FBM KLCI maintains slight lead on final day of results period
KUALA LUMPUR: The local benchmark stock index managed to keep slightly ahead at midday after a volatile session in which…
China’s Wang Yi invited to Australia as Beijing, Canberra ties thaw after prolonged frost
BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has been invited to Australia for a two-day visit in the second half of…
China busts local official who bought 13 homes with bribe money
BEIJING: A retired Chinese official who bought 13 houses using bribe money is one of the most discussed topics on…
Malaysia’s economy expected to improve in near term – DoSM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economy is expected to improve in the near term, supported by resilient domestic demand and stable labour market…
Thai Jan factory output shrinks for 16th month, auto production drags
BANGKOK: Thailand's manufacturing production extended declines for the 16th month in January, the industry ministry said on Thursday, as a…
Asian stocks firm before US inflation test; yen gains
TOKYO: Chinese equities and most other regional stock markets climbed on Thursday, while the dollar held its ground against European…
EPF to unveil Account 3 in April: Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is expected to announce the flexible account or Account 3 initiative in April,…
Oil slips on US demand, interest rate fears
SINGAPORE: Oil prices on Thursday fell after a larger-than-expected build in U.S. crude stockpiles stoked worries about slow demand, while…
FBM KLCI gains 2.54% in February
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI ended the day higher on Thursday, bucking the trend as other regional indices edged down…