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Ringgit edges up as weak US economic data weighs on dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar today, supported by weaker-than-expected US economic data that weighed on the greenback. At 8 am, the local […]
Shariah investing gains relevance as AI reshapes investment landscape, says Bursa CEO
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Shariah investing has become increasingly relevant as digital technologies transform how investment decisions are made, while artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes everything from research and portfolio […]
Dzulkefly: Malaysia to leverage halal leadership and biotech for bioherbal hub push, eyes RM30-50b potential
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Malaysia has the potential to generate between RM30 billion and RM50 billion in economic value over the next decade through the development of its herbal […]
Capital A posts stronger 2Q performance in engineering, logistics and travel
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Investment holding company Capital A Bhd recorded growth across several key business segments in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026, driven by stronger performance in […]
Ringgit eases versus US dollar, ends higher against other major currencies
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar although it strengthened versus other major currencies today, as the greenback remained supported by stronger-than-expected US manufacturing […]
Oil giant Aramco’s profits soar 44pc as war boosts prices
RIYADH, Aug 4 — Oil giant Saudi Aramco reported a 44 per cent surge in net profits today after the Middle East war sent energy prices soaring. Aramco, the world’s […]
Healthcare and financial counters lift Bursa Malaysia higher at close
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Bursa Malaysia closed at its intraday high today, with gains led by the financial services and healthcare sectors, as investors rotated back into defensive and […]
Stocks rise across Asia and Europe, oil prices edge up after plunge
HONG KONG, Aug 4 — Stocks mostly rose today after last week’s tech-led rollercoaster ride as investors tracked a record day on Wall Street, while oil prices edged up after […]
Ringgit opens higher against major currencies, nearly unchanged against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The ringgit opened higher against other major currencies and was almost unchanged versus the US dollar on Tuesday following the release of the US Institute for […]
US regulators grant long-awaited Boeing 737 MAX 7 certificate
NEW YORK, Aug 4 — More than eight years after Boeing organized the maiden flight of the 737 MAX 7, US authorities announced yesterday that they certified the aircraft. The […]