HKMA CEO says Hong Kong considering ‘deepening’ some connect schemes with China
HONG KONG: Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Chief Executive Eddie Yue said on Tuesday that Hong Kong was considering 'deepening'…
Asia stocks rise; metals fly on manufacturing bets
SINGAPORE: Industrial metals prices extended their gains on Tuesday with expectations of a worldwide manufacturing rebound, while Asian shares crept…
Most Asian currencies subdued ahead of US CPI
MOST Asian currencies were muted on Tuesday as traders exercised caution ahead of this week's U.S. inflation data and a…
Biden’s envoy to the UN set to visit border with North Korea
WASHINGTON: The US ambassador to the United Nations will travel to the North Korean border as the Biden administration looks…
Bursa Malaysia dips ahead of Raya holiday
KUALA LUMPUR: Profit-taking activities ahead of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday led to Bursa Malaysia finishing lower on Tuesday.
Ringgit closes higher against US dollar ahead of US CPI data
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended the day higher against the US dollar as market players await the United States (US)…
Pan Borneo Highway: Phase 1 to be fully opened in 2Q 2024
KUCHING: Phase one of the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway (LPB) project will be fully opened in the second quarter of…
Oil prices steady after drop as Middle East ceasefire hopes wane
LONDON: Oil prices stabilised on Tuesday as prices ticked higher amid fading hopes that negotiations between Israel and Hamas would…
Long shadow cast over investor sentiment
SOMETIMES you don’t always get what you wish for, but you have to take what you get.