Bloomberg China has struck a deal with Malaysia to resume the East Coast Rail Link project at a smaller cost and scope. The project will now cost 44 billion ringgit ($10.7 billion) instead of the original 65.5 billion ringgit, according to a statement from the prime minister’s office. Premier Mahathir Mohamad revived talks on the rail link after cancelling it ...

Bloomberg Former Nissan Motor Co executive Jose Munoz who served the Japanese automaker as chief performance officer is in talks with Hyundai Motor Co to take an executive role, Automotive News reported. Hyundai Motor is poised to appoint Munoz, 53, as global chief operating officer in South Korea and president of Hyundai Motor America, according to the report, which cited ...

Bloomberg QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd, which runs KFC and Pizza Hut outlets in Southeast Asia, aims to revive an initial public offering as soon as the fourth quarter, people with knowledge of the matter said. The company shelved its Malaysia shares sale after talks with its bankers, without giving a reason. Discussions of the IPO revival are in early ...