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Sustainability-related jobs signal ESG growth
THE green building industry, as a sunrise industry in China, has become so popular that ESG (environmental, social and governance)-related positions are springing up like mushrooms after rain. Read full […]
Asian currencies strengthen on signs of easing trade tensions
Emerging Asian currencies strengthened on Thursday as the dollar weakened following a softer U.S. inflation report, while the U.S.-China trade truce and signs that President Donald Trump may adopt a […]
Malaysia’s natural rubber production falls 37.3% in April 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 37.3 per cent to 18,008 tonnes in April 2025 as compared to 28,739 tonnes in the previous month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia […]
Bursa Malaysia inches up as caution reins in bulls
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session slightly higher, lifted by gains in oil and gas stocks, although overall market sentiment remained cautious amid external uncertainties. Read full story […]
Research houses maintain 4.0% GDP growth forecast for 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd is maintaining its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for Malaysia at 4.0 per cent and believes that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) may reduce the […]
PETRONAS ramps up global LNG push to support China’s energy transition
PETRONAS, Malaysia’s State-owned energy group, will accelerate the expansion of its global liquefied natural gas (LNG) portfolio to support China’s growing energy needs, as the world’s second-largest economy deepens efforts […]
Gold rises on weaker dollar, rising Middle East tensions
Gold prices rose on Thursday, bolstered by rising tensions in the Middle East and a weaker dollar, while softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data boosted expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Read […]
O&G stocks climb on Bursa as oil hits two-month high amid US-Iran tensions
KUALA LUMPUR: Oil and gas (O&G) and related stocks were among the top gainers on Bursa Malaysia in early Thursday trade, lifted by stronger oil prices amid escalating US-Iran tensions. […]
Trump says willing to extend trade talks deadline, but says that won’t be necessary
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would be willing to extend a July 8 deadline for completing trade talks with countries before higher U.S. tariffs take effect, but […]
Trading ideas: Binastra, Tower REIT, Capital A, VS Industry, Bertam Alliance, SCIB
KUALA LUMPUR: Binastra Corp Bhd, Tower Real Estate Investment Trust (Tower REIT), Capital A Bhd, V.S. Industry Bhd (VSI), Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (SCIB) and Bertam Alliance Bhd are among […]