Dirty dealings. Corporate battles. Consumer woes. Here are five things you need to know today.

1. The US is looking into whether DeepSeek has been using chips that are banned from export to China.

2. Analysts remain positive on CIMB Group Holdings even as they predict softer fourth quarter results.

3. Putrajaya gives the green light for the RM60 million expansion of the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport in Ipoh.

4. DXN Holdings says it is terminating its plan to develop a medicine facility and a wellness centre.

5. The new minimum wage order of RM1,700 a month will come into effect starting Saturday.