Business News
Malaysia Trade Outlook Strengthens on Sustained Export Momentum
Malaysia’s exports rose 38% in July, driven by manufacturing and E&E, prompting a higher 2026 export growth forecast despite emerging year-end risks.
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Airlines
Scoot Expands China Network With New Guiyang Flights
Scoot adds three weekly Guiyang flights while increasing frequencies across key Asia-Pacific destinations to meet year-end travel demand.
Transport and logistics
FedEx Honors Founder With Airport Dedication
FedEx honors founder Frederick W. Smith with a renamed Memphis airport, global service initiative, and community events celebrating his lasting legacy.
Analyst Report
Malaysia Inflation Eases, but Cost Pressures Keep Risks Elevated
Malaysia’s inflation eased to 1.8% in July as transport costs moderated, but food, producer prices and supply risks keep the inflation outlook tilted upward.
Cars
Atlantis Automobili Named Maserati’s Official Malaysian Distributor
Atlantis Automobili takes over Maserati’s Malaysian operations, reinforcing customer confidence, aftersales support and long-term brand growth.
Economy and Business
CIMB Retains BUY As Indonesian Franchise Supports Upside
CIMB retains its BUY call with a revised RM10.00 target price, supported by resilient earnings, improving asset quality, strong dividends and embedded optionality.
Branding
Sprite Chill Brings Minty Twist to Malaysia
Sprite launches its new lemon-lime and mint variant exclusively at 7-Eleven Malaysia, offering consumers an unexpectedly cool refreshment experience.
Energy
Malaysia’s Energy Transition Shifts Towards Greater Efficiency
Malaysia’s NEEAP 2.0 targets lower energy demand by 2035, creating opportunities across energy management, efficiency upgrades, retrofits and equipment replacement.
Business News
US Job Losses Weaken Labour Market, Dimming Fed Rate Hike Prospects
US employment unexpectedly contracted in July, while steep downward revisions and weaker labour participation reinforced signs of a cooling labour market.
Business News
NTT DATA Launches Governed AI Solution for Insurance Workflows
NTT DATA has launched an AI-native insurance solution designed to transform complex workflows into governed, repeatable services while improving productivity, decisions and risk management.
Business News
Proposed US Curbs May Boost Malaysia’s Optical Supply Chain
Malaysia’s technology sector may benefit as proposed US restrictions encourage optical transceiver supply chain diversification away from China toward regional hubs.
Business News
China Services Growth Slows to Two-Year Low as Demand Weakens
China's services activity slowed to its weakest pace in nearly two years in July, reinforcing concerns over fragile domestic demand and increasing expectations for…
Stocks and Markets
Global Markets Rally as Easing U.S.-Iran Tensions Boost Investor Confidence
Global equities surged after easing U.S.-Iran tensions and strong U.S. manufacturing data lifted sentiment, while oil prices fell sharply and technology stocks powered gains…
Health and Wellness
Europe’s Heatwave Is Creating New Business Opportunities For Juice Market
Switzerland's juice market presents unique business opportunities due to rising health trends and consumer preferences for premium, fresh products.
Inflation
US Inflation Cools as Energy Prices Ease, Fed Stays Hawkish
Four Malaysian companies received six approvals for ARM technology, enhancing local innovation and positioning in the semiconductor market.
Business News
Stratus Global Eyes Growth Through Semiconductor Automation Expansion
Infomina secures a RM21.1 million JPJ contract, boosting recurring income visibility and strengthening its public sector presence.