Malaysia’s strong ringgit squeezes export reliant glove makers

Malaysia’s strong ringgit squeezes export reliant glove makers

[ad_1] Published Fri, Jan 23, 2026 · 08:42 AM [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s world-leading producers of latex gloves are facing tightened profit margins as the nation’s strong currency bites into US dollar-denominated earnings, underscoring challenges of the nation’s exporters. “While ringgit strength lowers systemic risk at the macro level, it comes at the expense of exporter…

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AMC Networks Says CFO Patrick O’Connell Exiting For New Role Outside Media Business

AMC Networks Says CFO Patrick O’Connell Exiting For New Role Outside Media Business

[ad_1] AMC Networks Chief Financial Officer Patrick O’Connell is stepping down in order to pursue “an opportunity outside of the media industry,” the company said Thursday. In announcing the departure, the cable and streaming programmer didn’t offer details about O’Connell’s next career chapter. It noted that he will take part in the company’s upcoming fourth…

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‘Stranger Things’ Takes Nielsen’s First, Second & Third Best Weekly Streaming Totals Ever; ‘Landman,’ ‘Fallout’ & ‘Pluribus’ Get Boosts As ‘The Closer’ Hits On Netflix

‘Stranger Things’ Takes Nielsen’s First, Second & Third Best Weekly Streaming Totals Ever; ‘Landman,’ ‘Fallout’ & ‘Pluribus’ Get Boosts As ‘The Closer’ Hits On Netflix

[ad_1] U.S. audiences watched a wide range of streaming fare during the week of Christmas, which was unsurprisingly buoyed by Stranger Things, per Nielsen‘s latest streaming report. Three new episodes of the fifth and final season dropped on Christmas Day, helping the series rack up 6.89B minutes viewed from December 22 to 28. This interval’s…

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Danantara shifts into deployment era with US$12 billion war chest

Danantara shifts into deployment era with US billion war chest

[ad_1] A global bond sale is also being targeted as the Indonesian sovereign wealth fund scales up deployment Published Fri, Jan 23, 2026 · 07:51 AM [HONG KONG/SINGAPORE] Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara is ramping up deployment of about US$12 billion and preparing to tap global debt markets as it shifts from start-up mode to…

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Disney CEO Bob Iger’s FY25 Pay Jumps To $45.8 Million; Board On Track To Unveil Succession In Early 2026 Amid “Rigorous And Ongoing Evaluation” Of Candidates

Disney CEO Bob Iger’s FY25 Pay Jumps To .8 Million; Board On Track To Unveil Succession In Early 2026 Amid “Rigorous And Ongoing Evaluation” Of Candidates

[ad_1] Disney CEO Robert Iger saw is fiscal 2025 pay rise just about 12% to $48.8 million from $41.1 million the year earlier, according to the company’s annual proxy statement filed with the SEC. In a letter to shareholders, chairman James Gorman reiterated the board’s commitment to naming a successor to the CEO in early…

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From US tech to emerging markets, investors urged to diversify in volatile year

From US tech to emerging markets, investors urged to diversify in volatile year

[ad_1] Panellists highlight investment opportunities for 2026 amid geopolitical uncertainties Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer of Standard Chartered Albert Tse, CEO of Amundi South Asia Moderated by: Genevieve Cua, Wealth Editor, The Business Times Cua: What do you see as the most attractive opportunities for equities, especially for Asian technology, given that valuation gaps…

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Writers Guild Foundation Announces 2026 Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program Participants

Writers Guild Foundation Announces 2026 Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program Participants

[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE:  The Writers Guild Foundation announced the 18 participants for the 2026 Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program on Tuesday morning. Those selected to participate are: Caroline Hoover, Chase Finney, Chris Dang, Enrique Cruz Torres, Francis Fuster, Frankie Infante, Iman Ahmed, Jackson DeLoach, Juliette Lin, Kenya Robinson, Lei White, Leo Laing, Maame Addae, Matthew Nicholson, Rina…

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