Money & Finance
Global stock markets slip on Christmas Eve
SpaceX launches 3 visitors to the space station for $55M each
Russia’s invasion drives NATO rethink of Europe force stance.
Filipinos struggle amid coronavirus quarantine
Oil price plunges as Saudi Arabia retaliates with Russia
Biden pledges new Ukraine aid warns Russia on chemical weapons.
Malaysia exports rise 9.8% to RM204.99bil in Feb
Google offers $340 million in Ads credits to help small businesses
Global authorities warn of fraud and scam amid coronavirus pandemic
Greenhouse gas emissions rose in Rhode Island.
MBSB Bank, Prec ink pact to drive cashless business transactions among...
Malaysia’s palm oil stocks slide 6.56% in Feb
Malaysians brace for economic and social impacts of lockdown
Putin wants ‘unfriendly countries’ to pay rubles for gas.
Biden will travel to Europe for Ukraine talks: White House
Chile ratifies CPTPP, a big opportunity for Malaysian businesses: Tengku Zafrul
Quantum Computing Breakthrough: China’s Jiuzhang Performs AI Tasks 180 Million Times...
EU approves new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war
Australia pledges additional $80 billion coronavirus stimulus to rescue jobs
UN worries about unemployment of 470M people worldwide
Bursa Malaysia snaps losing streak, ringgit weakens to 4.5028
Crude oil prices stay muted in 1H amid altered oil flows...
EU officials visit Kyiv as Russia strikes civilian target
Philippines’ credit rating gets upgrade due to “strong economy”
Philippines’ Central bank warns of fake banknote designs circulating on social...
The Central Bank of the Philippines, or “Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas” (BSP) in Filipino translation, warned the public against fake designs of banknotes that were recently posted on social media. BSP released an advisory on January 23 saying that the postings were made by an existing Facebook account with the user name “Bangko Sentral ng […]
US accuses Russia of endangering nuclear arms control treaty
China’s Ant Financial applies for banking license in Singapore, joining Grab...
Cyberattack in Ukraine war affected thousands across Europe.
IBM partners with new chipmaker Rapidus to make up lost ground
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific flags up to US$893.77 million loss in...
Silicon Valley Bank SVB run exposes rifts in venture capital world
Malaysia not going into recession, growth set to continue in 2023:...
Russian space chief: Sanctions could imperil space station.
Better Internet connectivity for Sarawak with a new submarine cable to...
Malaysian banks rating intact despite US bank failures – RAM Ratings
IMF set to provide $2.9 billion to help crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Asian markets surge as central banks signal support
Share prices in Asia got an unexpected boost following the commitment of the Bank of Japan and the U.S. Federal Reserve to help protect markets from the damaging impact of the coronavirus. The Asian markets reversed early losses as investors put their hopes on a harmonized global monetary policy response. BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda, in a rare […]
KLCI falls as investors take profit, ringgit at 4.4760
Lithuania cuts off Russian gas imports and urges the EU to...
RHB Bank on course to meet KPI targets
New China-Laos-Thailand train builds efficiency for China and Asean trade
Asian shares rise ahead of Fed decision on rate hike
IAEA sends staff to all Ukraine nuclear plants in safety bid
UK financial system threatened by climate change
Biden bans Russian oil, warns of higher prices at US pumps.
Telemedicine owners charged in million dollars’ worth fraud scheme
S&P downgrade indicates Russia headed for historic default
New rules for companies on climate risks proposed by SEC
Extension of coronavirus travel ban worsens Thai Airways problems
Maybank to facilitate the trading of shariah-compliant securities on Bursa under...
Asia-Pacific leaders condemn war, renew calls for open trade
Boustead Plantations expects continued volatility in palm oil prices
Australia’s bushfires hit businesses leading to more than $2 billion economic...
IMF, World bank express readiness to lend amid virus crisis
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have already developed contingency plans to be able to provide funding to the global fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). IMF spokesman Gerry Rice said that the institutions are willing to lend capital should any state government requests for assistance. “We have various financial instruments that could […]
EU slams ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine but new sanctions unlikely
War censorship exposes Putin’s leaky internet controls
Ukraine war imperils wheat, but farmers are in no rush to...
