Money & Finance
Global semiconductor equipment sales to hit record US$108.5bil this year
NATO planes to be sent to Romania to eye Russian activity
Congress votes to suspend Russia’s trade status, enact an oil ban
Coronavirus hammered Hong Kong’s economy worse than protests
Malaysia’s total trade up 8.6% to RM236bil in December 2022
MBSB Bank, Prec ink pact to drive cashless business transactions among...
EU eyes Russian officials, banks, industry for sanctions.
Asian markets surge as central banks signal support
Share prices in Asia got an unexpected boost following the commitment of the Bank of Japan and the U.S. Federal Reserve to help protect markets from the damaging impact of the coronavirus. The Asian markets reversed early losses as investors put their hopes on a harmonized global monetary policy response. BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda, in a rare […]
Russia’s invasion drives NATO rethink of Europe force stance.
South Korea faces economic difficulty as virus cases climb
From only 31 cases on February 18, South Korea has confirmed a sudden increase in its coronavirus cases that reached 833 as of Monday afternoon. The government over the weekend declared that the virus alert has been raised to its highest level and intensified quarantine measures to contain the virus spread. Aside from human infection, South […]
Biden bans Russian oil, warns of higher prices at US pumps.
Biden’s China ‘pivot’ complicated by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Ukraine war drives the US, EU deal to undercut Russian energy
Malaysia consumer sector expected to remain robust
IAEA sends staff to all Ukraine nuclear plants in safety bid
Standard Chartered Malaysia Launches SmartStocks
Bank exec barred by FED for involvement in Malaysian scandal
European banks allow delays in mortgage payments to soften coronavirus impact
President Trump boasts US’ investment boom in Ohio rally
Malaysia attracts RM123.3 billion worth of approved investments for Jan-June 2022...
India emerged as 5th world’s largest economy with $2.94 trillion GDP
Biden pledges new Ukraine aid warns Russia on chemical weapons.
Bursa Malaysia snaps losing streak, ringgit weakens to 4.5028
What to expect next as US-China trade deal gets inked
Asian shares rise ahead of Fed decision on rate hike
Global authorities warn of fraud and scam amid coronavirus pandemic
Zelenskyy evokes Holocaust as he appeals to Israel for aid.
Singapore core inflation cools while acceleration risks loom
Arizona Gov. Ducey hails Taiwan semiconductor investment
Asian stock markets mixed ahead of latest US jobs reading
European inflation soars to a record 7.5% on fuel, food costs.
Three nations to be largest sovereign sukuk issuers
Greenhouse gas emissions rose in Rhode Island.
US and China vowed to resolve economic disputes through comprehensive dialogue
Founder of India’s Yes Bank faces money laundering charges
US-Iran tensions put world market on edge
Boris Johnson: Russian win would bring ‘age of intimidation’
S&P downgrade indicates Russia headed for historic default
Philippines’ Central bank warns of fake banknote designs circulating on social...
The Central Bank of the Philippines, or “Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas” (BSP) in Filipino translation, warned the public against fake designs of banknotes that were recently posted on social media. BSP released an advisory on January 23 saying that the postings were made by an existing Facebook account with the user name “Bangko Sentral ng […]
Hong Kong’s financial sector unmoved by protests
Russian space chief: Sanctions could imperil space station.
US accuses Russia of endangering nuclear arms control treaty
TM, ZTE Malaysia team up to build hybrid cloud 5G core...
Poland to end Russian oil imports; Germany warns on gas.
KLCI falls as investors take profit, ringgit at 4.4760
Japan and South Korea to continue discussions over export controls
New China-Laos-Thailand train builds efficiency for China and Asean trade
Malaysia attracts RM264.6bil approved investments in 2022, 2nd largest ever recorded:...
Malaysia not going into recession, growth set to continue in 2023:...
Oil price plunges as Saudi Arabia retaliates with Russia
Malaysia’s palm oil stocks slide 6.56% in Feb
Vietnam lures US$3.1 billion in FDI in first two months of...
World Bank official says war-driven oil price hikes to slash growth...
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific flags up to US$893.77 million loss in...
Hong Kong once again ranked as world’s freest economy
Malaysia exports rise 9.8% to RM204.99bil in Feb
Franchise sales to increase to RM23bil by 2025
Malaysia maintains stock trading amid coronavirus lockdown
South Korea chip inventory climbs the fastest in 27 years
Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine
The US hits Russia with ‘war crimes’ sanctions, Europe following.
Australia’s bushfires hit businesses leading to more than $2 billion economic...
Singapore bank stocks hit by Credit Suisse crisis
US seeks tighter UN sanctions after N. Korea missile test
US forces returning to Philippines to counter China threats
Ukraine war imperils wheat, but farmers are in no rush to...
IMF, World bank express readiness to lend amid virus crisis
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have already developed contingency plans to be able to provide funding to the global fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). IMF spokesman Gerry Rice said that the institutions are willing to lend capital should any state government requests for assistance. “We have various financial instruments that could […]
Russians shift focus from Kyiv, scaling back goals in war?
Three Malaysian execs face money laundering charges
Biden will travel to Europe for Ukraine talks: White House
Asia stocks extend losses as Ukraine war, China’s Covid-19 surge hit...
Biden waiving the ethanol rule in a bid to lower gasoline...
Apple won’t hit revenue forecasts due to coronavirus
Malaysian fugitive Jho Low spotted in virus-hit Wuhan
The fugitive Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho, commonly known as Jho Low, was recently spotted in the coronavirus-center Chinese city according to Malaysian authorities. “Previously, we did receive intelligence that he was active in Wuhan,” said Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador. Low is wanted for his huge role in a massive graft scandal, siphoning […]
Money trader Travelex down after getting victimized by cyberattack
Budget 2023 will be among the focus for the 15th Malaysian...
