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Vietnam’s US$200b building blitz: To Lam fast-tracks growth gamble
HANOI, April 8 — The world’s largest stadium, South-east Asia’s biggest exhibition hall and hundreds of major road, aviation and energy projects — Vietnam is building faster than ever in […]
Ringgit jumps to 3.97 against US dollar as US-Iran ceasefire lifts sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The ringgit strengthened to close at 3.97 against the US dollar today, as optimism returned following a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran […]
Grab rolls out 13 AI features to sharpen superapp edge across South-east Asia
JAKARTA, April 8 — South-east Asia’s top ride-hailing and delivery firm, Grab, has unveiled 13 new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features at its annual GrabX 2026 showcase, positioning its platform as […]
Bursa Malaysia jumps 1.16pc as US-Iran ceasefire lifts market sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Bursa Malaysia ended broadly higher, with the benchmark index rising 1.16 per cent to close near the 1,700 mark, supported by positive sentiment following news […]
Grab to launch ‘Carri’ robot to speed up deliveries and boost driver efficiency
JAKARTA, April 8 — South-east Asia’s top ride-hailing and delivery firm, Grab, is planning to introduce “Carri”, a physical automation robot, to bridge the gap between digital intelligence and real-world […]
Jet fuel crisis to last months even with Strait of Hormuz reopening, IATA warns
SINGAPORE, April 8 — It will take months for jet fuel supplies and prices to normalise even with the Strait of Hormuz open, the head of the International Air Transport […]
Ringgit strengthens as markets react to two-week pause in US strikes on Iran
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The ringgit strengthened to the 3.99 level against the US dollar, supported by improved market sentiment after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week […]
Oil prices plunge and stocks jump after US-Iran two-week ceasefire
SINGAPORE, April 8 — Oil prices dived, bonds rallied and stocks surged today after a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East spurred a relief rally as investors cheered the possible resumption […]
Thailand considers late-night petrol station closures as Middle East tensions drive shortages
BANGKOK, April 7 — Thailand is considering enforcing overnight closures of petrol stations beginning later this month, the prime minister said today, an effort to preserve fuel as the […]
Ringgit ends almost flat against US dollar amid West Asia tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — The ringgit closed almost flat against the US dollar today as investors remained cautious amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. At 6 pm, […]