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Malaysia March trade up 2.2% to RM249.89bil, 1Q +3.6% – Miti
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s trade continued its positive momentum, rising by 2.2 per cent to RM249.89 billion in March 2025, marking the 15th consecutive month of year-on-year (y-o-y) growth since January […]
Malaysia’s economy grew 4.4% in 1Q, according to advance GDP estimates
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economic growth is estimated to have grown 4.4% in the first quarter in 2025, slowing from a 5% expansion in the final quarter of 2024, according to […]
HLIB bullish on MN Holdings’ DC prospects
KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) is positive on the outlook for MN Holdings Bhd (MNH), citing its strong exposure to high-growth sectors such as solar and data […]
Japan’s core inflation accelerates, complicates BOJ’s rate path
TOKYO: Japan’s core inflation accelerated in March due to persistent rises in food costs, data showed on Friday, complicating the central bank’s task of weighing mounting price pressures against risks […]
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan flattens leadership structure, names new AI chief, memo says
SAN FRANCISCO: Intel’s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, is flattening the semiconductor giant’s leadership team, with important chip groups reporting directly to him, according to a memo from Tan seen by […]
Ringgit rises amid persistent uncertainty over US-China trade tensions
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening on Friday, as the US Dollar Index (DXY) continued to hover below the 100-point mark amid persistent uncertainty […]
Malaysia’s blue-chip rally capped as investors watch US-Japan trade talks
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s main stock index remained firmly below the 1,500 psychological level as investors awaited a fresh catalyst to keep the momentum going. Read full story Date: 18 April, […]
Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end; TikTok deal on ice
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signaled a potential end to the tit-for-tat tariff hikes between the U.S. and China that shocked markets, and that a deal over the […]
Trump administration eases port fees on China-built ships after industry backlash
LOS ANGELES: The Trump administration on Thursday shielded domestic exporters and vessel owners servicing the Great Lakes, the Caribbean and U.S. territories from port fees to be levied on China-built […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 18 April, 2025 9:01 am Source: thestar.com.my