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Ringgit extends gains at open on stronger FDI data ahead of key US inflation report

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar today, extending yesterday’s gains as investor sentiment improved after data showed Malaysia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) surged […]

Oil slides to lowest since Iran war as markets turn away from AI stocks

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NEW YORK, June 25 — Oil prices retreated yesterday to their lowest levels since the start of US-Iran war while tech shares continued to show weakness on a mixed day […]

Can robotaxis survive London traffic? They’re about to find out

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LONDON, June 25 — Bristling with sensors and electronic eyes, robotaxis are appearing on London’s streets, slipping silently between red buses and black cabs, as companies battle to lead Europe’s […]

Summer Davos has a warning: AI alone won’t save the global economy

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DALIAN, June 24 — Breakthroughs in technologies such as AI are touted as drivers of economic growth, but headwinds include concerns over job losses and geopolitical tensions, speakers told AFP […]

Brent crude under US$75 for first time since start of Middle East war

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LONDON, June 24 — The price of Brent North Sea crude, the international benchmark, extended losses today to trade under US$75 (RM310) a barrel for the first time since the […]

TikTok owner ByteDance launches paid tier for China’s most popular AI chatbot

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BEIJING, June 24 — Chinese tech giant and TikTok creator ByteDance introduced paid subscriptions for the country’s most popular AI chatbot today, as it seeks to monetise its enormous user […]

Ringgit extends gains as strong FDI data lifts confidence

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The ringgit extended its gains to close higher against the US dollar and other major currencies, as well as ASEAN peers, on Wednesday, supported by […]

Malaysia courts US firms with pitch for Johor-Singapore economic zone

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SINGAPORE, June 24 — Malaysia is committed to fostering deeper engagement with American companies, particularly within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). Johor Economic, Tourism and Cultural Office (JETCO) Singapore’s […]

BNM fines AEON Credit RM520,000 over sanctions compliance breaches

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd (AEON Credit) has been fined RM520,000 for failing to comply with requirements relating to targeted financial sanctions (TFS).  In a […]

Armed Forces cooperative declares 7.3pc dividend, pays out RM126.2m to members

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Koperasi Angkatan Tentera Malaysia Bhd (Koperasi Tentera) has declared a 7.3 per cent dividend involving a total payout of RM126.2 million to more than 154,000 […]

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