Hotels in China fret over rule change to accept foreigners
BEIJING: Hotels in China that currently cater only to locals are worried that a recent rule change that stops them…
FBM KLCI bucks regional trend as stocks bounce
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI erased earlier losses as investors turned bullish on domestic equities amid the downbeat sentiment in…
In Asia, Pentagon chief Austin seeks to reassure allies and cool China tensions
WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will reassure Asian allies that Washington is committed to helping the region counter China,…
Oil dips on concerns about demand, U.S stockpiles data awaited
SINGAPORE: Oil prices eased on Thursday after resilient U.S. economic activity pointed to borrowing costs staying higher for longer in…
Most Asian assets fall on dollar strength; US inflation data in focus
MOST emerging Asian assets weakened on Thursday as higher U.S. Treasury yields boosted the dollar, while investors awaited U.S. inflation…
China tells critics of HK security law to ‘stop interfering’
HONG KONG: China on Thursday (May 30) told international critics of Hong Kong's security law to "stop interfering" following condemnation…
Ringgit ends marginally higher vs US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed marginally higher as markets await the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed) inflation data and…
Gunmen murder Rohingya teacher and student in Bangladesh
COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh: Gunmen in Bangladesh have killed a teacher and a student in a Rohingya refugee camp for refusing…
YTL Power’s Ranhill acquisition a positive
The increased stake in Ranhill Utilities Bhd bodes well for YTL Power International Bhd’s earnings growth over the long term.