Asian Stock Markets Close Lower
HONG KONG, March 9 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's stock market ended lower on Monday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 1.35 per cent to close at 25,408.46 points, reported Xinhua.
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HONG KONG, March 9 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's stock market ended lower on Monday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 1.35 per cent to close at 25,408.46 points, reported Xinhua.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 2026-2030 differs from past plans in its scope and reassessment due to the speed of change brought by digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI) and investor expectations.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian capital market will evolve to become a product hub with niches in ASEAN-themed underlying, including Shariah-compliant ETFs, ethical, sustainable and infrastructure funds, through the implementation of the Capital Market Masterplan 2026–2030 (CMP).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must now take the next leap forward with renewed ambition and clarity of purpose to sustain confidence, deepen participation, and unlock the full potential of its capital market, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Guangdong outlined plans to deepen its focus on emerging technologies such as robotics, 6G communications and quantum computing as China prepares its next five-year economic plan.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission (SC) is reviewing mechanisms and structures to enhance individuals’ control of their retirement savings as it aims to expand the range of retirement-focused offerings to facilitate more active management of wealth.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Younger investors tend to focus less on retirement and more on immediate priorities with building emergency savings ranked first with 46 per cent, funding travel at 39 per cent ranking higher than making large, long-term investments at 15 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s capital market is projected to grow to between RM13.8 trillion and RM20 trillion by 2045, while expanding organically to between RM5.8 trillion and RM6.3 trillion over the next five years, supported by the implementation of the Capital Market Masterplan 2026–2030 (CMP).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The KL20 Summit is set to be organised in June 2026, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) has maintained its 2026 earnings forecasts for Leong Hup International Bhd (LHI), noting that any potential penalty arising from ongoing legal proceedings would likely be treated as an exceptional or non-core item.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Black & Veatch, a global leader in human critical infrastructure, has been selected by Formosa Heavy Industry Corporation (FHI) to deliver the full engineering design scope for a 2 x 1200 megawatt (MW) H class combined cycle power plant in Mailiao, Taiwan.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses must move beyond simply adopting digital tools and instead ensure technology investments are aligned with clear objectives, organisational readiness and measurable impact.