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Japanese seafood exports to Malaysia jump 40pc to RM130m as demand grows
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Japanese seafood exports to Malaysia rose by about 40 per cent in the first eight months of 2026, driven by stronger demand for premium products […]
Indonesia lets listed firms buy back shares without shareholder approval until June 2027
JAKARTA, Oct 26 — Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) said Monday it has extended the policy allowing listed companies to buy back shares without requiring general meeting of shareholders approval […]
UK budget set for limited relief as borrowing costs surge
LONDON, Oct 26 — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s new government unveils its first budget Wednesday, testing a commitment to ease the cost of living and ramp up defence spending […]
Thailand plans US$1.5b solar subsidy to help one million households
BANGKOK, Oct 26 — Thailand offered subsidies worth up to US$1.5 billion (RM6.13 billion) Monday to help households install solar panels, as it seeks to boost renewable energy and reduce […]
Bursa Malaysia ends lower as regional markets weaken on AI spending concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Monday, weighed down by selling pressure in selected heavyweights, mainly utilities and banking stocks, alongside weaker performances across regional markets. […]
Moody’s sees Malaysia as key regional data centre hub if edge maintained
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Malaysia is well positioned to play a key role as a regional data centre hub if it can maintain its competitive advantage, Moody’s Ratings […]
Bursa Malaysia opens higher before retreating on Wall Street weakness
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Monday but fell thereafter as market sentiment was weighed down by the weaker overnight performance on Wall Street. At 9.10 am, […]
Ringgit opens firmer versus US dollar as markets await Fed decision
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — The ringgit was slightly higher against the US dollar in early trade on Monday amid cautious sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s Federal Open […]
Netanyahu floats an ‘alternative economy’, and his own central bank isn’t buying it
JERUSALEM, Oct 25 — Israel’s central bank has issued a rare rebuke of recent remarks from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggesting that the country use cryptocurrency to help establish an […]
Four to five years vs under two: Nissan, Honda, Toyota hit fast-forward button as Japan chases China
TOKYO, Oct 25 — Japanese automakers are stepping up efforts to shorten their vehicle development times as they seek to catch up with Chinese rivals that offer new models to […]