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Malaysia’s Melaka election draws 79 candidates for 28 seats ahead of November 14 vote
Malaysia's Melaka state election campaign officially began on October 31, with 79 candidates contesting 28 legislative assembly seats. Nearly 688,000 registered voters are eligible to participate in the November 14 election, which will test established coalitions and emerging political challengers.
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) jumps 16% as AI orders double. Can earnings keep up?
Vertiv shares surged after third-quarter revenue climbed 61% and organic orders more than doubled. But with a US$93.5 billion market valuation and another major manufacturing expansion underway, the real question is whether exceptional AI infrastructure demand can sustain earnings and cash-flow growth through 2027.
Indonesia wildfires choke Southeast Asia as toxic haze sparks health crisis and foreign aid debate
Indonesia’s worst fires since 2015 have sickened more than 283,000 people and spread toxic haze across Southeast Asia. Find out why the crisis persists.
Seadrill secures $420m Indonesia drilling contract as 2027 revenue visibility strengthens
Seadrill Limited has secured a major Indonesian drilling contract and extended operations in Malaysia and Angola, giving the offshore contractor greater revenue visibility as its fleet moves toward higher-priced work.
TTM Technologies adds $400m AI investment as data-center demand accelerates
TTM Technologies plans another $400 million of AI capacity in China and Malaysia. Find out why TTMI stock fell and what investors should watch.
E&R Engineering shifts carrier tape production to Malaysia as 2026 revenue accelerates
E&R Engineering is moving part of its semiconductor packaging-material production closer to Southeast Asian customers, with its new Melaka facility targeting mass production in early 2027 while also serving as a local equipment-support hub.
Malaysia tests AirAsia contingency plans as the airline races to refinance debt
Government talks with Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air reveal the national importance of AirAsia’s network, while management points to strong demand, restored liquidity options and a sweeping cost reset.
Malaysia sends aircraft and helicopters as Indonesia battles worst wildfires in 11 years
Malaysia is sending firefighting aircraft, helicopters and personnel to Indonesia as severe Kalimantan fires worsen air quality across Southeast Asia.
Can Atome turn Grab’s loss-making financial services arm into a $500m EBITDA business?
Grab is acquiring 60% of Atome Financial for $1.49 billion in cash, adding a $1 billion loan portfolio and 25 million cumulative users. The deal accelerates consumer lending across Southeast Asia, but it also commits more capital to credit risk while Grab’s Financial Services segment is still moving toward profitability.
GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) adds Asia energy deals as valuation debate intensifies
GE Vernova has disclosed a 29.4 MW Japanese wind order alongside new Southeast Asian gas and services agreements, highlighting operating momentum even as Wall Street debates whether the stock’s valuation has moved too far ahead of earnings.