Malaysia
Starbucks Malaysia struggles amid ongoing anti-Israel boycott
[MALAYSIA] Starbucks Malaysia has faced significant financial challenges in recent years, largely due to the persistence of anti-Israel boycotts, which have severely impacted...
Bargain hunting opportunities on Bursa Malaysia
[MALAYSIA] The Malaysian stock market has witnessed a series of ups and downs in recent months, leaving many investors questioning the right moment...
Ringgit strengthens amid US Dollar weakness and market caution
[MALAYSIA] The Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) has recently shown strength against the US dollar (USD), experiencing notable gains as concerns over the US economy...
Tesla is facing boycott in Malaysia due to Musk's backing for the Gaza proposal
[MALAYSIA] Tesla, the electric vehicle (EV) giant, is facing a wave of backlash in Malaysia, a country with a strong pro-Palestinian sentiment, over...
Bursa continues its downward trajectory due to US tariff worries
[MALAYSIA] The Malaysian stock market, particularly Bursa Malaysia, has recently been caught in a persistent downtrend. As global economic concerns continue to weigh...
Malaysia's fiscal deficit reduction plan on track
[MALAYSIA] In 2025, Malaysia's government has made significant strides toward fiscal responsibility, making substantial headway in its plan to reduce the national fiscal...
Local institutions support Bursa Malaysia amid market caution
[MALAYSIA] Bursa Malaysia, Malaysia’s premier stock exchange, has been experiencing a delicate balance in the first quarter of 2025. Amid the backdrop of...
Bursa Malaysia slides ahead of earnings season
[MALAYSIA] Bursa Malaysia, the country's key stock market, has experienced a notable slide as it heads into the next corporate earnings season. On...
Investors support HSBC’s strategic retrenchment plans
[ASIA] In recent months, global banking giant HSBC has taken significant steps to streamline its operations, cutting back on non-core businesses and focusing...
Malaysia set to benefit from tariff-driven trade shifts
[MALAYSIA] In recent years, global trade patterns have experienced considerable shifts due to a variety of factors, ranging from changing geopolitical landscapes to...
Ringgit strengthens against US Dollar on strong 4Q24 GDP growth
[MALAYSIA] The Malaysian ringgit has seen a notable boost against the US dollar following the release of stronger-than-expected GDP growth for Malaysia in...
Why Malaysia's recent social media licenses are unsettling
[MALAYSIA] In recent years, Malaysia has witnessed significant developments in its digital landscape. However, a new regulation—social media licences—has raised alarms among citizens,...
Ringgit strengthens against US Dollar and ASEAN currencies ahead of GDP data
[MALAYSIA] The Malaysian ringgit has gained ground against the US dollar and other ASEAN currencies as it opens higher in the early hours...
Maybank expected to increase quarterly dividend
[MALAYSIA] Maybank, one of Malaysia's largest financial institutions, is poised to increase its quarterly dividend payout. As investors look to assess the bank's...
EPF denied any wrongdoing in MAHB share transactions
[MALAYSIA] The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) of Malaysia has recently come under scrutiny following allegations of misconduct in its dealings with shares of...
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