Spotlight shifts to oil demand as OPEC+ move clears the air on supplies
THE decision by OPEC and its allies to extend production cuts until June as well as the surprise decision by…
FBM KLCI turns mildly positive at midday
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI eked out a slight gain at midday after persisting volatility saw the index spend most…
Asia stocks bide time ahead of US data; Nikkei bruised by BOJ pivot bets
SINGAPORE: Asian shares held near seven-month highs on Thursday though traded mostly sideways as investors awaited fresh catalysts that would…
Singaporean bank UOB aims to double private wealth assets by 2026
SINGAPORE: Singaporean lender United Overseas Bank (UOB) is planning to double its private wealth assets under management over the next couple…
Last minute buying lifts Bursa Malaysia at close
KUALA LUMPUR: Last-minute buying interest pushed the FBM KLCI to end on its intraday high, on continued buying in index-linked…
Ringgit closes marginally higher against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, supported by positive sentiment of a potential interest…
Malaysia best in overall investment conditions among Asia’s emerging nations — Milken Institute
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has been ranked as the country with the best overall investment condition among Asia’s emerging and developing…
Europe regulator says will take time needed to approve China jet
COLOGNE: Europe's air safety regulator will take whatever time is needed to approve China's C919 passenger jet, its top official…
Poll: Economists upgrade S’pore growth forecast
Economists have upgraded Singapore’s 2024 growth forecast, according to a survey by the country’s central bank published yesterday, with better-than-expected…