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KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- China, Japan and South Korea, which have signalled alliances since the announcement of sweeping US tariffs, held their second trilateral meeting in just eight days after their first engagement this year, reflecting the urgency as Washington’s move has caused ripple effects globally.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASNB), a wholly-owned unit trust management company of Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), has launched its ‘Labur Kasih Sayang’ campaign alongside the release of its heartwarming raya film Amanah Sulung, now streaming on ASNB’s social media platforms.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its decline to close sharply lower today, with the benchmark index falling by 4.01 per cent, dragged by weaker regional market performance amid growing concerns over a potential global trade war.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- United States (US) Department of the Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia Robert Kaproth met with senior ASEAN officials here today to apprise them of the imposition of tariffs on 168 countries by the US.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Over 200 media practitioners from both domestic and international outlets have registered to cover the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting (AFMGM) and related meetings here, which begin today.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh have discussed ASEAN's collective response to the unilateral trade tariffs imposed by the United States.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower today, with the benchmark index falling by 0.97 per cent, as persistent selling across various sectors weighed on the market, which continued to feel the impact of sweeping US tariffs.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has focused on three priority economic deliverables (PEDs) under the financial track — sustainable financing, digital economy, and inclusive development — which will be the main focus of discussions at the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting (AFMGM) from April 7-10.
PUTRAJAYA, April 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the ASEAN chair this year, will prioritise the importance of deepening regional economic ties following the announcement of sweeping US tariffs on the bloc’s member nations as well as leading them in engaging Washington in talks to potentially reduce retaliatory tariffs on imports into America.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Capcom Co Ltd has announced that both Street Fighter 6 and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess will be released for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, coinciding with the launch of the new hardware from Nintendo Co Ltd.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Italian Baker Sdn Bhd, producer of Massimo bread loaves, has announced a temporary disruption in the production of its bakery products due to the gas pipeline blaze in Putra Heights, which had affected the LNG supply to its factory.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today, with the benchmark index declining 0.5 per cent, weighed down by selected heavyweights led by Press Metal, IHH Healthcare, and Tenaga Nasional.