Congress votes to suspend Russia’s trade status, enact an oil ban
Chinese coffee giant apologizes for fabrication of sales
What to expect next as US-China trade deal gets inked
Hong Kong’s financial sector unmoved by protests
Europe agrees to ban Russian coal but struggles with oil, gas
The U.S. reinstates 352 product exclusions from China tariffs.
European banks allow delays in mortgage payments to soften coronavirus impact
World Bank President urges lawmakers to prioritize debt management to avert...
EU eyes Russian officials, banks, industry for sanctions.
Coronavirus hammered Hong Kong’s economy worse than protests
Philippines stocks plunge deepest since 2016 due to coronavirus
The Philippines has recorded its deepest fall in shares as growing concerns over coronavirus hit Asian and global markets. Based on reports, the Philippine Stock Exchange Index plunged 4.3 % on Wednesday trading, tumbling the most since January 2016. The Bankers’ Association of the Philippines also said that the peso succumbed to the dollar, finishing […]
Global semiconductor equipment sales to hit record US$108.5bil this year
CIA director visits Kyiv, meets with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
Indonesian bank trims rates to head off coronavirus impact
The central bank of Indonesia has cut its interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.75% to prevent the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak that hammers the country’s travel, tourism and trade industries. Although Indonesia has not reported any confirmed case of the deadly virus, officials are worried about the fallout from the epidemic. The closure […]
Global markets rise as US nears trillion-dollars’ worth stimulus package
Malaysia attracts RM264.6bil approved investments in 2022, 2nd largest ever recorded:...
Poland to end Russian oil imports; Germany warns on gas.
EU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxury
WHO says 99% of the world’s population breathes poor-quality air.
Oil prices climb after Opec+ keeps output cut targets, China eases...
Malaysia’s total trade up 8.6% to RM236bil in December 2022
Apple won’t hit revenue forecasts due to coronavirus
US-Iran tensions put world market on edge
Biden waiving the ethanol rule in a bid to lower gasoline...
Malaysia Banks to be held up by resilient earnings
Arizona Gov. Ducey hails Taiwan semiconductor investment
Asia stocks edge up despite global growth worries.
Nissan sues former chairman and seeks $91 million damages
Thai regulations hurdle Tesco’s sale of Asian assets
Thailand’s 5G auction raises over 100 billion baht
China investment will boost green economy in Malaysia, says biz leader
UN to vote on suspending Russia from the rights council.
Maybank introduces financing solution for EV, hybrid users
UK regulator revokes license of Russia-backed broadcaster RT.
Indonesia hikes fuel prices by 30%, cuts energy subsidies
US forces returning to Philippines to counter China threats
Vietnam lures US$3.1 billion in FDI in first two months of...
Money trader Travelex down after getting victimized by cyberattack
Indonesia’s Asean presidency to focus on economic growth, says senior minister...
New Russian offensive underway in Ukraine, says NATO
SK Hynix to invest US$11bil in new South Korea chip plant
Germany seeks to boost renewable energy and cut Russian imports.
Bank Negara issues exposure draft on licensing and regulatory framework for...
Asian FX, stocks rise as strong U.S. GDP data aids risk...
Oil prices ease on symbolic OPEC+ output cut
UK’s Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks hit due to customers’ wage delays
China’s new coronavirus hits global markets
Three Malaysian execs face money laundering charges
Australia wards off recession through $11 billion stimulus package
Retail loan growth likely to remain strong
UK inflation hits a 30-year high of 6.2% as Sunak readies...
Ambank Aids SMEs Via Strategic Partnership With PUMM
Singapore bank stocks hit by Credit Suisse crisis
ECB hawks press case for more rate hikes to fight inflation
Malaysian fugitive Jho Low spotted in virus-hit Wuhan
The fugitive Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho, commonly known as Jho Low, was recently spotted in the coronavirus-center Chinese city according to Malaysian authorities. “Previously, we did receive intelligence that he was active in Wuhan,” said Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador. Low is wanted for his huge role in a massive graft scandal, siphoning […]
World stocks rise as Mid-East tensions wane
The U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine invasion.
