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Leading index up 0.2% in Nov, economic momentum remains steady — DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economic outlook moderated in November 2025, with the Leading Index (LI) increasing 0.2 per cent to 113.2 points from 113.0 points in the corresponding period last year, […]
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