end the conflict progress, even as both countries reported that shipping had been hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says he is highly unlikely to order Iran strikes if talks progress

Country Heights Holdings Bhd (KL:CHHB) has failed to draw bidders for two of its forced auctions this year. The latest was for a 667,147 sq ft leasehold parcel in Mukim Petaling owned by Mines Waterfront Business Park (in liquidation) that had a reserve price of RM152.77 million.

Frankly Speaking: Why auctions of Country Heights assets failed

The week ahead will get off to a slow start as the Deepavali public holiday falls on Monday, but will heat up towards the end of the week with the 16th Melaka state election on Saturday, Nov 14.

The Week Ahead: Melaka state election, lame-duck US Congress session to steal spotlight

The Ministry of Finance recently revealed that the government’s remaining net financial burden arising from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) is estimated at RM20.1 billion, assuming no further recovery of funds or assets.

Frankly Speaking: As elections loom, remember the cost of bad governance

BENGALURU (Nov 9): Gold rose more than 1% on Monday as softer oil prices eased inflation concerns, while investors awaited key US inflation data and fresh signals from the Federal Reserve on its policy outlook.

Gold rises over 1% as softer oil prices ease inflation worries

BEIJING (Nov 9): China's producer inflation accelerated to its fastest rate in nearly four-1/2 years in October as higher global oil prices raised manufacturing costs, even as consumer inflation cooled amid weak domestic demand, data showed on Monday.

China's factory-gate inflation at fastest in nearly four-1/2 years in October, while CPI rise moderates

(Nov 9):&nbsp;The Philippine economy unexpectedly slowed for a fifth straight quarter, raising questions about the central bank’s rate-hike cycle and heaping pressure on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Philippine economic slump worsens on Iran war, bad weather

(Nov 9):&nbsp;Nvidia Corp&nbsp;shares dropped after the company’s board launched an investigation into chief executive officer Jensen Huang, following his admission of an affair with a woman identified in a series of reports as a suspected Chinese spy.

SEOUL (Nov 9): South Korea expects contracted deliveries of Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) to proceed without disruption despite a controversy surrounding the chipmaker's chief executive Jensen Huang, Seoul's deputy science minister said on Monday.

South Korea says Nvidia issues won't affect contracted GPU supplies

Last week, Minister of Human Resources Datuk Seri R Ramanan revealed that 864 high-profile individuals, who included prominent figures, members of parliament and state assemblymen, had been identified as failing to pay Social Security Organisation (Socso) contributions for their domestic workers.

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