SBA, Seoul Metropolitan Government Open Applications For 2026 Unicorn Startup Challenge

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Seoul Business Agency (SBA) and the Seoul Metropolitan Government have officially opened applications for the "Try Everything 2026: Seoul Unicorn Challenge", a startup competition aimed at supporting international companies seeking expansion into the South Korean market.

Bursa Malaysia Trims Losses To Open Higher, Tracking Wall Street Cues

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared yesterday’s losses to open higher on Friday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as investor sentiment improved amid easing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran.

West Asia Conflict Drags Global Air Passenger Demand Down 3.4 Pct In April 2026 -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The West Asia conflict dragged down total air passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), by 3.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in April 2026, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Global Air Cargo Demand Up 4.0 Pct In April, Led By Asia-Pacific Airlines -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Total demand of global air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres, increased by 4.0 per cent in April 2026, compared to April 2025 levels (4.0 per cent for international operations), according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Supermax's Associate Company To Establish US$50 Mln Medical Glove Facility In Brazil

YTL Corp 3Q Net Profit Falls To RM325.99 Mln, Revenue Rises To RM7.57 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- YTL Corporation Bhd’s (YTL Corp) net profit decreased to RM325.99 million in the third quarter ended March 31, 2026 (3Q FY2026) from RM432.63 million in the same quarter last year. 

CIMB In Strategic Partnership With China Merchants Bank To Expand Cross-border Banking Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- CIMB Bank Bhd and China Merchants Bank Co Ltd have established a strategic partnership to offer cross-border solutions and support the expansion of end-to-end banking services across China, Malaysia, and ASEAN.

AIFA Files Form 8-K With Additional Details On Planned HyalRoute Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- All In FutureTech Alliance Inc (AIFA) announced it has filed a Current Report on Form 8-K with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission providing supplemental information on its previously announced plan to acquire HyalRoute Fiber Optic Group (HyalRoute) at US$10.00 per share. (US$1 = RM3.96)

Positive For PCG If Petronas Assumes Full Control Of PPC - CGS International

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The implications will be enormously positive for Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) if Petronas eventually seek full integration of Pengerang Petrochemical Co Sdn Bhd (PPC), as PPC is expected to continue delivering large losses for PCG.

Uni-Fuels Posts Higher Q1 Revenue, Raises Full-Year 2026 Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited (Uni-Fuels) reported a 64 per cent year-on-year increase in first-quarter (Q1) revenue to US$83.2 million for the period ended March 31, 2026, driven by stronger marine fuel trading volumes and expanded commercial activities, while also raising its full-year revenue guidance. (US$1 = RM3.96)

APO 68th Governing Body Meeting Advances Vision 2030 Agenda

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) convened its 68th Governing Body Meeting (GBM) in New Delhi, India, from May 20 to 22, as member economies discussed implementation of APO Vision 2030 and the organisation’s Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) framework.

Beyond The Plate: Malaysia’s Culinary Talents Could Be Next Soft Power Asset

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s multicultural food heritage may hold greater strategic value than many realise.