Govt launches Visit Selangor Year 2025 with festival, concert

Oil prices top $100 a barrel as Houthi Red Sea attacks escalate, sparking market turmoil and raising inflation concerns.

A Secret Service agent assigned to US Vice President JD Vance is investigated for allegedly leaking details about a military helicopter request for his son's golf lesson.

Malaysia stands firm on sovereignty and rejects misleading claims linking criticism of Israel to anti-semitism, says former senator.

RZOLV Technologies has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Argentina-based Alkemio Bioscience to jointly develop an integrated modular platform for recovering, separating and refining rare earth elements and critical minerals, paving the way for pilot-scale validation and commercial deployment.

The Naka Island, Phuket, will host the "Luxury Dining Series: Across the Table" from 12–15 August 2026, featuring Michelin-starred chefs, renowned mixologists and immersive culinary experiences that celebrate fine dining, Thai hospitality and the island's rich culture.

Shopee Malaysia has introduced new seller growth initiatives under Shopee Lindung Niaga, including fee waivers, reduced commission rates, free advertising credits and fulfilment incentives to help local MSMEs start, scale and grow sustainably.

Watsons has launched "Watsons Evergreen" in collaboration with the Pantone Color Institute to celebrate its 185th anniversary, introducing a signature colour that represents trusted care, everyday vitality and the brand's enduring connection with customers across global markets.

STAMPEDE has launched 11,000 free business pages to help Singapore F&B operators adopt AI-powered loyalty programmes, enabling hawkers, cafés and restaurants to improve customer retention, referrals and repeat visits without complex technology or additional hardware.

Market research consultancy Alylytiq LLP today announced the launch of Automytiq, a suite of AI-powered research solutions designed to make professional-grade market insights accessible to Singapore's small and medium-sized enterprises.

Thailand recorded US$43.6 billion in investment applications during the first half of 2026, led by AI data centres, digital infrastructure and renewable energy projects, strengthening its position as a key Southeast Asian hub for technology, manufacturing and foreign direct investment.

THE Malaysia Global Business Forum hosted the MGBF Golden Quill Media Awards in Kuala Lumpur on May 2, 2019, on the eve of World Press Freedom Day.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Five men were arrested while they were playing poker at Jalan Penchala 7, Kampung Sungai Penchala early today. Brickfields Police chief ACP Zairul...

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HONG KONG: Hong Kong started conducting mass coronavirus tests on Tuesday, a health scheme that has been swept up in the political debate dividing the city, whe...