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China’s yuan falls to near 3-week low as safe-haven demand lifts dollar
Read full story Date: 27 March, 2026 12:02 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Malaysia’s 2026 fiscal deficit seen at 3.6% as fuel subsidy reforms support consolidation
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s fiscal deficit is projected at 3.6% in 2026, with the latest targeted fuel subsidy adjustments supporting ongoing fiscal consolidation efforts, according to TA Securities. Read full story […]
China’s industrial profit growth accelerates in early 2026
BEIJING: China’s industrial firms reported stronger profit growth early in the year, reinforcing recovery signals in the world’s second-largest economy even as the Middle East war threatens global growth. Read […]
CIMB backs SC pilot to boost Islamic capital market innovation
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Group Holdings Bhd is developing a new instrument aimed at advancing Malaysia’s Islamic capital markets, in line with the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 (CMP). Read full story […]
Ringgit opens higher on pragmatic fuel subsidy approach
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher for the fourth consecutive day as the Malaysian government adopts a pragmatic approach to fuel subsidies by balancing between fiscal discipline and cost-of-living concerns […]
FBM KLCI rises in early trade, global uncertainty clouds market sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI edged higher in early trade on Friday, supported by selective buying despite weaker overnight cues from Wall Street and lingering geopolitical concerns. Read full story […]
Trump pauses attacks on Iran’s energy plants, says talks ‘going well’
WASHINGTON/DUBAI/TEL AVIV: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would pause attacks on Iran’s energy plants for 10 days at Tehran’s request and said talks with Iran were going […]
Trading ideas: Sunway, Kim Loong, ICT Zone Asia, Aemulus, Binastra, GuocoLand, Axis-REIT, VS Industry
KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Bhd, Kim Loong Resources Bhd, ICT Zone Asia Bhd, Aemulus Holdings Bhd, Binastra Corp Bhd, GuocoLand (Malaysia) Bhd, Axis Real Estate Investment Trust and VS Industry Bhd […]
Spotlight on tourism sector
The tourism and hospitality sector will convene in a new national industry platform where hotel owners, operators, investors and senior decision-makers from across the archipelago will examine the forces shaping […]
LNG price volatility in S. Korea
Seoul may see increased volatility in liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices after Qatar reportedly declared force majeure on its long-term LNG supply contract with South Korea, but the impact on […]