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Japan’s Nikkei advances, bond futures slip after BOJ holds rates steady
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei stock average extended its advance and government bond futures turned lower on Friday after the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged, as had been widely expected. […]
FBM KLCI poised to end on weekly gain after volatile week
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI slipped in morning trading, but remained set to close the week on a slight gain after a volatile week marked by geopolitical turmoil and tariff […]
Oil prices rebound after Trump comments on ‘armada’ moving to Iran spur supply worries
PERTH: Oil prices rebounded on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed threats against major Middle Eastern producer Iran, raising concerns of military action that could disrupt supplies. Read full […]
China likely to set 4.5%-5% growth target in 2026, SCMP reports
BEIJING: China is likely to set a 2026 official economic growth target of between 4.5% and 5%, the South China Morning Post reported on Friday, reflecting how even a $1.2 […]
Rally on Bursa Malaysia takes a breather after recent gains
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI hovered near weekly highs following the previous day’s rally triggered by US President Donald Trump stepping back from the tariff threats on Europe. Read full […]
Ringgit opens near five-year high vs US$ after Bank Negara holds OPR
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened near a five-year high against the US dollar on Friday after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) […]
Asia stocks edge up ahead of Bank of Japan rate decision
SINGAPORE: Stocks made tepid gains in early Asian trading on Friday ahead of the Bank of Japan’s latest policy meeting, at which it is widely expected to keep rates on […]
Ringgit opens near five-year high vs US dollar after BNM holds OPR
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened near a five-year high against the US dollar on Friday after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 23 January, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Surging memory chip prices dim outlook for consumer electronics makers
GLOBAL demand for smartphones, personal computers and gaming consoles is expected to shrink this year as companies from Britain’s Raspberry Pi to HP Inc raise sticker prices to offset surging […]