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Bursa Malaysia closes higher as bargain hunters return after recent losses
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Bursa Malaysia finished higher on Wednesday as bargain-hunting activities emerged following recent pullback in the market, analysts said. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI […]
Airbus orders urgent A380 wing inspections after cracks found
TOULOUSE, June 24 — Airbus on Tuesday said it would inspect 16 A380 planes, five of them immediately, after cracks were found in a key wing component on aircraft used […]
Lazada layoffs: E-commerce firm to cut 5pc of Southeast Asian workforce
SINGAPORE, June 24 — Regional e-commerce heavyweight Lazada will retrench 5 per cent of its Southeast Asian workforce, including in Singapore, as the company pivots toward a leaner operational model. […]
Reprieve for Indonesia as MSCI delays emerging markets downgrade decision to November
SINGAPORE, June 24 — Indonesia held on to its emerging markets status, for now, as global index provider MSCI on Tuesday extended its review to November to assess the slate […]
Ringgit trading range-bound at 4.1450 before critical US inflation report
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The ringgit opened easier against the US dollar this morning and is expected to remain range-bound ahead of the United States’ Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) […]
Australia’s tax overhaul chills nation’s long love affair with property
SYDNEY, June 24 — Just a short stroll from Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach, auctioneer Clarence White struggles to drum up bids for an airy three-storey home that boasts five bedrooms and […]
Bursa Malaysia extends decline amid persistent uncertainties
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — Bursa Malaysia extended its losses today as investors remained on the sidelines amid persistent uncertainties and the absence of significant market catalysts, an analyst said. […]
Ringgit edges up as US Fed next move under scrutiny
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The ringgit rebounded from yesterday’s losses to end higher against the US dollar and Asean currencies, and was mostly firmer against other major currencies today […]
Can Jakarta dodge a devastating downgrade? MSCI set to decide Indonesia’s emerging markets status today
SINGAPORE, June 23 — Global index provider MSCI is poised to decide on Tuesday on whether Indonesia retains its emerging markets status or edges towards a downgrade, a move that […]
Meta bets on Indian startup head Kunal Shah to take charge of WhatsApp
MUMBAI, June 23 — Meta has tapped Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp, as the US tech giant seeks ways to monetise the messaging app’s […]