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thestar.com.my > aseanplus > aseanplus-news > 03/12/2026 > the-govt-sounds-the-alert-as-vietnam-encourages-remote-work-to-save-fuel

The govt sounds the alert as Vietnam encourages remote work to save fuel

19+ hour, 46+ min ago  (119+ words) The govt sounds the alert as Vietnam encourages remote work to save fuel'The Star | Malaysia The govt sounds the alert as Vietnam encourages remote work to save fuel HANOI (Xinhua): Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade has encouraged remote work…...

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thestar.com.my > news > nation > 03/12/2026 > experts-urge-caution-over-limiting-fuel-purchase

Experts urge caution over limiting fuel purchase

19+ hour, 37+ min ago  (668+ words) PETALING JAYA:Economists have urged caution over propo'sals to limit RON95 petrol purchases for Malaysians following the Iran-US conflict, warning that administrative controls could trigger unintended consequences such as panic buying and supply distortions. Although global tensions and potential disruptions to…...

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thestar.com.my > tech > tech-news > 03/13/2026 > lucid-unveils-steering-wheel-free-robotaxi-concept-taking-aim-at-tesla039s-cybercab

Lucid sees positive cash flow late in decade with affordable model, autonomous offerings

18+ hour, 12+ min ago  (469+ words) WAN IFRA ASIA MEDIA AWARDS 2025 " Gold Winner, Best Climate Infographics March 12 (Reuters) - "Lucid expects to turn cash flow positive late this decade, the EV maker said on Thursday, "as it laid out its roadmap for affordable cars and autonomy, including…...

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thestar.com.my > aseanplus > aseanplus-news > 03/12/2026 > hong-kong-customs-seizes-more-fuel-smuggling-vehicles-as-iran-war-lifts-prices

Hong Kong customs seizes more fuel-smuggling vehicles as Iran war lifts prices

22+ hour, 2+ min ago  (978+ words) Hong Kong customs officers have intercepted more cross-border vehicles suspected of smuggling petrol into the city as fuel prices surge amid the war in the Middle East. Commissioner of Customs and Excise Chan Tsz-tat said some vehicles had even increased…...

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thestar.com.my > news > nation > 03/11/2026 > cabinet-decides-to-maintain-subsidised-ron95-price-at-rm199-per-litre-says-anwar

Cabinet decides to maintain subsidised RON95 price at RM1.99 per litre, says Anwar

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (148+ words) PUTRAJAYA: The price of RON95 petrol under the Budi95 targeted fuel subsidy mechanism will remain at RM1.99 per litre despite its market price rising three-fold at present, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story Cabinet decides to maintain subsidised RON95 price at RM1.99 per…...

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thestar.com.my > aseanplus > aseanplus-news > 03/11/2026 > vietnam-fuel-prices-rise-further-as-government-taps-stabilisation-fund

Vietnam fuel prices rise further as government taps stabilisation fund

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (224+ words) MPI-PETRONAS JOURNALISM AWARDS 2024 " Gold Winner, Best News Reporting HANOI: Gasoline and diesel prices in Vietnam continued to rise on Wednesday (March 11), the trade ministry said, even though the government tapped its fuel price stabilisation fund to curb the increases brought…...

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thestar.com.my > business > 03/10/2026 > epmb-targets-to-assemble-120-180-mg-s5-ev-units-per-month

EPMB targets to assemble 120-180 MG S5 EV units per month

3+ day, 19+ min ago  (290+ words) ALOR GAJAH: EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) aims to assemble 120-180 MG S5 Electric Vehicle (EV)units per month for the domestic market this year. Melaka Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said production of the EV is projected to reach between…...

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thestar.com.my > aseanplus > aseanplus-news > 03/10/2026 > race-to-fill-tanks-before-petrol-hike

Race to fill tanks before petrol hike

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (264+ words) WAN IFRA ASIA MEDIA AWARDS 2025 " Gold Winner, Best Climate Infographics Queues formed at Philippine petrol stations and officials warned against hoarding as residents raced to fill their tanks ahead of an expected surge in prices driven by the US-Israeli conflict…...

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thestar.com.my > aseanplus > aseanplus-news > 03/09/2026 > filipinos-race-to-fill-tanks-ahead-of-petrol-price-jump

Filipinos race to fill tanks ahead of petrol price jump

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (475+ words) MANILA (AFP): Queues formed at Philippine petrol stations and officials warned against hoarding on Monday as residents raced to fill their tanks ahead of an expected surge in prices driven by the US-Israeli war against Iran. The fighting in the…...

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thestar.com.my > aseanplus > aseanplus-news > 03/09/2026 > energy-minister-warns-against-fuel-price-gouging-amid-supply-concerns

Energy Minister warns against fuel price gouging amid supply concerns

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (354+ words) PHNOM PENH: Energy Minister Keo Rattanak has issued a stern warning that the licences of any petrol station found to be increasing fuel prices above government-set levels will be revoked. The announcement comes amid concerns of potential fuel shortages stemming…...