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Asia stocks rise to six-week high; precious metals on a tear
SINGAPORE: Asian stocks rose to their highest in six weeks on Friday and a blistering rally in precious metals showed no signs of tempering as investors sought to close out […]
Japan’s cabinet approves record US$785bil budget, vows to keep debt in check
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet on Friday approved a record $785 billion budget for the next fiscal year, aiming to strike a balance between her proactive fiscal policy […]
Ringgit extends rally, reaches another five-year high
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit extended its rally on Friday, opening higher to reach another five-year high against the US dollar amid a holiday-shortened trading week. Read full story Date: 26 […]
Profit-taking hits FBM KLCI on thin Boxing Day trade
KUALA LUMPUR: The local market opens lower on Boxing Day as profit-taking sets in after the recent rally amid thinner trading conditions. Read full story Date: 26 December, 2025 10:00 […]
PHB appoints Mazuki Abdullah as group managing director
KUALA LUMPUR: Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd (PHB) has appointed Mazuki Abdullah @ Muhammad as its new group managing director, effective Jan 1, 2026. Read full story Date: 26 December, 2025 10:00 […]
Trading ideas: NuEnergy, Nexgram, PLB Engineering, Sapura Industrial, Borneo Oil
KUALA LUMPUR: Nexgram Holdings Bhd, NuEnergy Holdings Bhd, PLB Engineering Bhd, Sapura Industrial Bhd (SIB) and Borneo Oil Bhd are among the stocks to watch on Friday. Read full story […]
US investors bet big on Mexican soccer
A syndicate including General Atlantic and a subsidiary of New England Patriots owner Kraft Group is making a US$490mil investment in Mexican soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Read […]
Washington holds fire on Beijing chip tariffs
The United States accused China of engaging in unfair trade practices in the semiconductor sector, but is declining to impose additional tariffs on chip imports until at least mid-2027. Read […]
Indonesia inks trade deal with EAEU, eyes Eurasian market expansion
Indonesia has signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to diversify exports and secure a stronger foothold in a promising “non-traditional market” of nearly 200 […]
HCM City cuts transport-related pollution through green transition
Amid rapid urbanisation and a growing number of vehicles, Ho Chi Minh City (HCM City) has identified transport as a key source of air pollution and is accelerating a shift […]