Oil prices climb after Opec+ keeps output cut targets, China eases...
Brunei gets top ranking for business regulation from top international economic...
BREAKING NEWS: High-Level Leak Exposes Alleged Corporate Scandal Involving MAA Group...
Malaysia Banks to be held up by resilient earnings
EU faces big subsidy rift before facing US
US banks warn of recession amid rising inflation
EcoWorld in end-financing tie-up with Public Bank
International trade rises as commerce ministry lays out 2023 plans
New Russian offensive underway in Ukraine, says NATO
Global stock markets stumble as coronavirus pandemic spreads
Boris Johnson: Russian win would bring ‘age of intimidation’
Council of Europe expels Russia from human rights body.
Landmark Verdict: Vietnam Tycoon Truong My Lan Sentenced to Death in...
Putin wants ‘unfriendly countries’ to pay rubles for gas.
EU approves new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war
UK inflation hits a 30-year high of 6.2% as Sunak readies...
Prices of crude oil soar after Iran’s missile attacks on US...
Asia-Pacific leaders condemn war, renew calls for open trade
Malaysia end-August palm oil stocks hit 2 million tonnes for first...
Volcano eruption won’t hit Philippines GDP, says Economist
EU to mobilise RM47bil for Asean investments
RHB Bank on course to meet KPI targets
Tesla’s market value surpassed Ford’s and General Motors’
Global stock markets slip on Christmas Eve
EU officials visit Kyiv as Russia strikes civilian target
WTO warns of ‘real’ recession risk in some major economies
Global markets rise as US nears trillion-dollars’ worth stimulus package
Malaysia unlikely to go into recession due to economic diversification
China’s new coronavirus hits global markets
WHO says 99% of the world’s population breathes poor-quality air.
Maybank to facilitate the trading of shariah-compliant securities on Bursa under...
Retail loan growth likely to remain strong
Japanese couple who operated an educational institution sentenced to prison for...
Yasunori Kagoike, the former head of a Japanese institution named Moritomo Gakuen, and his wife, Junko, were found guilty of defrauding the central and local governments. The couple had been indicted for receiving public subsidies worth ¥56.4 million from the national government for the construction of an elementary school in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture between 2016 […]
Better Internet connectivity for Sarawak with a new submarine cable to...
ECB hawks press case for more rate hikes to fight inflation
Malaysians brace for economic and social impacts of lockdown
Philippines’ credit rating gets upgrade due to “strong economy”
Asia stocks edge up despite global growth worries.
Oil prices ease on symbolic OPEC+ output cut
American bosses, firms pledge overwhelming amounts for coronavirus relief efforts
War censorship exposes Putin’s leaky internet controls
Economists: Global market is already in recession due to coronavirus pandemic
Australia pledges additional $80 billion coronavirus stimulus to rescue jobs
Lithuania cuts off Russian gas imports and urges the EU to...
SpaceX launches 3 visitors to the space station for $55M each
China investment will boost green economy in Malaysia, says biz leader
Malaysian economy relatively resilient in 2023, says ICAEW
The US, EU sign data transfer deal to ease privacy concerns
High energy costs trigger unrest in parts of Europe.
China’s Ant Financial applies for banking license in Singapore, joining Grab...
Germany, Japan seek economic cooperation
Guyana OKs Exxon’s $10B Yellowtail offshore oil project.
Bank Negara raises OPR by 25bps to 2.5%, as expected
UN chief: Don’t let Russia crisis fuel climate destruction.
Filipinos struggle amid coronavirus quarantine
China to destroy banknotes from coronavirus-hit areas
UN worries about unemployment of 470M people worldwide
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Financial seeks bankruptcy protection as banking turmoil...
Indonesian bank trims rates to head off coronavirus impact
The central bank of Indonesia has cut its interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.75% to prevent the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak that hammers the country’s travel, tourism and trade industries. Although Indonesia has not reported any confirmed case of the deadly virus, officials are worried about the fallout from the epidemic. The closure […]
EU slams ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine but new sanctions unlikely
UK regulator revokes license of Russia-backed broadcaster RT.
Germany seeks to boost renewable energy and cut Russian imports.
Indonesia hikes fuel prices by 30%, cuts energy subsidies
Indonesia’s Asean presidency to focus on economic growth, says senior minister...
Sarawak targets revenue of RM11bil by 2023
Hope fading as deaths in Turkey, Syria earthquake surpasses 15,000
Bursa Malaysia announces 21 additions to F4GBM index constituents
Ambank Aids SMEs Via Strategic Partnership With PUMM
Chile ratifies CPTPP, a big opportunity for Malaysian businesses: Tengku Zafrul
Europe agrees to ban Russian coal but struggles with oil, gas
SK Hynix to invest US$11bil in new South Korea chip plant
EV-related stocks advance after Tesla gets approval to import electric vehicles...
PETRONAS inks MoU with Philippines’ Phoenix Petroleum
IMF set to provide $2.9 billion to help crisis-hit Sri Lanka
UK’s Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks hit due to customers’ wage delays
Intel unveils $88B chipmaking expansion plan for Europe
Google offers $340 million in Ads credits to help small businesses
UK financial system threatened by climate change
The U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine invasion.
Telemedicine owners charged in million dollars’ worth fraud scheme
Taiwan fears impact of US chip restrictions
Philippines stocks plunge deepest since 2016 due to coronavirus
The Philippines has recorded its deepest fall in shares as growing concerns over coronavirus hit Asian and global markets. Based on reports, the Philippine Stock Exchange Index plunged 4.3 % on Wednesday trading, tumbling the most since January 2016. The Bankers’ Association of the Philippines also said that the peso succumbed to the dollar, finishing […]