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FBM KLCI starts first full trading week of 2026 with early morning rally
KUALA LUMPUR: As trading kicked off in the first full trading week of the new year, the domestic market was quick to shake off the cobwebs of the year-end with […]
Ringgit opens slightly lower as risk aversion lifts US$
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Monday as global risk appetite turned more cautious, prompting investors to pare exposure to emerging-market assets. Read full […]
AI bubble concerns seen to weigh on sentiment
PETALING JAYA: Concerns of an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble are shaping up to be the market’s biggest wildcard this year, as intensifying debate over earnings delivery and monetisation continues to […]
Job market remains resilient in October 2025 helping consumption
PETALING JAYA: Joblessness among young people in Malaysia remains “persistently elevated”, according to MBSB Research. Read full story Date: 5 January, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Government’s efforts to reduce fiscal deficits show promising outcomes
Optimistic of the domestic economy for this year, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the Malaysian economy is in a position of strength as it […]
Trading ideas: Chin Hin, Enra, Go Hub, Vetece, Pmesti, Pekat, Press Metal, Suria Capital, Theta Edge
KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 5 January, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Japan’s factory activity steadies as demand declines slow, PMI shows
TOKYO: Japan’s manufacturing activity stalled in December as demand declined at a slower pace from the previous month, a private-sector survey showed, ending a five-month streak of deterioration. Read full […]
AI will reduce Japan’s workforce in next 10 years, executives say
TOKYO: More than 40% of top executives in Japan say their companies’ employees will decrease over the next decade due to the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI), according to […]
Foreign ownership in S. Korean stocks hit a high
SEOUL: Foreign ownership as a share of total market capitalisation reached its highest level in five years and eight months in December amid a rally in the South Korean equity […]
Thailand set to break record China trade deficit
BANGKOK: Thailand’s trade expanded in the first 11 months of 2025, but the country is on track to post a record trade deficit with China after the gap widened beyond […]