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Gaw Capital Partners and GFH Partners Form JV to Develop UAE Industrial and Logistics Development Platform

A file photo of a heavy‑crude plant run by Venezuela’s PDVSA in the Orinoco belt near Cabrutica, Anzoategui, April 16, 2015. — Reuters pic

Oil prices slip as US seizure of Venezuela’s Maduro raises oversupply fears

The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Monday as global risk appetite turned more cautious. — Reuters pic

Cautious investors lift greenback, ringgit opens lower amid global uncertainty

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Hong Kong Life Sciences Scholarship Awards: Sowing Today, Cultivating Future Leaders Tomorrow

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Global Youth Multicultural Forum Highlights Xizang Culture in Singapore and Malaysia

Opec  members are expected to stick with its current oil production plan despite the political upsets since the year began. — Reuters pic

After biggest yearly dive in prices since 2020, Opec+ to keep oil production steady amid global political turmoil

The Johor state government continues to empower future talent through the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Johor Talent Development Council (JTDC) and international partners, including Alibaba-related companies, to implement the AI Design Training Programme. — Reuters pic

Johor signs MoU with Alibaba-linked firms to boost AI talent development, says state exco

The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) is stepping up efforts to support the global expansion of Malaysian exporters, with its 2026 roadmap outlining 203 high-impact trade promotion programmes. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Matrade unveils 2026 roadmap with 203 programmes to boost Malaysian exporters’ global reach

Penang officials said the revised approach prioritises shore excursions, time spent on land and local spending rather than headline arrival numbers. — Bernama pic

Penang shifts cruise strategy from headcount to higher onshore spending

US President Donald Trump yesterday blocked US photonics firm HieFo Corp’s US$3 million (RM12.1 million) acquisition of assets in New Jersey-based aerospace and defence specialist Emcore, citing national security and China-related concerns. — Reuters pic

Trump blocks US chips deal over national security, China concerns

The ringgit is expected to continue strengthening against the US dollar next week, supported by favourable interest rate differentials and stronger domestic economic fundamentals. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Ringgit poised to extend gains next week as resilient economy, policy stability underpin strength

Bursa Malaysia is expected to see an uptrend next week as market participation and liquidity are likely to rise after being subdued amid holiday-shortened trading, said an economist. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Bursa Malaysia expected to trend higher next week as investors return from holiday break

This combination of file photographs created on January 2, 2026 shows the logo of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD (Top) displayed at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show at the Impact Arena convention venue in Bangkok on March 24, 2025  and a photograph of the logo of Tesla on the body of a car parked in Warsaw on October 23, 2025. Tesla’s sales fell in 2025, the company reported yesterday, ceding its position as the world’s biggest electric vehicle maker for the year to Chinese auto giant BYD. — AFP pic

Tesla loses EV crown to China’s BYD as 2025 sales slip 8pc

Meta, owner of the two social media platforms, feared Japan would soon force it to verify the identity of all its advertisers, internal documents reviewed by Reuters show. The step would likely reduce fraud but also cost the company revenue. — Reuters pic

‘Not findable’: Meta devised global ‘playbook’ to stall scam‑ad regulations in Japan, Europe, US and beyond, documents show

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Hong Kong Tech Exhibits Immense Potential at CES 2026 with 61 Tech Companies Ready for Global Markets

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BTL Hong Kong gathers 300 doctors and Linda Chung at "Mindful Beauty" Regional Summit in Phu Quoc in 2025