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Subdued trading on Bursa continues as traders await Fed rate decision
KUALA LUMPUR: Sentiment on the local stock market remains weak after two straight losing sessions as the final month of 2025 has provided few domestic trading catalysts. Read full story […]
Ringgit opens stronger at RM4.10 vs greenback
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened firmer on Friday at around RM4.10 to the US dollar, with improving fiscal conditions supporting investor sentiment toward the local currency. Read full story Date: […]
Oil prices head for 2% weekly gain as Fed hopes boost market, Venezuela tensions loom
WTI OIL prices were heading for weekly gains of close to 2% in early trading on Friday, supported by an expected Federal Reserve interest rate cut, escalating U.S.-Venezuela tensions and […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 5 December, 2025 8:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Indices end near flat, supported by Fed hopes
US stocks closed near the unchanged mark on Thursday, as investors weighed a report on the labour market and other economic data, while equities drew support from elevated hopes for a […]
Data centres in Vietnam are transforming nation into high tech era
The data centre market in Vietnam is in the midst of explosive growth, evolving from a mere technical infrastructure to becoming a coveted high-tech real estate asset that attracts global […]
Thailand updates liquor production laws
Pornchai Thiraveja, director-general of the Excise Department, revealed that the Cabinet has approved the revised 2025 Liquor Production Act, aiming to align the licensing criteria for liquor production with current […]
‘Snow break’ reshaping domestic travel business
As temperatures plunge across northern parts of China, consumer sentiment is heating up, as a newly introduced “snow break” is swiftly reshaping travel and local spending patterns. Read full story […]
Indonesia to maintain 5% growth to 2027
Indonesia’s economy is expected to grow at a rate of 5% this year and next, supported by resilient domestic demand, improving financial conditions and a moderately expansionary fiscal stance, according […]
ERB seeks merger with JPMorgan-backed rival multilateral lender
European Rearmament Bank (ERB), an initiative to create a state-backed lender for defence amid the region’s worst conflict since World War Two, has proposed merging with a JPMorgan-backed rival to […]