Bursa bounces back slightly from beaten-down prices
KUALA LUMPUR: The selling pressure on Bursa Malaysia is expected to slow today following a mixed performance on Wall Street…
Ringgit opens higher despite greenback strength
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today although the greenback’s appeal as a safe-haven currency remained firm amid…
An ‘ideal scenario’ for Muhibbah’s Cambodia concession – CGSI
KUALA LUMPUR: Negotiations between Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd and Cambodian authorities over a possible concession for the new airport in…
US, China defence chiefs hold first talks in nearly 18 months
WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun via video teleconference on Tuesday (April 16), in…
Asian shares mixed as Fed’s Powell rethinks rate cuts, yields jump
SYDNEY: Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday as the world's most powerful central banker had a change of heart on…
IMF revises Malaysia’s 2024 GDP higher to 4.4%
KUALA LUMPUR: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised the outlook for Malaysia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) by a notch…
Beijing half-marathon under probe after controversy over winner
ANKARA: Organisers of the Beijing half-marathon are investigating the outcome of the race after controversary erupted over allegations that several…
Ringgit stages technical rebound to snap 3-day losing streak against US$
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed firmer against the US dollar on Wednesday as it staged a technical rebound after three days…
Water-splashing festivals boost tourism in China, South-East Asia
KUNMING: When Cambodian student Tim Chivorn immersed himself in the just-concluded water-splashing festival in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's…