Gold Futures End Higher Amid Subtle Global Demand Shifts

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Friday, supported by subtle shifts in global demand.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday, Buoyed By Buying Activities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday, driven by consistent buying activities in selected heavyweights, led by the construction, industrial products and services, and financial services counters.

Bargain-hunting Activities Push Bursa Malaysia Higher At The Close

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended two days of losses to close higher on Thursday, tracking gains in the regional markets as bargain-hunting activities emerged following the recent sell-off.

Brahim's Optimistic On New Clients, Global Halal Expansion

BANGI, July 17 (Bernama) -- Brahim's Holdings Bhd is steadily rebuilding its inflight catering business while expanding its presence in the global halal food segment, said its executive chairman, Datuk Seri Ibrahim Ahmad.

US Dollar Seen Weakening Over Next 12 Months, Ringgit, Asian Equities To Benefit - StanChart

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- A weakening US dollar is expected to continue benefiting the ringgit and Asian equities going forward, albeit with a volatile outlook in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025), according to Standard Chartered Bank.

US Tariffs Could Drag ASEAN-5 GDP Growth To 1.5 Pct In 2026 -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- ASEAN-5 gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to fall to just three per cent in 2025 and as low as 1.5 per cent in 2026 if knock-on effects from the United States (US) tariffs continue, said Bloomberg Southeast Asia economist Dr Tamara Mast Henderson.

Ringgit Rebounds On Softer US Stance Towards China

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded this morning, opening higher against the US dollar amid reports of a softer stance by United States (US) President Donald Trump towards China.

CPO Futures End Higher On Gains In Related Markets, Weaker Ringgit

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today supported by stronger prices in related markets.

Juwai IQI Projects Chinese Investment To Be Around RM30 Bln For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Juwai IQI expects Malaysia to see Chinese investment inflow of at least RM30 billion this year, with battery and solar component plants accounting for a larger share.

Botanee Group Leads Chinese Beauty Industry Push At China-Thailand Cultural Exchange

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The "Mountains and Seas Spirits · Yu Garden Lantern Festival – 2025 China-Thailand Cultural Month" officially commenced at ICONSIAM, Bangkok, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand.

Bursa Malaysia Flat In Early Trade After Downbeat Wall St Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16  -- Bursa Malaysia made a flat start on Wednesday, following the downbeat performance on Wall Street overnight.

Ringgit Slips At Opening Against Greenback As US Rate Cut Hopes Fade

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today as the greenback strengthened on waning hopes of an interest rate cut this month by the United States.