Possible US-China Trade Deal Boosts Ringgit To A Near 2-week High

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rose on Thursday, bolstered by indications from United States President Donald Trump regarding a potential trade deal with China.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid Cautious Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower for the second consecutive day on Thursday, dragged down by weakness in selected Petronas-related, telco and banking heavyweights, reflecting the cautious sentiment that continues to weigh on regional markets.

Ringgit Holds Steady To End Higher vs US Dollar Ahead Of Fed Minutes

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher on Wednesday against a muted US dollar ahead of the release of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) January policy meeting minutes.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Cautious Sentiment Ahead Of US FOMC Meeting Minutes

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pulled back from yesterday’s modest gains to close slightly lower on Wednesday, with weakness observed in more than half of the key index components, as investor sentiment remained uncertain ahead of the release of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes later tonight.

GDP Growth Across Asia-pacific Region Expected To Slow To 3.7 Pct This Year -- Moody's Analytics

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Gross domestic product (GDP) growth across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is expected to slow to 3.7 per cent in 2025 from an estimated 3.9 per cent in 2024 on trade tensions, policy shifts and uneven recoveries.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was slightly higher against the US dollar in early trade amid a higher US Dollar Index (DXY) coupled with gains in US Treasury bonds, said an analyst.

Brahim's Recovers Inflight Catering Business As Airlines Return Post-Covid

BANGI, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Inflight caterer Brahim's Holdings Bhd is gradually recovering its catering business as international airlines return post-pandemic, with several new carriers also seeking its expertise.

Ringgit Falls AS Investors Seek Safe Havens Ahead Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit slipped against the United States (US) dollar as investors flock to safe-haven assets with all eyes on the meeting between top diplomats from the US and Russia in Saudi Arabia to discuss the possibility of ending the war in Ukraine. 

APAC Set To Become World's Most Competitive Aviation Market, Outperforms 2019 Capacity - OAG

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is on track to solidify its position as the world’s most competitive aviation market in 2025, having surpassed 2019’s total capacity by 0.5 per cent in 2024, according to the latest analysis by travel data provider OAG.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End At Intraday High

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index pared its earlier losses to end at its intraday high on Tuesday, driven by late buying in heavyweights and in line with most regional markets.

Kao Corporation Responds To Shareholder Proposals Ahead Of AGM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Kao Corporation disclosed its opinion on Feb 14 regarding the shareholder proposals submitted by Oasis Japan Strategic Fund Ltd (Oasis) for the company’s 119th Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Scores Superior Credit Ratings - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “aa-” (Superior) of Japan’s The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Limited (DL), the wholly owned operating subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc (DLH).