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Opec+ to make first post-UAE production decision, as Iran blockade continues to take a toll

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VIENNA, May 3 — Seven Opec+ members are meeting today to make their first decision on oil-production quotas since the United Arab Emirates’ departure from the cartel, which added to […]

Vietnam’s inflation accelerates in April, trade deficit widens as West Asia crisis lingers

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HANOI, May 3 — Vietnam’s consumer prices rose 5.46 per cent in April from the ‌same month last year, government data showed today, accelerating from 4.65 per cent in March, […]

While Asia and Europe scramble for natural gas, the US glut has nowhere to go

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US gas prices hit 17-month low due to oversupply, low demand from mild spring Global gas prices surge as Middle East exports disrupted, US LNG exports mostly maxed out US […]

Japan steps into forex market with over RM127b to prop up yen, reports say

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TOKYO, May 2 — Japan spent at least ¥5.0 trillion (RM127 billion) in the foreign exchange market, according to multiple reports, in its first intervention to prop up the currency […]

Aviation industry’s first Iran war casualty: US‑based Spirit Airlines collapses after creditors reject US$500m bailout

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Spirit says oil-price jump impacted its financial outlook White House had proposed US$500 million financing for 90 per cent equity Board meeting ended with no agreement to rescue the company, […]

Ringgit rise and IMF upgrade reflect global confidence in Malaysia’s economy, says MOF’s political secretary

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — The continued strengthening of the ringgit and the improved economic projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicate the fundamental strength of the country’s economy […]

Takaichi visits Hanoi for talks with Vietnamese leaders amid Japan’s concerns over investment slump

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HANOI, May 2 — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to meet Vietnam’s ‌leader To Lam in Hanoi today as the countries try to shore up ties amid a […]

Ringgit expected to trade in RM3.96–RM3.98 range next week ahead of US data

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range next week, hovering between RM3.96 and RM3.98 against the US dollar ahead of key United […]

Bursa Malaysia seen trading range‑bound between 1,700 and 1,730 next week as West Asia tensions persist

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is expected to trade in a range-bound mode with a cautious bias within the 1,700-1,730 range next week. Rakuten Trade Sdn […]

Trump says EU not complying with trade deal, will raise auto tariffs to 25pc next week

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WASHINGTON, May 2 — President Donald Trump said yesterday that he will hike US tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union next week, charging that the bloc is […]

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