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Indonesia moves to stabilise plastic supply, urges producers to cut margins for SMEs
JAKARTA, April 15 — Indonesia is taking steps to safeguard plastic supply and ease cost pressures on small and medium industries amid a looming global raw material shortage. Industry Minister […]
‘When we needed them, they were not there’: Trump threatens to revise UK trade accord
LONDON, April 15 — US President Donald Trump has threatened to renege on a trade agreement with the UK, limiting the impact of US tariffs, as he again criticised Britain’s […]
Ringgit eases against US dollar on profit-taking after recent gains
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today on profit-taking following recent gains, said an analyst. At 6 pm, the local currency inched down […]
Profit-taking pulls Bursa Malaysia lower as financial and utility counters weigh
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Bursa Malaysia erased early gains to end slightly lower today, as profit-taking emerged in selected heavyweight counters mainly in financial services and utilities sectors. At […]
Japan pledges US$10b to SE Asia as Middle East crisis strains supply chains
TOKYO, April 15 — Japan pledged US$10 billion in financial support today for Southeast Asian economies as the Middle East crisis threatens Tokyo’s procurement of vital medical equipment derived from […]
Petronas confirms fuel supply secured nationwide until June 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 —Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) confirms that fuel supply across its network of stations nationwide has been secured through the end of June 2026, an extension from […]
Solarvest, Malaysia’s biggest solar firm, seeks faster rollout of projects as Iran war drives demand
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Malaysian solar firm Solarvest Holdings Bhd is looking to accelerate delivery of its large-scale renewable energy projects as rising global demand for clean power […]
Ringgit opens higher at 3.94 against US dollar on hopes of US-Iran talks
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The ringgit opened higher today, climbing to the 3.94 level against the US dollar, supported by improved sentiment on expectations of diplomatic progress following reports […]
Who’s blockading whom? How the US lockdown of Iranian oil affects global markets
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The US military said it would block shipping traffic in and out of Iran’s ports starting at 1400 GMT on Monday, a move that would […]
Running on fumes: Airlines warn of groundings as jet fuel becomes the new gold
LONDON, April 14 — Air travel’s worst crisis in years lurched deeper on Tuesday as Qantas Airways warned of spiralling costs, Lufthansa said it may have to ground planes and […]