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Private credit fuels a BNPL lending boom in Asia
Maria Hazel Regalado, a 48-year-old mother of four in the Philippines, needed a computer last year so she could work from home. Read full story Date: 8 August, 2025 5:03 […]
Ringgit ends lower vs dollar, major currencies
The ringgit retreated to close lower against the US dollar as well as major currencies yesterday on lack of buying interest, says an analyst. Read full story Date: 8 August, […]
Sentral-REIT’s 2Q25 net income dips
Sentral Real Estate Investment Trust’s (Sentral-REIT) second-quarter net income dipped slightly on the year as the Klang Valley office market continues to face ongoing supply and flight-to-quality pressures. Read full […]
Semiconductor tariff shock
Local semiconductor companies in the tech supply chain will need to brace for impact since the United States has now voiced its clear intention to reshore these type of manufacturing […]
Mayu Global cooperates with MACC
Mayu Global Group Bhd and its two subsidiaries – Progerex Sdn Bhd and SMPC Industries Sdn Bhd – have been approached by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in relation to […]
GK Vest gets Golden Pharos Dungun job
Golden Pharos Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, GP Plywood Sdn Bhd, has appointed GK Vest Sdn Bhd as the implementing partner and project operator in the development of a biochar production facility […]
Trump calls on ‘highly conflicted’ Intel CEO to resign over China ties
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump on Thursday demanded the immediate resignation of Intel’s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, calling him “highly conflicted” due to his ties to Chinese firms and raising doubts […]
Plywood products manufacturer Annum to be delisted on Aug 12
KUALA LUMPUR: The securities of plywood products manufacturer Annum Bhd shall be delisted from Bursa Malaysia on Aug 12, 2025, following the dismissal of the company’s appeal for an extension […]
Bank of England cuts rates to 4% after narrow 5-4 vote
LONDON: The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday but four of its nine policymakers – worried about high inflation – sought to keep borrowing costs on hold. Read […]
FMM calls for clear guidance, support measures following proposed US tariff on semiconductors
KUALA LUMPUR: Clear and timely guidance is crucial to maintaining investor confidence and preventing disruptions to supply chains that are integrated with the United States and global markets, according to […]