
Local & World Business News

Silicon Valley hiring in turmoil after new H-1B visa fees spur offshoring talk
Confusion around the US$100,000 levy are already leading companies to pause recruitment, budgeting and workforce plans.
World Business

Asian markets struggle as focus turns to US inflation

Vietnam’s PM calls for more housing to cool real estate prices
Around 80 percent of Indonesian exports to the EU will be tariff-free after the deal comes into force by 2027.
The US planemaker could sell up to 500 jets, marking a major breakthrough amid stalled orders and US-China trade tensions.
A tech surge has lifted chip sectors in Asia, pushing South Korean stocks 0.2% higher after nearly 9% gains this month.
X-Press Feeders believes a payment would have wide-ranging implications for global shipping and set a dangerous precedent.
Local Business

RM1bil ‘Auto City’ being developed in Negeri Sembilan

2026 budget to boost sale of homes by 3-5%, says property firm
Chief statistician says 59.7% of 573 items in the department’s consumer price index basket recorded price increases last month.
The main index climbs 3.65 points to 1,606.99, with a positive market breadth as gainers outnumber losers.
The local note strengthens to 4.1885/4.2085 amid market confidence in the government’s fiscal stance.
TA Research issues ‘sell’ calls on Sime Darby Bhd, Bermaz Auto and MBM Resources Bhd.