Ringgit rebounds to open higher against US$
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit rebounded to open higher against the US dollar ahead of the release of the US inflation…
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…