Binastra, Eco-shop, Kelington among top companies for ESG investment in 2026 - RHB IB
KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has selected five Malaysian companies, namely Binastra Corporation Bhd, Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd, Kelington Group Bhd, LAC Med Bhd, and MR DIY Group (M) Bhd, as its top environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment "Diamonds in the Rough" for 2026.
Heineken Malaysia to have new revenue avenue
Analysts say Heineken NV's restructuring to relocate large-scale production to established regional breweries in Malaysia and Vietnam, is positive for Heineken Malaysia Bhd.
"Force majeure” and its economic impact
KUALA LUMPUR: "Force majeure" is French for "major force", and in legal parlance, this means that an extraordinary event has occurred, such as the war in West Asia, which is beyond the control of a party, which excuses them from fulfilling their contract.
Emerging Markets - Asia stocks slip as oil surge fuels risk aversion; currencies sag
* Oil spike cuts short EM's two-day rebound * Dollar strengthens as inflation fears return * Asia equities face higher energy cost risk
Economic growth: IMF sees Philippines outpacing Asean average
MANILA: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the Philippine economy to grow faster than the regional average, citing reforms that could unlock stronger long-term expansion.
Malaysia must take next leap to unlock capital market's full potential
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must now take the next leap forward with renewed ambition and clarity of purpose to sustain confidence, deepen participation, and unlock the full potential of its capital market, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today.
TNB undertakes grid planning enhancements to support Malaysia's RE goals
KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Bhd is already undertaking grid planning enhancements to support higher renewable energy integration in line with Malaysia's quest to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Asean manufacturing PMI hits records 53.8 in Feb on strong new orders, output - S&P Global
KUALA LUMPUR: The ASEAN Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) hit a record high of 53.8 in February 2026, up from 52.8 in January 2026, driven by a record improvement in new orders as well as a near-record increase in output, said S&P Global.
China-Asean financial cooperation for regional prosperity
ASEAN is considered a priority area for China in its neighbourhood diplomacy and vision to build a regional community with a shared future.
Philippines pushes for stronger regional human rights cooperation in AICHR meet
The Philippines pushed for stronger regional cooperation to advance human rights in South-East Asia at a high-level Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) meeting this week.