Malaysia unlikely to go into recession due to economic diversification
TM, ZTE Malaysia team up to build hybrid cloud 5G core...
The US to seek Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council.
UN chief: Don’t let Russia crisis fuel climate destruction.
Standard Chartered Malaysia Launches SmartStocks
Russians shift focus from Kyiv, scaling back goals in war?
US and China vowed to resolve economic disputes through comprehensive dialogue
Russian stock market, crushed by war, will partially reopen
Zelenskyy evokes Holocaust as he appeals to Israel for aid.
Japanese couple who operated an educational institution sentenced to prison for...
Yasunori Kagoike, the former head of a Japanese institution named Moritomo Gakuen, and his wife, Junko, were found guilty of defrauding the central and local governments. The couple had been indicted for receiving public subsidies worth ¥56.4 million from the national government for the construction of an elementary school in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture between 2016 […]
EcoWorld in end-financing tie-up with Public Bank
Malaysia maintains stock trading amid coronavirus lockdown
Boris Johnson: Russian win would bring ‘age of intimidation’
Asia stocks extend losses as Ukraine war, China’s covid-19 surge hit...
Malaysian economy relatively resilient in 2023, says ICAEW
Volcano eruption won’t hit Philippines GDP, says Economist
Telenor and Axiata win key approval for multi-billion dollar Malaysia tie-up
Malaysia end-August palm oil stocks hit 2 million tonnes for first...
Founder of India’s Yes Bank faces money laundering charges
Asian stock markets mixed ahead of latest US jobs reading
US seeks tighter UN sanctions after N. Korea missile test
Prices of crude oil soar after Iran’s missile attacks on US...
International trade rises as commerce ministry lays out 2023 plans
BREAKING NEWS: High-Level Leak Exposes Alleged Corporate Scandal Involving MAA Group...
Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak Discuss US-UK Special Relationship in Oval...
Council of Europe expels Russia from human rights body.
High energy costs trigger unrest in parts of Europe.
Bursa Malaysia inks collaboration with UMW, Maybank to roll out centralised...
Germany, Japan seek economic cooperation
Global stock markets stumble as coronavirus pandemic spreads
Guyana OKs Exxon’s $10B Yellowtail offshore oil project.
Franchise sales to increase to RM23bil by 2025
Hong Kong once again ranked as world’s freest economy
The US, EU sign data transfer deal to ease privacy concerns
India emerged as 5th world’s largest economy with $2.94 trillion GDP
Tesla’s market value surpassed Ford’s and General Motors’
President Trump boasts US’ investment boom in Ohio rally
Malaysian banks’ loan growth to stay at 5-6% in 2023 on...
Ukraine war drives the US, EU deal to undercut Russian energy
WTO warns of ‘real’ recession risk in some major economies
Malaysia attracts RM123.3 billion worth of approved investments for Jan-June 2022...
Ukraine reports 300 dead in airstrike on Mariupol theater
Malaysia consumer sector expected to remain robust
EV-related stocks advance after Tesla gets approval to import electric vehicles...
The US hits Russia with ‘war crimes’ sanctions, Europe following.
Bursa Malaysia announces 21 additions to F4GBM index constituents
World Bank official says war-driven oil price hikes to slash growth...
Budget 2023 will be among the focus for the 15th Malaysian...
European inflation soars to a record 7.5% on fuel, food costs.
Industrial Shares Show Strength in Broadening Stock Market Rally | Analysts...
Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine
Philippines deports 9 Japanese fraud suspects
Nine Japanese nationals who are wanted for telecommunications fraud were deported Monday by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) of the Philippines. The suspects, according to the Business World, were identified as Irie Dai, Ishii Kyogo, Hamaoka Kantaro, Maeyama Takuto, Tanaka Kazuya, Yoshida Takeshi, Murata Seiichi, Kouki Shouji, and Imizumi Ryo. Media reports said that the […]