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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region's economic growth is projected to reach 3.4 per cent in 2026, up from an earlier forecast of 3.2 per cent, supported by robust technology investment and stronger trade activity.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Global aircraft manufacturer Boeing is forecasting demand for almost 5,000 new aircraft in Southeast Asia through 2045.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is expected to announce its long-range widebody aircraft replacement plans next month, said president and group chief executive officer Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- YYForce Inc (YYForce) announced it expects its revenue to grow about 22 per cent this year to US$70.0 million, driven by demand for its workforce software and robotics services in Southeast Asia. (US$1 = RM4.07)
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank has lowered its end-2027 Brent crude oil forecast to US$75 per barrel from US$85, citing improved prospects for de-escalation of the West Asia conflict and additional Gulf export capacity.
By Nor Baizura Basri
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The country’s investment cycle and external surplus are expected to give the ringgit room to strengthen next year, supported by strong economic growth, an economist says.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil inventory glut is expected to ease from this month as oil palm trees enter the low-production season, potentially stabilising crude palm oil (CPO) prices, according to research houses.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Fitness and wellness brand, Virgin Active has agreed to acquire Holmes Place Germany for 135 million euros in cash, marking its entry into Europe’s largest fitness market. (1 Euro = RM4.55)
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade cautiously next week as market players await the Malaysian Palm Oil Board’s (MPOB) October palm oil supply and demand report scheduled for release on Nov 10.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trade at a slower and weaker pace, with prices likely to trend lower amid oversupply and seasonally favourable weather conditions ahead of the monsoon.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Friday, tracking losses in regional rubber futures markets amid expectations of increased rubber production in Thailand, a dealer said.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- A potential 25-basis-point hike in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) to 3.0 per cent is expected in the first quarter of 2027 (1Q 2027) amid resilient economic growth and Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) hawkish tone on inflation, said market observers.
