Bursa Malaysia sees strong selling pressure as inflation worries build
KUALA LUMPUR: The domestic market succumbed to selling pressure in the early session as investors took money off the table…
Travellers departing HK airport may keep liquids, electronics in hand luggage after security upgrade
HONG KONG: Travellers leaving Hong Kong will soon enjoy a quicker departure, as they will be able to keep small…
Asia stocks falter, yen slump keeps markets on intervention alert
SINGAPORE: Asian shares fell and bond yields spiked on nervousness about inflation on Thursday, while the yen's slide past 160-per-dollar…
China gives cities over US$316.45mil in emergency relief amid deadly floods
BEIJING: China has provided more than 2.3 billion yuan (US$316.45 million) in funds to help with rescue efforts, emergency supplies…
Philippine central bank keeps policy rate steady at 6.50%
MANILA: The Philippine central bank kept rates steady at 6.50% for a sixth straight meeting on Thursday, its governor said.
Lynas allocates A$25mil capex for Malaysian facility to produce separated hre products
KUALA LUMPUR: Lynas Malaysia, a wholly-owned unit of Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (Lynas), is targeting the first production of two…
Asia to emerge as equity deals hot spot as India activity surges
SYDNEY: A possible revival in IPOs in Hong Kong after a pickup in Chinese regulatory approvals, and a string of…
China’s Communist Party expels former defence minister Li Shangfu
BEIJING: Former Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu has been expelled from the ruling Communist Party, state media said on Thursday…
Beshom to focus on reining in costs
Beshom Holdings Bhd is expected to face challenges ahead as the fuel subsidy rationalisation may exert downward pressure on consumer…