BANGKOK, May 18 — Thailand’s economy grew 2.8 per cent in the first quarter from a year earlier, official data showed Monday, despite the global economic turmoil caused by the […]

LONDON, May 18 — Inter Ikea, which franchises the Swedish budget home furniture brand in 63 countries, is laying off 850 workers in a cost-cutting drive as consumer demand falls

WASHINGTON, May 18 — US President Donald Trump said he “should have asked for more” of a stake in Intel on behalf of the US government, in an interview with

Nikkei slips, S&P futures down ahead of Nvidia results China economic data disappoints, consumers not buying Oil prices gain on reports of drone attacks in Gulf Mounting inflation concerns keep

Companies face higher costs, supply disruptions, and operational changes Airlines, automakers, and other companies warn of profit hits Extra costs not yet showing up in earnings, analysts say Europe and

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd (SMT) has announced the expansion of the Shell Westport Fuels Terminal, which will introduce new import infrastructure, comprising three additional

Court orders union to maintain normal production during any strike; shares jump 6.7pc Government officials warn that a strike could threaten economic growth and exports Union rejects pressure for arbitration,

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher today following Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) gross domestic product (GDP) which expanded by 5.4 per cent, surpassing

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday although cautious sentiment persisted amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia. At 8am, the

NEW YORK, May 17 — Hundreds of companies raised a combined US$70 billion (RM280 billion) by selling shares to the public in the United States last year. But 2026 could shatter