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Japan’s factory activity growth slows in March, PMI shows
TOKYO: Activity in Japan’s manufacturing sector slowed in March, as orders and output cooled in an early sign of the Middle East conflict’s impact on Japanese businesses, a survey showed […]
Vietnam Airlines plans domestic route cuts due to jet fuel shortage, regulator says
HANOI: Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to cancel 23 flights per week across several domestic routes from April because of looming jet fuel shortages, Vietnam’s aviation authority said. Read full […]
NZ central bank warns prolonged energy shock could force rate hikes
AUCKLAND: The head of New Zealand’s central bank said on Tuesday that monetary policy would look through a temporary spike in energy costs from the conflict in the Middle East […]
Malaysia scam losses rise to RM2.7bil in 2025, spike during festive seasons
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s scam-related losses reached approximately RM2.7 billion in 2025, representing a 76 per cent increase from 2024, with a noticeable spike during festive seasons such as Hari Raya, […]
Foreign investors extend selling streak, record RM168.3mil outflows
KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign investors were net sellers on Bursa Malaysia for a second consecutive week, recording RM168.3 mil in net outflows. Read full story Date: 24 March, 2026 11:00 am […]
LTAT to gradually tap foreign markets to enhance portfolio returns
KUALA LUMPUR: The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) plans to gradually expand its investment footprint overseas as part of efforts to enhance portfolio returns, with a small deployment expected as […]
Bursa Malaysia opens higher, tracks Wall Street gains on Trump pause
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday after a long weekend, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as easing geopolitical tensions lifted sentiment and supported early trading. Read full […]
Ringgit opens higher against greenback as West Asia conflict shows signs of de-escalation
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as global risk sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump signalled a de-escalation in the West Asia conflict. Read full […]
Trading ideas: Yinson, Alam Maritim, Poh Kong, Berjaya Property, Maybulk, Eonmetall, Leader steel
KUALA LUMPUR: Stocks to watch on Tuesday include Yinson Holdings Bhd, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd, Maybulk Bhd, Eonmetall Group Bhd and Leader Steel Holdings Bhd, Alam Maritim Resources Bhd and […]
Wall Street indexes rally after Trump postpones strikes on Iran’s power plants
THE three main U.S. stock indexes finished Monday’s session up more than 1% as oil prices fell after President Donald Trump said he had ordered the military to postpone strikes […]