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Ringgit edges higher against US dollar as bargain‑hunting offsets Fed hike concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, driven by bargain-hunting activity despite expectations of further US interest rate hikes. At 6pm, the ringgit […]
Volkswagen recalls nearly 2.9 million cars worldwide over steering‑failure risk
BERLIN, Sept 25 — German automobile giant Volkswagen confirmed today a recall of around 2.86 million vehicles worldwide over a potential steering risk, according to the German transport authority KBA. […]
Bursa Malaysia ends flat as US bond yields and West Asia tensions weigh
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Bursa Malaysia ended flat today amid concerns over rising US Treasury yields and escalation in West Asia. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM […]
Billionaire-backed US mining company uses AI to hunt critical minerals in DR Congo
MANONO (DR Congo), Sept 25 — Geologists from US mining company KoBold Metals are pushing deep into the Congolese bush, hoping a cutting-edge army of “explorers” directed by AI will help […]
Asian markets mixed as oil stays elevated, bond yields hit multi-year highs
HONG KONG, Sept 25 — Asian markets were mixed today after recent oil price surges, as US and Japanese bond yields hit multi-year highs with no clear end in sight […]
DOSM: Labour market stability, high‑tech investments support Malaysia’s economic outlook
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Malaysia’s Leading Index (LI) grew 1.1 per cent year-on-year in July 2026 to 115.3 points from 114.0 points in the same month last year, according […]
US asks EU court to let it back Musk in X’s €120m appeal over digital rules
WASHINGTON, Sept 25 — The US yesterday asked the European Union’s General Court to let it intervene on the side of Elon Musk and his social media platform X, which […]
Meta shares hit 15-month high after launch of Muse AI
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 25 — Meta shares bounced back to their summer 2025 highs this week, riding a wave of investor excitement about Muse, the social media giant’s AI agent […]
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar, major currencies
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and most major currencies today, amid mixed movements in global foreign exchange markets. At 8am, the ringgit […]
Ringgit ends higher against major currencies, eases versus US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — The ringgit ended higher against major currencies on Thursday but weakened against the greenback as upbeat United States economic data reinforced expectations of further interest […]