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Exclusive-US military officials required to sign NDAs tied to Latin America mission, sources say

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:51:00 +08:00

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. military officials involved with President Donald Trump's expanding operations in Latin America have been asked to sign non-disclosure agreements, three U.S. officials say, a development that raises new questions about a military buildup that Venezuela fears may lead to an invasion. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/29/exclusive-us-military-officials-required-to-sign-ndas-tied-to-latin-america-mission-sources-say">Read full story</a>

13 pct of German retirees staying in work: Destatis

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:36:00 +08:00

BERLIN, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- About 13 percent of German retirees aged 65 to 74 remained employed last year, according to preliminary figures released Tuesday by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/29/13-pct-of-german-retirees-staying-in-work-destatis">Read full story</a>

40 Kenyan public servants graduate from Huawei-sponsored training program

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:06:00 +08:00

NAIROBI, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Forty Kenyan state officers on Tuesday graduated from a training program sponsored by Chinese telecoms firm Huawei and partners to enhance their capacity in protecting the country's digital infrastructure. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/29/40-kenyan-public-servants-graduate-from-huawei-sponsored-training-program">Read full story</a>

Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka says US revokes his visa

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:01:00 +08:00

LAGOS (Reuters) -Nigeria's Nobel Prize-winning author Wole Soyinka said on Tuesday the United States had revoked his non-immigrant visa issued last year and he was told to re-apply if he wished to try again to visit the U.S. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/29/nigerian-nobel-laureate-wole-soyinka-says-us-revokes-his-visa">Read full story</a>

18 killed, 18 missing as boat capsizes off Libya's west coast

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:52:00 +08:00

TRIPOLI, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- A total of 18 migrants were killed, 92 rescued and 18 more missing after their boat capsized off Libya's western city of Zawiya early Tuesday morning, Libya's Ambulance and Emergency Service said. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/28/18-killed-18-missing-as-boat-capsizes-off-libya039s-west-coast">Read full story</a>

Indian capital conducts first cloud seeding exercise to induce rainfall

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:47:00 +08:00

NEW DELHI, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Authorities in the Indian capital territory of Delhi on Tuesday conducted the first cloud seeding exercise to induce rainfall and mitigate the ongoing air pollution, officials said. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/28/indian-capital-conducts-first-cloud-seeding-exercise-to-induce-rainfall">Read full story</a>

Forum on dialogue, cooperation for global young entrepreneurs opens in east China

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:46:00 +08:00

HANGZHOU, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- A forum on dialogue and cooperation for global young entrepreneurs opened on Tuesday in Anji City, east China's Zhejiang Province, drawing over 260 attendees from around the world. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/28/forum-on-dialogue-cooperation-for-global-young-entrepreneurs-opens-in-east-china">Read full story</a>

Economic Watch: Forum sheds light on China's financial policy priorities for coming years

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:42:00 +08:00

BEIJING, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2025 is taking place in downtown Beijing from Oct. 27 to 30, with eminent guests participating in heated discussions on a broad range of topics, including global economic development trends, financial governance, fintech, green innovation, and risk control and supervision. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/28/economic-watch-forum-sheds-light-on-china039s-financial-policy-priorities-for-coming-years">Read full story</a>

Across China: Pearls and socks: East China city's dual global triumphs

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:40:00 +08:00

HANGZHOU, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- In the small county-level city of Zhuji, east China's Zhejiang Province, two seemingly unrelated goods categories, pearls and socks, have not only thrived but achieved remarkable success, becoming two of China's most notable industries. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/28/across-china-pearls-and-socks-east-china-city039s-dual-global-triumphs">Read full story</a>

World Insights: China-ASEAN FTA 3.0 fuels free trade, economic integration

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:38:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- China and ASEAN signed the Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol here on Tuesday, marking a new milestone for their deepening cooperation and economic integration. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/28/world-insights-china-asean-fta-30-fuels-free-trade-economic-integration">Read full story</a>

Khazanah has invested over RM6bil in developing Medini Iskandar, Desaru Coast - MoF

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:16:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Khazanah Nasional Bhd has invested over RM6 billion in the development of Medini Iskandar and Desaru Coast in Johor to date, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/28/khazanah-has-invested-over-rm6bil-in-developing-medini-iskandar-desaru-coast---mof">Read full story</a>

Yinson Renewables, YTL expand into New Zealand's renewable energy, tourism sectors

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:56:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Yinson Renewables and YTL Corp Bhd are expanding into New Zealand with major investments in the country's renewable energy and tourism sectors. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/28/yinson-renewables-ytl-expand-into-new-zealand039s-renewable-energy-tourism-sectors">Read full story</a>

Dufu Technology returns to the black in 3Q25

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:33:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Dufu Technology Corp Bhd returned to the black in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q25) reporting net profit of RM10.5mil from a loss of RM3.2mil in 3Q24. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/28/dufu-technology-returns-to-the-black-in-3q25">Read full story</a>

