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Philippines says Iran assures safe Hormuz passage of its vessels
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (151+ words) Philippines says Iran assures safe Hormuz passage of its vessels'The Business Times Philippines says Iran assures safe Hormuz passage of its vessels The guarantee ensures the safety of Filipino seafarers operating in the area and the nation's energy sources [MANILA]…...
Malaysia says airlines may suspend some flights on fuel costs
2+ week, 6+ day ago (187+ words) Jet fuel accounts for almost half of airlines" operating costs, Malaysia"s Transport Minister Anthony Loke says [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia said that airlines may need to suspend some flights if the Middle East war pushes fuel costs significantly higher. Jet…...
Malaysia Aviation Group seeks to double revenue, expand fleet
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (252+ words) It expects to grow to 116 aircraft by 2035, up from 90 in 2026 [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia Aviation Group, the parent and operator of Malaysia Airlines, is looking to double revenue by 2030 as the carrier boosts its premium offerings and expands capacity." The company…...
Fuel spike, Middle East crisis squeeze Malaysia Aviation Group’s bottom line despite 2025 recovery
6+ hour, 58+ min ago (882+ words) Fuel makes up 40% of cost; every US$1 rise adds RM50 million in annual cost [KUALA LUMPUR] The earnings outlook of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the operator of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, is coming under pressure from surging fuel costs and operational…...
Malaysia’s MTT Shipping shrugs off war disruptions ahead of April IPO
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (345+ words) The country's largest container shipping operator is seeking RM652 million from its listing [KUALA LUMPUR] MTT Shipping and Logistics Bhd is forging ahead with expansion plans and an April IPO, shrugging off disruptions from the Middle East war as cargo volumes…...
Cape Town housing is booming but many residents are unhappy about it
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (1139+ words) More than one-third of its residences are reserved for short-term rentals on Airbnb [CAPE TOWN, South Africa] On a Cape Town corner, two blocks from the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean, near high-end grocery stores, smash burger joints and…...
Singapore private home prices rise 0.3% in Q1, easing from 0.6% in Q4: URA flash data
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (221+ words) Non-landed prices up 1% while landed home prices fall 1.8%; prices rise most in OCR This follows a 0.6 per cent increase in Q4 last year, and full-year price growth of 3.3 per cent in 2025. Non-landed private residential prices rose 1 per cent quarter on quarter…...
Hershey to change chocolate in some disputed Reese’s items
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (387+ words) It is also changing the Kit Kat recipe for a creamier-tasting chocolate HERSHEY will change the chocolate in a small portion of its Reese's and Hershey's products, the latest twist in a squabble over its ingredients initiated by a grandson…...
Titanic tycoon Astor’s Patek Philippe watch is set for auction
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (398+ words) The pocket watch is estimated to fetch between US$300,000 and US$500,000 [CHICAGO] A Patek Philippe pocket watch carried by one of the richest men in America during the sinking of the Titanic will be auctioned for the first time, more…...
Brazil football legend Ronaldo buys US$7.8 million penthouse in Miami
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (529+ words) [MIAMI] World Cup winner Ronaldo bought a US$7.8 million penthouse in Miami's Bay Harbor Islands, records show, joining a growing list of football players who own trophy properties in the area. The purchase comes after he sold his controlling stakes…...