KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — Malaysia recorded a score of 7.57 out of 10 in the ‘Economic Freedom of the World: 2026 Annual Report’, marking its strongest performance

JAKARTA, Oct 19 — The main stock index in Jakarta closed at its lowest level in six years today, following sharp losses last week, as index compiler MSCI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — Malaysia needs to prepare for an ageing society by investing in healthcare, elderly care and technologies that enable older people to live independently,

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — Malaysian entrepreneurs must overcome an inherent tendency toward excessive humility and actively build strong storytelling capabilities if they want to secure international venture

MELAKA, Oct 19 — Monthly retirement savings withdrawals under the Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) i-Emas retirement savings scheme could help retirees manage their finances more systematically while reducing

SHANGHAI, Oct 19 — With China’s economy still struggling to recover from the pandemic, even global fashion icons are beginning to feel the pinch as consumers turn instead

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Japan’s yuzu, prized for its distinctive fragrance and citrusy tang, is emerging as a potential addition to Malaysia’s halal market, with producers from

MUMBAI, Oct 18 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit India for the second time this year, as Washington seeks to bolster ties with

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The ringgit is expected to trade within a tight range with an upward bias next week, between RM4.07 and RM4.09, following Malaysia’s higher-than-expected

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Bursa Malaysia is expected to maintain a cautious bias next week as investors adopt a measured yet constructive stance while navigating domestic developments,

BANGKOK, Oct 17 — International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva said today this year’s Annual Meetings with global policymakers were marked by “optimism and worry” about the global

BANGKOK, Oct 17 — The artificial intelligence boom has been a key driver of global growth, but also poses economic risks should investment in the technology falter, experts

MELAKA, Oct 17 — Sarawak could strengthen the country’s cocoa industry by expanding cultivation areas and producing higher-value chocolate products, helping narrow the supply gap in dried cocoa

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Malaysia is on track to exceed its official full-year gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast of 4.8 to 5.3 per cent after the

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Friday as buying interest shifted from index heavyweights to smaller-cap technology and telecommunications stocks as well as real estate

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by Malaysia’s higher-than-expected advance GDP estimate for the third quarter of 2026

WASHINGTON, Oct 15 — A typhoon in the Philippines and flooding in Brazil. Twice in less than a year, British energy giant Shell has been the target of

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Bursa Malaysia’s key index retreated four days of gains to close lower today, following profit-taking in selected heavyweight stocks and tracking regional and

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Selangor has attracted potential investment exceeding RM3 billion from four foreign investors through Letters of Intent (LOIs) facilitated by UOB Malaysia to Invest

PARIS, Oct 14 — Diesel supply disruptions in the Gulf stemming from the US war against Iran will keep the market tight into 2027, the International Energy Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The ringgit closed higher against the greenback today as investors’ risk appetite improved ahead of US inflation data, with sentiment supported by the

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Bursa Malaysia’s index extended its winning streak to four consecutive days, ending higher today, as bargain hunting continued in banking heavyweights, with the

NEW YORK, Oct 14 — Goldman Sachs reported higher third-quarter profit yesterday that topped analyst estimates even as activity moderated from the booming prior quarter. Profit at the New

BANGKOK, Oct 13 — The IMF warned on Tuesday of “elevated” risks faced by the global financial system, with potential perils including an AI-related market correction and cyber

RIYADH, Oct 13 — Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, faces a major economic contraction this year, the IMF said today, as deadly attacks by Yemen’s Houthis

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar today as investors remained cautious ahead of the US inflation data due tomorrow, an

NEW YORK, Oct 13 — Several startups are betting that they can leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to make better forecasts than even the most specialized experts when it comes

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and other major currencies today, supported by positive market sentiment following the Budget 2027 announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 —Bursa Malaysia continued last week’s positive performance, led by bargain hunting in banking stocks as Budget 2027 offered additional support through measures targeting small and

SINGAPORE, Oct 11 — Firefly has cancelled all scheduled flights between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang and Seletar Airport in Singapore from Oct 10 to 12

NORTH JACKSON (United States), Oct 11 —  For Doug Rende, who runs an aluminium product manufacturer in the US state of Ohio, President Donald Trump’s tariffs have meant

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The ringgit is expected to strengthen against the US dollar next week, trading within the RM4.07 to RM4.08 range, as markets digest the Budget

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within the 1,600-1,630 points range next week, with a cautious upside bias on the selective accumulation of blue

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) has hailed Budget 2027 as an “SME Budget”, citing measures to ease cash flow

BEIJING, Oct 10 — China and the European Union can avoid “escalation” in various contentious disputes, Beijing said today, as worries of a damaging trade war simmer. Discussions

PARIS, Oct 10 — French government bonds have become the bane of investors on fears that officials are unwilling or unable to rein in spending that far outstrips

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Bursa Malaysia ended higher today, buoyed by market optimism and sustained buying activity following the Budget 2027 announcement, which provided fresh catalysts for the market.   At 5pm, the FTSE