ASEAN+3 Growth Revised To 4.1 Pct In 2025, 3.8 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Growth in the ASEAN+3 region is projected at 4.1 per cent in 2025 and 3.8 per cent in 2026, an upward revision from July’s forecast, supported by robust first-half performance and stronger-than-expected export momentum.

North Atlantic Nears Completion Of Esso S.A.F. Acquisition Amid Final Price Adjustments

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- North Atlantic France SAS (North Atlantic) is closing in on its acquisition of ExxonMobil France Holding SAS (ExxonMobil)’s 82.89 per cent stake in Esso Société Anonyme Française SA (Esso S.A.F.), with the final purchase price now undergoing detailed adjustments ahead of completion expected by year-end 2025.

Business Sentiment Improves As RAM BCI Rises In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The RAM Business Confidence Index (RAM BCI) rose to 48.4 in the third quarter (3Q) of 2025, compared to 40.0 in 2Q, reflecting a notable improvement in business sentiment for the upcoming three months.

Budget 2026: PIKOM Proposes National Digital Council To Drive ESG, Investment

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) has called on the government to establish a National Digital Council in Budget 2026 to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles and maintain Malaysia’s attractiveness to investors.

Economists See No Major Tax Changes In Budget 2026; Expect Wider CGT Scope

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Economists believe that Budget 2026 would not introduce any major changes in the taxation system -- especially individual and corporate taxes -- to preserve consumer and investor confidence as the United States tariffs kick in.

Bursa Malaysia Starts Lower, Tracking Wall Street Decline

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened weaker on Friday, tracking Wall Street’s decline, as valuation concerns outweighed strong economic data despite the United States (US) gross domestic product growth hitting a two-year high.

Ringgit Eases Versus Greenback On Firm US Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar on Friday as the greenback gained momentum following stronger United States (US) economic data.

AI Uncovers Trillion-Barrel Potential In Existing Oil Fields, Says Wood Mackenzie

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Existing oilfields could supply up to one trillion barrels of crude through 2050 without major new discoveries, according to analysis by energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie.

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Ringgit Holds Steady Versus Greenback Ahead Of US CPI Report

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit held steady against the American dollar and strengthened versus other major currencies at the close on Thursday, as investors awaited the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report due later tonight.

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback Ahead Of US Inflation Reports

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the American dollar at the close on Wednesday as cautious investors took profit after recent gains, ahead of US inflation reports this week.

Axiata, Tenaga Nasional, YTL Corp Push FBM KLCI Higher At Lunch Break

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Buying support in selected heavyweights led by Axiata, Tenaga Nasional and YTL Corp have pushed the key index higher by 0.16 per cent at lunch break.

Ringgit Opens Higher, Tracks US Jobs Revision And Rate Cut Hopes

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, building on gains as weaker United States jobs data fuelled expectations of interest rate cuts.