Vertex Material Valued At US$7 Bln, Targets Nasdaq Listing In 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysian advanced-materials company developing copper-composite materials for industrial applications Vertex Material has emerged as a new unicorn, achieving a valuation of approximately US$7 billion (US$1=RM4.08) and is targeting a listing on Nasdaq in 2027.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As US Bond Yields, Fed Tightening Concerns Weigh

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index closed lower today after a choppy trading session amid concerns over elevated United States (US) bond yields and the possibility of further monetary tightening by the US Federal Reserve, said an analyst.

Univar Solutions Expands Dow Distribution Agreement In North America

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Univar Solutions USA LLC (Univar Solutions), through its Ingredients + Specialties (I+S) from the Univar Solutions division, has expanded its agreement with Dow to distribute speciality ingredients for homecare and industrial cleaning applications across the United States and Canada.

Gradiant Secures US$300 Mln In New Water Contracts For US Semiconductor Fabs

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Boston-headquartered Gradiant has announced US$300 million in new contracts from major United States (US) semiconductor manufacturing customers since the beginning of 2026, covering five fabrication sites in New York, Virginia, Idaho and Utah. (US$1 = RM4.08)

Univar Solutions Listed In TIME’s Best Companies For Future Leaders 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Univar Solutions LLC (Univar Solutions), a global solutions provider to users of speciality ingredients and chemicals, has been recognised on TIME’s distinguished list of Best Companies for Future Leaders 2026.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Lower Vs US Dollar After Hawkish FOMC Outcome

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday as the greenback strengthened following a hawkish outcome from the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting overnight.

BMD Gold Futures Close Lower In Line With US COMEX Counterparts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) closed lower today following the decline in gold futures on the United States Commodity Exchange (US COMEX).

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker regional rubber futures, a dealer said.

Gold To Stay At US$4,000-US$5,000 Range Over Next Few Years -- Malaysia Gold Association

BATU KAWAN, 15 Sept (Bernama) -- Gold prices are expected to remain range-bound between US$4,000 and US$5,000 per troy ounce over the next one to two years, with the precious metal currently trading at around US$4,350 per troy ounce, said the Malaysia Gold Association. 

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Broad-based Selling, Cautious Sentiment

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained easier at midday, with broad-based selling seen throughout the morning trading session.

Corgan Adds Ben Dawson To Singapore Office, Expanding APAC Aviation Practice

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Global architecture and design firm, Corgan has appointed Ben Dawson as Aviation & Transportation Studio Leader in its Singapore office, expanding aviation practice in Asia-Pacific (APAC).

Gold Futures Close Lower, Tracking Losses In US COMEX

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, following the decline in gold futures on the United States Commodity Exchange (US COMEX).