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Japan’s Nikkei crosses 51,000 for first time on tech optimism
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average surged past the key 51,000 level for the first time on Wednesday, underpinned by investor optimism over artificial intelligence sector investments. Read full story Date: […]
Asia stocks rise on AI optimism, investors gird for Fed, tech earnings
SINGAPORE: Asian shares got a lift from Wall Street on Wednesday thanks to a fresh wave of optimism over artificial intelligence, as investors braced for a busy day headlined by […]
Factbox-Who are the main candidates in the Dutch election?
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -The Netherlands holds a general election on October 29, when more than 13 million voters will pick parties to form a governing coalition. The poll will ultimately determine […]
Australia’s human rights commissioner ‘concerned’ by Nauru deportation secrecy
SYDNEY (Reuters) -The first deportation of a person from Australia to the Pacific Island nation of Nauru under a billion-dollar deal to resettle non-citizens with criminal records raises “serious human […]
OPR cut supports growth into Q4 2025 and next year, says Finance Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: The July reduction in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) is expected to continue to support economic growth in Q4 2025 and into next year. Read full story Date: […]
Weather warning issued for eight states until noon
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather warning, forecasting thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Selangor, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Sabah until […]
UEM Edgenta appoints Shaiful Subhan as managing director and chief executive officer
KUALA LUMPUR: UEM Edgenta Bhd announced the appointment of Shaiful Subhan as its managing director and chief executive officer (MD/CEO) effective Nov 1. Read full story Date: 29 October, 2025 […]
Budi95 MyKad verification operating steadily in first month, says Finance Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: The MyKad verification system under Budi95 is operating steadily in its first month, says the Finance Ministry. Read full story Date: 29 October, 2025 11:01 am Source: thestar.com.my
Bursa Malaysia rebounds in anticipation of US rate cut
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia rebounded on Wednesday on investor optimism over a rate cut at the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting and bumper earnings from US tech. Read full story […]
Australian dollar gains as hot inflation scorches rate cut bets
SYDNEY: The Australian dollar popped to a three-week peak on Wednesday after shockingly high reading on core inflation led markets to all but price out a rate cut next week, […]