Malaysia's improved standing in the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking reflects the country's strengthening economic fundamentals.

As Southeast Asia and the Middle East ramp up investments in autonomous driving and AI-powered transportation, VinFast is positioning itself at the intersection of today’s EV market and tomorrow’s mobility ecosystem.

The local rubber glove industry is entering the second half of 2026 (2H26) from its strongest position since the post-pandemic downturn, according to BIMB Research.

Asian stocks fell on Friday amid some doubts over upcoming peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, while high-flying technology and chipmaking shares reversed early gains to trade lower. 

Stocks in Asia climbed to a record high as optimism that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will restore oil flows and curb inflation pressures buoyed risk appetite.

The dollar on Thursday surged to its highest since mid-May 2025, a day after the Federal Reserve projected at least one quarter-point rate hike this year. A breakthrough in U.S. and Iranian diplomacy boosted risk sentiment but did little to dent the currency.