China opposes moves that escalate tensions on Korean Peninsula
BEIJING: China is committed to maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, and opposes any words or deeds that…
Investors may hit pause on FBM KLCI rally until 4Q, says HLIB
KUALA LUMPUR: The rally on the FBM KLCI may be put on hold for the time-being as investors await more…
Ringgit marginally higher on mixed US economic signals
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar today amid mixed United States (US) economic signals, said an analyst.
Billionaire Richard Li’s FWD Group revives Hong Kong IPO plan, sources say
HONG KONG/SYDNEY: Billionaire Richard Li has revived plans to list pan-Asian insurer FWD Group in Hong Kong, said three people with…
PM Anwar wants digital banks to boost e-payment transactions
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is confident the target of 400 e-payment transactions per capita can be achieved…
Malaysia can achieve double-digit growth in rubber gloves export in 2024
PETALING JAYA: The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities is cautiously optimistic that Malaysia will be able to achieve a double digit…
Modi’s appeal clouded in India election by prices, jobs, graft, survey says
NEW DELHI: Lack of jobs, high inflation and falling income in India led voters to rein in support for Prime…
Hong Kong provides loans worth HK$19b to ailing SMEs during pandemic
HONG KONG: The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has provided loans worth nearly HK$19 billion (US$2.43 billion) to small…
Bursa Malaysia closes higher on bargain hunting
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia closed higher on bargain hunting for stocks currently priced lower than usual after yesterday's profit-taking, said an analyst.