FBM KLCI slightly higher ahead of Bank Negara’s OPR decision
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI managed a slight bounce on Thursday morning as it halted its descent following Wall Street's…
Asian shares broadly higher; BOJ chatter lifts yen, dents Nikkei
SYDNEY: Asian stocks were mostly up on Thursday as investors took comfort from growing signs the Federal Reserve will soon…
More Chinese women choosing singledom as economy stutters
XIAN: Freelance copywriter Chai Wanrou thinks marriage is an unfair institution. Like many young women in China, she is part…
US mentality has not changed despite improvement in ties: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
BEIJING: The United States continues to have “misperceptions” of China and has not honoured some of its promises, despite some…
Bank Negara’s OPR stays firm at 3%
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara kept the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 3% upon the conclusion of its monetary policy…
Bursa Malaysia rebounds as buying interest returns
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia rebounded from two straight days of declines, buoyed by bargain-hunting activities amid the recent market sell-off.
Ringgit strengthens to end higher against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar today after the US Dollar Index (DXY) retreated in…
Taiwan labour minister apologises for ‘racist’ comments regarding Indian migrant workers
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s Labour Minister Hsu Ming-chun has apologised for saying that the island planned to recruit workers from India’s north-eastern…
Construction machinery maker aims to raise production
Construction equipment maker Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co Ltd (XCMG) is ramping up efforts to promote the production of new…