KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed weaker against the US dollar today, weighed down by cautious market sentiment following reports of a 104 per cent tariff imposed on China, indicating the likelihood of a prolonged trade war.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- SumiSaujana Group Bhd made a lacklustre debut on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market today amid the continuing global market uncertainty caused by a US-led tariff conflict.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN, which remains committed to upgrading existing free trade agreements (FTAs) to ensure they stay relevant and effective, will see the upgraded version of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) deal on April 21, 2025.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar in early trade today, recovering slightly on technical correction after recent losses, amid a mixed overnight performance by the greenback.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Unity among ASEAN members will determine the success of the ten member states in weathering the US tariff storms that have severely impacted the region, says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower amid a global commodities sell-off triggered by uncertainty over US tariffs, said palm oil trader David Ng.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Syuhada Yusof
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Any revision to the 2025 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast of 4.5 to 5.5 per cent will be based on a comprehensive impact analysis by the National Geoeconomic Command Centre (NGCC), said the Finance Ministry.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Any revision to the 2025 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast of 4.5 to 5.5 per cent will be based on a comprehensive impact analysis by the National Geoeconomic Command Centre (NGCC), said the Finance Ministry.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors returned to net sellers last week across eight Asian markets, reversing their single-week buying streak, recording a heavy net outflow of US$7.12 billion (RM31.68 billion, US$1 = RM4.45), with South Korea and India experiencing the heaviest selling pressure.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trended lower in early trade today, slipping below 1,500-mark, tracking Wall Street’s downbeat performance last Friday amid looming concerns and uncertainties in the global market.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar due to a lack of buying interest, as market uncertainty persists following US President Donald Trump's global reciprocal tariffs.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- As the United States, under President Donald Trump, moves to reshape the global trading system to its advantage, Malaysia's role as ASEAN chair in 2025 will be critical in charting the bloc’s next stage of economic growth.
