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China moves to curb dual-use exports, targets 20 Japanese institutions
BEIJING, June 29 — China added 20 Japanese entities, including the National Institute for Defense Studies, to a blacklist on Monday aiming to block the export of dual-use items, the […]
Lower oil gives ringgit a fresh lift at Monday market open
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — The ringgit was slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday as the domestic unit continues to be well-supported with lower crude oil prices. Bank […]
World Cup fever may inject up to RM2.1b into Malaysia’s F&B sector, economist says
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — Football fever during the FIFA World Cup 2026 could inject between RM1.2 billion and RM2.1 billion into Malaysia’s food and beverage (F&B) industry as fans […]
Ships crossing Hormuz use Oman passage despite Iran warnings
LONDON, June 27 — Traffic levels in the Strait of Hormuz fell back from Wednesday’s high, but vessels continued to use a non-Iranian-approved passage despite a ship being struck by […]
Ghost tickets: World Cup fans left flustered by last-minute StubHub ticket cancellations
NEW YORK, June 27 — Jeremy Wright knew exactly what he wanted to gift his wife, Sarah, for Christmas last year: tickets to a World Cup soccer game. Wright used […]
Ringgit to trade within RM4.09-RM4.11 next week ahead of key economic data releases
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — The ringgit is expected to trade within the RM4.09 to RM4.11 range next week as investors await key economic data releases. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd […]
From barns to boardrooms, Europe’s heatwave shows how climate stress drags on growth and food supplies
PARIS, June 27 — When the mercury rises so do the costs for an economy as productivity melts and growth becomes lethargic, providing an additional challenge to Europe as it […]
Bank Negara launches ‘Semak Kasih’ portal to help Malaysians check unclaimed insurance, takaful benefits
KUALA TERENGGANU, June 26 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today launched the “Semak Kasih” portal to make it easier for beneficiaries to check unclaimed insurance policies or takaful certificates of […]
Swatch claiming US$170m in damages from Samsung over smartwatch trademark row, FT reports
LONDON, June 26 — Swiss watchmaker Swatch is seeking US$170 million (RM695 million) in damages in a lawsuit against Samsung in which it claims the South Korean electronics giant allowed […]
Ringgit outperforms major currencies after weaker US consumption data cools Fed hike bets
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — The ringgit has continued to strengthen against the US dollar, other major currencies and Asean peers on Friday, shrugging off the impact of stronger-than-expected United […]