Avillion appoints Yeo Tek Ling as CEO/MD

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:20:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Avillion Bhd has appointed Yeo Tek Ling, 66, as its new chief executive officer/managing director, effective Oct 28, 2025. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/28/avillion-appoints-yeo-tek-ling-as-ceomd">Read full story</a>

Oriental posts higher net profit of RM122.75mil for FY25

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:35:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Oriental Interest Bhd recorded a higher net profit of RM122.75 million for the financial year ended Aug 31, 2025 (FY2025), compared with RM85.21 million in the same period last year. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/28/oriental-posts-higher-net-profit-of-rm12275mil-for-fy25">Read full story</a>

Alpha IVF confident of growth in FY26 amid regional expansion

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:14:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Alpha IVF Group Bhd remains confident of sustaining its growth trajectory for the financial year ending May 31, 2026 (FY26), supported by rising patient demand and the opening of new centres. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/28/alpha-ivf-confident-of-growth-in-fy26-amid-regional-expansion">Read full story</a>

Ringgit ends higher as Malaysia concludes Asean summit on high note

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:57:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, lifted by positive market sentiment as Malaysia concluded the ASEAN Summit on a strong note amid optimism over recent trade collaborations with the United States. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/28/ringgit-ends-higher-as-malaysia-concludes-asean-summit-on-high-note">Read full story</a>

SkyGate Solutions to sell Bayan Lepas factory for RM39.8mil

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:43:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: SkyGate Solutions Bhd's subsidiary, SkyGate Integration Sdn Bhd has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Ambu Sdn Bhd to dispose of its factory building in Bayan Lepas, Penang for RM39.8mil. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/28/skygate-solutions-to-sell-bayan-lepas-factory-for-rm398mil">Read full story</a>

Hasli Hashim named new chairman of Affin Hwang IB

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:17:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Affin Bank Bhd (ABB) has announced the appointment of Hasli Hashim as the new chairman of Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd (AHIB), its wholly owned subsidiary, effective Oct 23, 2025. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/28/hasli-hashim-named-new-chairman-of-affin-hwang-ib">Read full story</a>

Sunway REIT to dispose of Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya for RM60mil

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:06:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust (Sunway REIT) has signed a conditional sale and purchase agreement with Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd's subsidiary, Sunway Medical Centre Penang Sdn Bhd (SMCPSB), to dispose of assets in Penang for RM60 million. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/28/sunway-reit-to-dispose-of-sunway-hotel-seberang-jaya-for-rm60mil">Read full story</a>

Letting the young live in luxury

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +08:00

Affordable living quarters has long been a problem in South-East Asia, particularly among young people. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2024/10/05/letting-the-young-live-in-luxury">Read full story</a>

Making parking a cruise

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +08:00

It's an all-too familiar story in Malaysia. Urban centres that are choked with vehicles, traffic jams and lots of time spent driving in search of a parking spot, which in turn contributes to further congestion. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2024/09/28/making-parking-a-cruise">Read full story</a>

Notti makes good with pet nutrition

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +08:00

Data from Fortune Business Insights reveals that the global pet food market was valued around US$120bil last year. The segment is projected to grow to US$193bil within the next decade, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 5%. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2024/09/21/notti-makes-good-with-pet-nutrition">Read full story</a>

Serving up a platter of health

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +08:00

It's an alarming statistic. Over 54% of Malaysian adults are either overweight or obese, a sharp rise of nearly 10% since 2011, according to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2024/09/14/serving-up-a-platter-of-health">Read full story</a>

America’s top stock picker Benjamin sees beauty in chips

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +08:00

Snce the beginning of the century, when he started following the industry that makes silicon and germanium, whose units are measured in a billionth of a meter, or a nanometer, Adam Benjamin has helped investors profit from the smartest part of the world. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2023/12/30/americas-top-stock-picker-benjamin-sees-beauty-in-chips">Read full story</a>

A helping hand for local SMEs on their halal journey

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:30:00 +08:00

Alliance Bank provides RM400mil Shariah-compliant financing to accelerate SMEs’ growth in the halal industry. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2022/11/08/a-helping-hand-for-local-smes-on-their-halal-journey">Read full story</a>

Be one of Malaysia’s Growth Champions

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:41:00 +08:00

LOCAL companies now have the opportunity to be recognised as a leading organisation based on their revenue growth in Malaysia <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/10/29/be-one-of-malaysias-growth-champions">Read full story</a>

SMEs can now seek financing from MFA

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) facing cash flow problems can seek alternative financing from a RM5bil fund offered by 25 registered financiers under the Malaysian Factors Association (MFA). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/09/24/smes-can-now-seek-financing-from-mfa">Read full story</a>

Furniture sold online, with a twist

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +08:00

Cuura.space targets property owners to refurbish their units affordably and quickly for the rental market <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/08/27/furniture-sold-online-with-a-twist">Read full story</a>

Small business owners receive help to thrive

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +08:00

Women entrepreneurs get assistance from US-based NGO through business coaching and networking sessions. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2022/07/19/small-business-owners-receive-help-to-thrive">Read full story</a>