From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
GENEVA, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Global aircraft delivery shortfalls in 2025 now total at least 5,300 aircraft, making aircraft availability one of the most significant constraints on industry growth, according to the Geneva-based International Air Transport Association (IATA).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to hold steady against the US dollar at Tuesday’s close, as markets positioned for a cautious tone as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) begins its two-day meeting today.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
GENEVA, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Asia-Pacific region is expected to remain the largest contributor to global traffic growth, with lead factors projected to reach 84.4 per cent next year - an all-time high for the region.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
GENEVA, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Global airlines are expected to set a new record of a combined total net profit of US$41 billion (US$1=RM4.11) in 2026, up from US$39.5 billion this year, while the net profit margin is expected to remain unchanged from 2025 at 3.9 per cent.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia drifted lower for most of the day but reversed earlier losses to end slightly higher on late buying as investors turned cautiously optimistic ahead of the United States Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) rate decision tomorrow.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Fitch Ratings’ affirmation of Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at BBB+ with a ‘stable’ outlook is bolstered by the country’s sterling performance across key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indicators.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Taishin Financial Holding has completed its merger with Shin Kong Financial Holding, with their asset management subsidiaries becoming the first units to finalise integration.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- A sharp acceleration in global wealth migration in 2025 is colliding with rapidly diverging private healthcare costs worldwide, making the availability and price of reliable private care a key factor for high-net-worth families deciding where to live, invest, or secure residence and citizenship.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Higher dividend payouts and return on equity (ROE) improvements will be key catalysts to the banking sector going into 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- CTBC Financial Holding president Rachael Kao has outlined the group’s digital innovation, environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, and global expansion at the Global Banking Summit 2025 in London, from Dec 2 to 4, where she was the only representative from Taiwan’s financial sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Centre for Entrepreneur Development and Research (CEDAR) - the capacity building and training arm of SME Bank - has empowered more than 3,000 micro-entrepreneurs nationwide through the “Maju Usahawan MADANI” (MUM) initiative.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is entering 2026 with its oil and gas sector still standing firm, but the ground beneath it is shifting faster than at any point in decades.
