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Bangladesh signs biggest-ever Boeing deal for 14 aircraft for Biman Bangladesh Airlines fleet expansion
DHAKA, May 1 — Bangladesh yesterday signed a deal with US aircraft manufacturer Boeing to buy 14 planes for its national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the two sides announced—the […]
Oil slumps after hitting peak, US indices reach new records
NEW YORK, May 1 — Oil prices struck a four-year high yesterday on worries about a resumption of hostilities in the Middle East, before slumping to end the day. […]
Tim Cook hails ‘best March quarter ever’ as Apple beats forecasts ahead of CEO transition
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1 — Apple said yesterday it had its best-ever start to the year when it came to earnings, with iPhone demand and digital service sales helping it […]
How the UAE’s Opec exit could reshape its trade ties with Saudi Arabia
ABU DHABI, May 1 — The United Arab Emirates’ withdrawal from Opec weakens the group’s control over global oil markets and potentially risks widening a rift with Gulf neighbour Saudi […]
Japan says it is ‘nearing moment’ for action as yen sinks to weakest level since 2024
TOKYO, April 30 — Japan’s finance minister hinted strongly today that Tokyo was close to intervening in the market to support the yen, after the currency slipped to its lowest […]
Ringgit closes softer against major currencies on oil volatility, US Fed stance
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — The ringgit eased against most currencies, including the US dollar, as investors shifted towards safe-haven assets amid concerns over volatile crude oil prices. At 6 […]
Late buying lifts Bursa Malaysia as firmer oil prices support energy counters
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Last-minute buying lifted Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index, reversing earlier losses as higher oil prices boosted sentiment for energy- and chemical-related counters. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd […]
Taiwan GDP surges 13.7pc in Q1 2026, fastest growth since 1987
TAIPEI, April 30 — Taiwan’s economy saw double-digit growth in the first three months of 2026 thanks to robust demand for artificial intelligence technology, data showed Thursday, despite concerns over […]
Brent crude surges past US$126 as Trump signals no end in sight to Hormuz impasse
HONG KONG, April 30 — Oil prices soared more than five per cent to a fresh four-year high Thursday while stocks fell after Donald Trump warned the US blockade of […]
Bursa Malaysia under pressure after Trump signals months-long Iran deadlock
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Bursa Malaysia traded choppily in early dealings, with sentiment cautious amid external uncertainties, traders said. Tensions in West Asia and elevated oil prices weighed after […]