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Ringgit opens lower as easing risks lift US$
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Friday, pressured by external spillovers as receding near-term geopolitical tensions lent support to the greenback. Read full story Date: […]
FBM KLCI slips further as global tech rout continues
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia fell in early morning trade as the global rout in tech stocks coupled with signs of a slowing labour market in the US sapped risk appetite […]
Indonesian markets face more pressure after Moody’s cuts outlook
SINGAPORE: Markets in Indonesia could come under more pressure on Friday after Moody’s lowered the nation’s credit rating outlook, the latest jolt in a turbulent start to the year for […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 6 February, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Wall St ends sharply down as AI worries weigh
Wall Street ended sharply lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq dragged to its lowest since November by losses in Microsoft, Amazon and other tech heavyweights after Alphabet said it could […]
Petrochemical sector outlook remains bearish amid supply surge
The bearish demand-supply fundamentals of the global petrochemicals industry are likely to persist for another two years as new capacity coming onstream far exceeds demand growth across key value chains. […]
Map data exports US$136bil risk for South Korea
South Korea could face up to 197 trillion won (US$136bil) in cumulative economic losses over the next decade if it approves the overseas transfer of its detailed national map data […]
Policy gaps derail Indonesia’s renewable targets
Last year, Indonesia once again fell short of its renewable energy (RE) target, as coal and gas continued to anchor the country’s electricity supply. Read full story Date: 6 February, […]
Layoffs increase for fourth straight year
The government has logged another annual increase in layoffs, continuing a four-year trend that points toward a growing informal sector. Read full story Date: 6 February, 2026 7:00 am Source: […]
Services producer price index up 1% in 4Q25
The Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) rose 1% in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q25), maintaining the same rate of increase for the third consecutive quarter, according to the Statistics […]